Our Team

International VAT expertise. Built into a platform.

We combine deep tax law knowledge with modern software engineering to make foreign VAT recovery effortless for businesses of any size.

Our Niche

Our Specialization

The Problem We Solve

Claiming foreign VAT refunds is complex, jurisdiction-specific, and time-consuming. Most businesses leave significant amounts unclaimed every year — not because they're ineligible, but because the process is too burdensome.

Our Approach

We built VATGenius to eliminate that burden entirely. By combining international tax expertise with purpose-built automation, we handle everything from invoice validation to final filing — across 40+ countries.

Our Commitment

We improve your cash position through successful VAT recovery and efficient compliance management. Our technology bridges complex tax regulation and the agility modern businesses expect.

People

The People Behind VATGenius

Dr. Philipp Tranacher

Dr. Philipp Tranacher

Tax & Legal

Certified Public Accountant, Tax Advisor, and Attorney with a PhD and 15+ years of experience in international tax law and FinTech regulation.

Nils Löwe

Nils Löwe

IT & Product

M.Sc. in Computer & Electrical Engineering. 10+ years of experience building digital tax and financial automation solutions.

Dr. Juliane Tranacher

Dr. Juliane Tranacher

Marketing & Sales

PhD with 15 years of experience in marketing and communications across financial services and real estate — specializing in FinTech and compliance products.

Values

What We Stand For

Precision

Maximum accuracy. Minimum audit risk.

We apply the highest standards of accuracy to every claim, filing, and compliance process. Our workflows are designed to handle complex multi-jurisdictional tax data precisely — maximizing recoverable amounts while eliminating errors.

Digital First

Complex VAT processes — turned into a seamless API workflow.

Manual, paper-heavy VAT procedures become fully automated digital workflows through our API infrastructure. The result: faster processing, lower operational overhead, and a system that scales with your business.

Customer Focus

Built to serve your business, not the other way around.

VATGenius is designed to be immediately useful — without a steep learning curve. We adapt to your systems and processes, not the other way around. Your success in VAT recovery is the only metric we optimize for.

Transparency

No black boxes. Full visibility at every step.

Every refund, every filing, every tax authority interaction is visible in real time. Our fees and processes are communicated clearly from day one — so you always know where you stand.

Let Our Team Handle Your VAT Recovery