Yes. WPBay collects value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), and other applicable sales taxes on digital product sales, where required by law. This applies primarily to purchases made by customers located in regions that enforce tax regulations on electronically supplied services, including but not limited to the European Union, the United Kingdom, and certain U.S. states.
The appropriate tax is automatically calculated during checkout based on the buyer’s billing address and applicable tax rules for their region. If a valid VAT ID or business exemption certificate is provided during checkout (where supported), the tax amount may be adjusted or removed in accordance with local regulations.
All tax collected by WPBay is remitted directly to the relevant tax authorities. Sellers do not need to calculate, collect, or remit VAT or sales tax on their own for sales made through WPBay. The price you set for your product is considered the pre-tax amount, and WPBay will add and collect the appropriate tax at checkout.
Each customer receives a tax-compliant invoice that reflects the tax charged, if any. These invoices are automatically generated and available in the customer’s account.
Sellers receive earnings net of taxes and platform fees. Detailed reporting is available in the WPBay vendor dashboard for accounting and tax purposes. WPBay does not withhold income tax or file tax returns on behalf of sellers, who remain responsible for reporting their earnings in accordance with local tax laws.
Tax by Country or Region
| Region | Tax Type and Rate* | Tax number collected | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | GST 10% | ABN | GST applies to all customers (businesses and consumers) in accordance with Australian tax laws. |
Canada | GST/QST/HST (varies by province) | GST/HST Number, QST Number | Variable taxes. |
| European Union | VAT (varies by country) | VAT Number | VAT applies based on your billing country. If you’re VAT-registered and provide a valid VAT number, VAT will not apply to your purchase. |
| India | GST 18% | GST Number | GST applies to private individuals (non-registered recipients). If you’re a business customer and provide a valid GSTIN, GST will not apply to your purchase. |
| Mexico | VAT 16% | Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC) | VAT applies to all customers (businesses and consumers).If an RFC is not provided, a default RFC (‘XAXX010101000’) will appear on your invoice. |
| Norway | VAT 25% | MVA (Organization Number) | VAT applies to private consumers. If you’re a business customer and provide a valid MVA number, VAT will not apply to your purchase. |
| Republic of Korea | VAT 10% | VAT Number | VAT applies to private consumers. If you’re a business customer and provide a valid VAT number, VAT will not apply to your purchase. |
| Russia | VAT 20% | N/A | VAT applies to all customers (businesses and consumers) in accordance with Russian tax laws. |
| Singapore | GST 9% | GST Registration Number | GST applies to private consumers. If you’re a business customer and provide a valid GST registration number, GST will not apply to your purchase. |
| South Africa | VAT 15% | VAT Number | VAT applies to all customers (businesses and consumers) in accordance with South African tax laws. |
| Türkiye | VAT 20% | Tax Registration Number (TRN) | VAT applies to private consumers.If you’re a business customer and provide a valid TRN, VAT will not apply to your purchase. |
| United Kingdom | VAT 20% | VAT number | VAT applies to private consumers. If you’re a business customer and provide a valid VAT number, VAT will not apply to your purchase. |
*Please note that tax rates are indicative and may change without prior notice.
For additional information or tax documentation, sellers and buyers may contact WPBay support.