Frequently Asked Questions About Sales Taxes
Will US customers be charged sales taxes?
Yes, US customers are subject to state and local sales taxes. Your postal code (mentioned in your billing address) will decide the applicable state and local tax rates.
Note: Sales tax charges will be included as a line item on your billing statement or invoice.
AfterShip is currently registered to collect sales taxes or other transaction-related taxes in:
Can I apply for a tax exemption?
To get a tax exemption, follow these steps:
501(c)(3) status from the IRS is not sufficient proof for state or city sales tax exemption.
Add AfterShip's full name and address to your tax-exempt certificate like this:
Send your current and signed tax exemption certificate to this email address: invoice@aftership.com
Does AfterShip charge VAT as well?
AfterShip is registered for VAT or VAT equivalent in the following countries and regions:
EU VAT (EU-Countries are listed below)
United Kingdom VAT
Australia GST
Canada GST
For the customers who have the billing addresses in EU region/UK/Australia and Canada WITH a local VAT / GST account number, AfterShip does not charge VAT or equivalent amount, as B2B transactions are not subject to VAT / GST. AfterShip would simply collect the tax information from the customers. Such tax information may include legal entity name, billing address, and VAT number.
For the customers who have the billing addresses in the EU region/UK/Australia and Canada WITHOUT a local VAT / GST account number, AfterShip’s sales will be deemed as B2C which is subject to VAT / GST. In this case, AfterShip will comply with local law to collect and remit the VAT / GST to the tax authorities.
AfterShip will issue GST-compliant tax invoices for all its services if required. You just need to give us an email address to let us share tax invoices with you.
Will AfterShip charge sales tax to its Singaporean customers?
Yes, Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be added to your invoice if your billing address is in Singapore.
ICYDK: AfterShip Singapore was launched on 1st January 2022.
AfterShip will issue GST-compliant tax invoices for all its services if required. You just need to give us an email address to let us share tax invoices with you.
If you want the tax invoices to be sent to multiple recipients, kindly share a distribution email list.
If you are registered for Singapore GST, you may be entitled to recover the GST paid on services provided by AfterShip Singapore through the tax return filing process. You can get more information regarding GST recovery on the IRAS official page (GST-registered businesses).
Yes, US customers are subject to state and local sales taxes. Your postal code (mentioned in your billing address) will decide the applicable state and local tax rates.
Note: Sales tax charges will be included as a line item on your billing statement or invoice.
AfterShip is currently registered to collect sales taxes or other transaction-related taxes in:
| US States |
|---|
| California |
| New York |
| Tennessee |
| Texas |
| Utah |
| Washington |
| New Jersey |
| Connecticut |
| Maryland |
| Massachusetts |
| Ohio |
| South Carolina |
| District of Columbia |
| Pennsylvania |
Can I apply for a tax exemption?
To get a tax exemption, follow these steps:
501(c)(3) status from the IRS is not sufficient proof for state or city sales tax exemption.
Add AfterShip's full name and address to your tax-exempt certificate like this:
WeWork c\o AfterShip
801 Barton Springs
Austin, TX 78704, United StatesSend your current and signed tax exemption certificate to this email address: invoice@aftership.com
Does AfterShip charge VAT as well?
AfterShip is registered for VAT or VAT equivalent in the following countries and regions:
EU VAT (EU-Countries are listed below)
| Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Croatia | Cyprus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France |
| German | Greece | Hungary | Ireland | Italy |
| Latvia | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malta | Netherlands |
| Poland | Portugal | Romania | Slovakia | Slovenia |
| Spain | Sweden |
United Kingdom VAT
Australia GST
Canada GST
For the customers who have the billing addresses in EU region/UK/Australia and Canada WITH a local VAT / GST account number, AfterShip does not charge VAT or equivalent amount, as B2B transactions are not subject to VAT / GST. AfterShip would simply collect the tax information from the customers. Such tax information may include legal entity name, billing address, and VAT number.
For the customers who have the billing addresses in the EU region/UK/Australia and Canada WITHOUT a local VAT / GST account number, AfterShip’s sales will be deemed as B2C which is subject to VAT / GST. In this case, AfterShip will comply with local law to collect and remit the VAT / GST to the tax authorities.
AfterShip will issue GST-compliant tax invoices for all its services if required. You just need to give us an email address to let us share tax invoices with you.
Will AfterShip charge sales tax to its Singaporean customers?
Yes, Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be added to your invoice if your billing address is in Singapore.
ICYDK: AfterShip Singapore was launched on 1st January 2022.
AfterShip will issue GST-compliant tax invoices for all its services if required. You just need to give us an email address to let us share tax invoices with you.
If you want the tax invoices to be sent to multiple recipients, kindly share a distribution email list.
If you are registered for Singapore GST, you may be entitled to recover the GST paid on services provided by AfterShip Singapore through the tax return filing process. You can get more information regarding GST recovery on the IRAS official page (GST-registered businesses).
Updated on: 13/09/2024
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