Giltiq MCP Server
Validates EU VAT IDs using VIES and Germany's BZSt with automatic failover and legally binding qualified confirmations per §18e UStG, ensuring reliability even when VIES is down.
README
@giltiq/mcp
MCP server for EU VAT validation with multi-source reliability (VIES + Germany's BZSt), automatic failover, and legally binding qualified confirmations per §18e UStG. Works when VIES is down. No other MCP server provides this.
Install
npx @giltiq/mcp
Configure
Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"giltiq": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@giltiq/mcp"],
"env": {
"GILTIQ_API_KEY": "gq_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"giltiq": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@giltiq/mcp"],
"env": {
"GILTIQ_API_KEY": "gq_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Windsurf
Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"giltiq": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@giltiq/mcp"],
"env": {
"GILTIQ_API_KEY": "gq_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
No API key? The server works without one in anonymous mode (10 free validations, VIES only). Set
GILTIQ_API_KEYto unlock 100 calls/month, qualified confirmations, and usage tracking.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
validate_vat_id |
Validate an EU VAT ID against VIES + BZSt with automatic failover and cached fallback. Returns company data and source freshness. |
qualified_confirmation |
Request a legally binding BZSt qualified confirmation per §18e UStG for audit-proof cross-border VAT exemption. Returns match results and a receipt_id for audit retrieval. |
get_qualified_confirmation |
Retrieve a past qualified confirmation receipt by receipt_id. Use for §18e UStG audit evidence. |
list_qualified_confirmations |
List qualified confirmation receipts you've issued, newest first. Filter by target_vat_id to find past audits of a specific customer. |
check_api_status |
Check real-time availability and latency of VIES and BZSt upstream sources. |
get_usage |
Get current API usage: calls used, monthly limit, tier, and reset date. |
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
GILTIQ_API_KEY |
No | API key for authenticated access. Without it, runs in anonymous mode (10 lifetime calls). Get one free at giltiq.de. |
GILTIQ_API_URL |
No | Override the API base URL (default: https://api.giltiq.de). |
Links
License
MIT
Powered by Giltiq — the only VAT validation API with legally binding German tax compliance.
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