VATNode Connector for AI agents.

Q: How do I find my VATNode API Key?

Log in to your VATNode dashboard, and you will find your API Key on the main home page. Copy and paste it below.

6 live capabilities

Verify international VAT numbers and audit company registration data.

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Why people use VATNode

VATNode Tax Compliance: Stop Digging Through Government Portals

With VATNode, you just tell your agent to check the list. It handles the requests and gives you a clean summary of the company's status and the correct rates. You get the data you need without the manual hunt.

What Vinkius changes

You get verified tax data without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Verifying a French client's tax ID

An accountant asks their agent to check if a French VAT number is active.
Real-world use case 02

Auditing a list of 100 vendors

A finance manager wants to verify a batch of international vendors.
Real-world use case 03

Comparing VAT rates for expansion

An operations lead wants to know the tax landscape in 10 different countries.

Complete set · 6capabilities

The complete VATNode capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with VATNode.

Capability set01 / 02

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through VATNode.

01 Capability
Get company by vat
Get the name and address of a company using their VAT number. This helps you verify business identities quickly.
02 Capability
Get country tax info
Pull extra tax details for a specific country. Use this to see more than just the standard rate.
03 Capability
Get api usage
Check how much of your VATNode quota you've used. This helps you keep an eye on your research volume.

Capability set02 / 02

04—06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through VATNode.

04 Capability
Get country vat rates
Find the current standard and reduced VAT rates for a single country. It's perfect for checking specific regional taxes.
05 Capability
List all vat rates
Get a full list of VAT rates for all supported countries. This gives you a broad view of global tax systems.
06 Capability
Validate vat number
Check if a VAT number is valid and get the company metadata at the same time. It's the fastest way to verify a business.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask VATNode to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use VATNode from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVgCaYN6IqoFGb8gbWGWGQwKFiAb9VZIzTfpWWVP/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it VATNode, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable VATNode for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVgCaYN6IqoFGb8gbWGWGQwKFiAb9VZIzTfpWWVP/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the VATNode URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable VATNode in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vatnode": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVgCaYN6IqoFGb8gbWGWGQwKFiAb9VZIzTfpWWVP/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using VATNode

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using VATNode, help me...". 6 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vatnode": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVgCaYN6IqoFGb8gbWGWGQwKFiAb9VZIzTfpWWVP/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using VATNode

Ask Copilot: "Using VATNode, help me...". 6 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vatnode": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVgCaYN6IqoFGb8gbWGWGQwKFiAb9VZIzTfpWWVP/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using VATNode

Open Cascade and ask: "Using VATNode, help me...". 6 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vatnode": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVgCaYN6IqoFGb8gbWGWGQwKFiAb9VZIzTfpWWVP/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using VATNode

Ask Cline: "Using VATNode, help me...". 6 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add vatnode --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rVgCaYN6IqoFGb8gbWGWGQwKFiAb9VZIzTfpWWVP/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using VATNode

Ask Claude: "Using VATNode, show me...". 6 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work VATNode can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for finance professionals who are tired of manual data entry. It's for anyone who handles international business and needs to know if a company's tax ID is actually legit.

Finance Manager

Verifies the tax status of new international vendors during the onboarding process.

Accounting Team Member

Checks VAT numbers on incoming invoices to ensure correct tax application.

Due Diligence Lead

Audits corporate registration data for companies during a merger or acquisition.

Operations Lead

Automates the collection of global tax rates for a multi-region logistics plan.

When one Connector is not enough

Combine VATNode with the systems that finish the task.

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Connectors for EU Legal Billing and VAT

Matters billed, VAT rates validated by jurisdiction, tax-compliant invoice built , EU law firms bill correctly without the spreadsheet gymnastics

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 3 capabilities

isvat

Validate European VAT numbers. audit tax IDs via AI.

View Connector

02 1 capability

VAT Tax Validator

Ensure B2B compliance instantly. Validate European VAT numbers and global Tax IDs using strict local mathematical algorithms.

View Connector

03 4 capabilities

Vatlayer

Validate EU VAT numbers and retrieve real-time VAT rates for EU member states to ensure global tax compliance.

View Connector

04 4 capabilities

Avalara AvaTax

Manage sales tax. audit transactions, addresses, and codes via AI.

View Connector

05 10 capabilities

Avalara (AvaTax)

Automate tax calculation and compliance with Avalara AvaTax. calculate rates and resolve addresses via AI.

View Connector

06 10 capabilities

Quaderno

Bring automated tax compliance and invoicing directly into your AI workflow. calculate global taxes, issue invoices, and manage CRM contacts in seconds.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep VATNode connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about VATNode.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can VATNode verify international VAT numbers?

Yes, VATNode supports global tax intelligence. It can verify numbers and pull company details for many different countries in one go.

Does VATNode provide company names and addresses?

Yes, when you verify a VAT number, it retrieves the official company metadata, including the registered name and address.

Can I use VATNode for tax auditing?

Absolutely. You can use it to quickly verify a list of business IDs and pull current tax rates to ensure your records are compliant.

Does VATNode work for US sales tax?

No, VATNode is specifically for VAT numbers and global tax rates. For US sales tax, you would need a capability dedicated to that specific tax system.

Can I see all global VAT rates at once?

Yes, you can ask your agent to list all supported countries, and it will provide a comprehensive view of the current rates.

How do I keep track of my API usage with VATNode?

You can ask your agent to check your account metadata at any time to see your current usage statistics and remaining volume.

How do I find my VATNode API Key?

Can the agent validate European VAT numbers?

Yes. VATNode supports validation for VAT numbers across the European Union and several other jurisdictions globally using official VIES data.

Is tax rate information provided?

Yes. The get_country_vat_rates capability provides current standard and reduced VAT rates, helping you audit tax obligations for different regions.

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Give your agent a direct line to VATNode.

Connect VATNode once. Keep it beside 5,900+ managed Connectors when the next task needs more.

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VATNode Tax Compliance: Stop Digging Through Government Portals

You get verified tax data without leaving your chat interface.

Verifying a French client's tax ID

Auditing a list of 100 vendors

Comparing VAT rates for expansion

Get company by vat

Get country tax info

Get api usage

Get country vat rates

List all vat rates

Validate vat number

Open Connectors

Add the URL

Turn it on in chat

Open MCP settings

Add the URL

Save and start

Open MCP Settings

Add the server config

Save the file

Start using VATNode

Create MCP config

Add the server config

Enable Agent mode

Start using VATNode

Open MCP Settings

Add the server

Save and reload

Start using VATNode

Open Cline MCP Settings

Add remote server

Enable the server

Start using VATNode

Install Claude Code

Add the Connector

Verify the connection

Start using VATNode

Finance Manager

Accounting Team Member

Due Diligence Lead

Operations Lead

Connectors for EU Legal Billing and VAT

isvat

VAT Tax Validator

Vatlayer

Avalara AvaTax

Avalara (AvaTax)

Quaderno

Give your agent a direct line to VATNode.