Practical insights on VAT/GST compliance, cross-border tax rules, and automating indirect tax for modern businesses.
The reverse charge mechanism shifts VAT liability from the supplier to the buyer in cross-border B2B transactions, but the rules vary by jurisdiction and transaction type. This guide breaks down how it works, when it applies, and what your ERP needs to handle it correctly.
Read more →Selling SaaS into the EU triggers VAT obligations that many software companies overlook until it is too late. Learn the registration thresholds, rate determination rules, and compliance strategies that keep your business on the right side of EU tax authorities.
Read more →For digital services, VAT is generally due where the customer is located, not where the supplier is based. Understanding these place of supply rules is critical for determining which country's VAT rate applies and whether you need to register there.
Read more →Whether your customer is a business or a consumer fundamentally changes how VAT applies to a cross-border transaction. From reverse charges to registration thresholds, this article maps out the diverging rules and how to classify transactions correctly.
Read more →The EU OSS scheme lets businesses file a single VAT return to cover B2C sales across all 27 member states, eliminating the need for multiple registrations. Here is how the scheme works, who qualifies, and what it means for your reporting workflows.
Read more →Over 60 countries now require foreign SaaS companies to collect VAT/GST on B2C sales. This guide covers registration thresholds, rates, and filing requirements in the EU, UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, India, and more — with a practical framework for prioritizing compliance.
Read more →The EU's ViDA package brings mandatory e-invoicing for cross-border B2B, deemed-supplier rules for accommodation and transport platforms, and a single VAT registration framework. Here's the three-pillar breakdown and the 2027-2035 implementation timeline.
Read more →Estonia, Romania, Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil, Nigeria — dozens of countries changed VAT/GST rates or introduced new digital services tax rules in 2025-2026. A comprehensive tracker with effective dates, rates, and what it means for your tax engine.
Read more →Should you use a Merchant of Record like Paddle or FastSpring, or register for VAT and remit it yourself? A detailed comparison of costs, control, and compliance trade-offs for SaaS companies selling B2C internationally.
Read more →VAT number validation is a substantive requirement for the reverse charge and zero-rating. This guide covers the VIES REST API with Python and JavaScript code examples, common pitfalls, and best practices for reliable validation.
Read more →Stripe is a payment processor, not a Merchant of Record. Stripe Tax calculates tax amounts, but it does not register you for VAT, file returns, or remit tax. Here is exactly what Stripe handles and what you still need to do yourself.
Read more →E-invoicing is becoming mandatory worldwide. This tracker covers mandates and timelines for Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, India, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, and more — plus the key standards you need to support.
Read more →An honest comparison of the leading tax automation solutions. Covers approach, coverage, pricing, implementation time, and best-fit use cases for each platform — including where DeterminedAI's AI-powered determination stands out.
Read more →A comprehensive reference guide to the key terms used in cross-border VAT/GST compliance. From reverse charge and place of supply to ViDA and IOSS, each definition focuses on practical meaning for digital businesses.
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