Introduction

Introduction to ShipVAT

ShipVAT is a developer-first API that provides accurate, up-to-date tax rates and nexus thresholds from official government sources.

What is ShipVAT?

ShipVAT provides:

• Tax Rates: VAT, GST, HST, PST, QST, and Sales Tax rates
• Nexus Thresholds: Economic nexus rules for remote sellers
• Decision API: Determine if you must collect tax
• Historical Data: Query rates for any past date

Why ShipVAT?

1. Official Sources: All data comes from government sources (EU TEDB, IRS, CRA, ATO)
2. Always Current: Automated updates within 24-48 hours of changes
3. Full Provenance: Every rate includes source, timestamp, and effective dates
4. Developer-Friendly: Clean REST API with comprehensive documentation