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We handle the rules, regulations, and updates for global taxation so you can focus on building great software.
FastSpring automatically identifies the location of your customers and applies the appropriate tax rate to make sure the checkout process is streamlined and transparent.
At each step of the transaction, there are tax filings that must be made properly and promptly. Avoid the hassle of collecting and remitting taxes when you partner with FastSpring.
FastSpring collects Goods and Services Tax (GST) for sales of digital products and subscriptions made to customers in India and New Zealand.
FastSpring manages the complete VAT compliance process, including:
As of October 1, 2015, Japan’s Consumption Tax Act took effect for all non-resident or off-shore sellers of digital products and services to consumers in Japan. FastSpring complies with this regulation by charging, collecting, and remitting the new 10% consumption tax.
As a Merchant of Record, FastSpring acts as the entity that is authorized and held liable by global financial institutions to process consumer’s credit card and debit transactions. FastSpring is also responsible for tax calculation, collection, and remittance.
What is the supreme court’s Wayfair ruling?
The supreme court recently ruled that internet retailers can be required to collect sales taxes in states despite having no physical presence. That means companies are responsible for managing the various sales taxes collected in 46 different states. Learn more about the Wayfair ruling.
What if a customer is tax-exempt?
FastSpring supports tax-exempt purchases for customers around the world. Customers that are exempt from paying VAT or GST can prevent taxes from being collected on their order by providing their valid VAT or GST ID at the time of purchase.
How are FastSpring’s built-in global sales tax solutions different?
The FastSpring platform automatically calculates, collects, and remits taxes in accordance with all global tax laws so you can focus on building great software.
"We chose FastSpring because it provides an easy, localized purchasing experience for every customer, everywhere. FastSpring handles all the details—we don't even have to think about it."
Get a free account and see why FastSpring is the merchant of record partner of choice for SaaS and software companies around the world. We'll manage your checkout, VAT, sales tax, compliance, and more, freeing you to do what you do best—building great software.
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