SaaS platform automating VAT compliance for EU SMEs through AI-driven regulatory updates, blockchain audit trails, and ERP integrations. Targets businesses navigating 2024 e-invoicing mandates with real-time tax calculation and multilingual reporting.
ReguLedger addresses the €137B annual VAT gap in EU markets through an automated compliance engine. By combining machine learning with blockchain verification, the platform helps SMEs avoid 12-15% operational overhead from manual tax processes while preparing for mandatory e-invoicing regulations across 27 member states through 2024-2027 rollouts.
Core Functionality
- Dynamic VAT calculation across 27 EU jurisdictions
- Self-learning regulatory API monitoring 80+ tax law sources
- Hyperledger-powered immutable audit trails
- Pre-built QuickBooks/Xero/Netsuite connectors
- AI-generated compliance risk scores
Target User Segment
Primarily serves 5.7M EU SMEs with cross-border transactions, particularly:
- €1M-50M revenue manufacturers
- Omnichannel retailers
- Accounting firms managing 50+ clients
Recommended Tech Stack
- Python/Django backend with Celery workers
- React.js dashboard with real-time data viz
- PostgreSQL + Redis caching layer
- TensorFlow NLP models for document parsing
- AWS ECS clusters with GDPR-compliant storage
MVP Development Costs
650-750 engineering hours (€65k-75k) covering:
- 200h compliance engine
- 150h ERP integrations
- 120h AI training
- 100h audit systems
SWOT Analysis
Strengths: Patent-pending regulation tracking algorithm
Weaknesses: Requires continuous legal oversight
Opportunities: EU’s 2024 e-invoicing mandate
Threats: TaxJar’s planned EU expansion
Customer Acquisition Strategy
- ERP partner co-selling (40% conversions)
- LinkedIn ABM at €50/lead
- Free compliance webinars with tax authorities
- Developer grants for API ecosystem
Monetization Model
Tiered SaaS pricing (€99-€499/mo) with:
- Break-even at 800 subscribers
- CTO + 2 devs + tax expert team
- 25% gross margins scaling to 40% at 5k users
Market Positioning
Differentiates through pre-emptive compliance alerts vs reactive tools. Targets DACH region first (€2.1B SME market) with API-first approach against enterprise-focused Sovos.
