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vat-utils

vat-utils v0.3.1 88.7K downloads/30d#13,708 on PyPI
License unclear DORMANT released

What it is and what it does

vat-utils is a Python library for VAT-related utilities, built on top of jsonpointer and boto3. It appears designed to handle VAT calculations or data operations, with AWS integration for cloud-based workflows. The package supports Python 3.6 through 3.11.

The package has been dormant since its last release on 2023-10-10, with no recent activity visible. While it installs with low friction as a pure Python wheel, the lack of maintenance means compatibility with newer Python versions or dependencies is uncertain. The license status is undocumented, creating potential legal ambiguity for commercial use.

Use it for:

  • Calculate or validate VAT amounts in e-commerce or invoicing systems that integrate with AWS infrastructure.
  • Process VAT-related data stored in or retrieved from AWS services using boto3.
  • Manipulate JSON structures containing VAT information using jsonpointer-based utilities.
  • Legacy systems that have relied on this package and need to continue running on supported Python versions.

Worth the install?

AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying

Provides Python utilities for VAT (Value Added Tax) calculations and operations, with integration for AWS services via boto3 and JSON pointer support.

No, not without caution. The package is dormant since 2023-10-10, has an undocumented license, and lacks clear documentation of what it actually does. Install only if you are maintaining existing code that depends on it, and only after verifying the license and testing compatibility with your Python version and dependencies.

Install

vat-utils on PyPI

pip

pip install vat-utils

uv

uv add vat-utils

poetry

poetry add vat-utils

Installing vat-utils

Before you install

Low install friction with a pure Python wheel. However, the package is dormant—last release was over a year ago—which raises questions about ongoing maintenance and compatibility with current Python ecosystems.

License in practice

License treatment is unclear; no SPDX identifier or raw license text is available in the package metadata. Verify the actual license before use in proprietary or commercial projects.

Quickstart

pip install vat-utils

import vat_utils
# Exact usage depends on available functions; consult package documentation

Requires Python >=3.6,<4.0. License status is unclear and should be verified before production use.

Verify before relying

  • What specific VAT calculations or operations does the package perform?
  • How does boto3 integration work—does it fetch VAT rates from AWS or store results there?
  • Is the package actively maintained despite dormant status, or should users expect compatibility issues?
  • What is the actual license of this package?

Package facts

License not declared (unclear)
Python support supports the current Python release (>=3.6,<4.0)
Install friction low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies 2 — jsonpointer, boto3
Maintenance dormant — 1,039 days since the last release
First released
Downloads 88,735/month — #13,708 on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-14)
Known vulnerabilities none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14)

Evidence: vat_utils-0.3.1-py3-none-any.whl

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Tags

VAT calculation pythonvalue added tax utilitiesVAT handling librarytax computation toolsAWS VAT integrationJSON pointer utilitiestax processing python
tax-utilitiesdormant-maintenance

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