VAT & Tax Guidelines
Q1. Does VAT or sales tax vary by country?
A1. Yes. GoodPello applies VAT, GST, or sales tax depending on the billing country or region associated with your account.
Taxes are calculated automatically during checkout according to local tax regulations.
Below are the regions where taxes may apply:
Regions with VAT/GST
▶ European Union (EU): VAT is charged based on your EU member state.
▶ United Kingdom: VAT applies to digital services.
▶ Australia: GST applies to digital products.
▶ New Zealand: GST applies to digital products.
▶ Canada: GST/HST may apply depending on the province.
▶ South Korea: 10% VAT is applied to all digital services.
United States (US)
▶ The US does not charge VAT. However, state-level sales tax may apply depending on your ZIP code.
Some states tax digital services, others do not.
Paddle automatically determines the correct amount at checkout.
[Additional Notes]
- Your final checkout price will always display the tax-inclusive total before payment.
- All taxes collected are remitted according to regional tax laws.
- Taxes shown on your receipt will be clearly itemized under a “Tax / VAT / Sales Tax” section.
Q2. Are GoodPello’s listed prices tax-inclusive?
A2. No. All prices displayed on GoodPello are tax-exclusive.
Applicable VAT, GST, or sales tax will be added during checkout, depending on your country or state.
Example:
▶ If your billing country is set to South Korea → A 10% VAT will be added during checkout.
▶ If you are located in the EU or the UK → VAT will be added according to your region.
▶If you are in the United States → Sales tax may be added depending on your state’s tax rules for digital services.
Your final payment amount, including tax, will always be shown before the transaction is completed.
Q3. Will VAT or sales tax appear on my receipt?
A3. Yes. All receipts issued by Paddle include a detailed breakdown of:
▶ Plan type (Subscription / One-Time Pass)
▶ Billing amount & currency
▶ Payment method
▶ Billing details (Name, Company, Address, Tax ID if provided)
▶ Tax amount (VAT / GST / Sales Tax) clearly itemized
If your region requires tax-specific documentation, such as VAT invoices, Paddle-compliant receipts generally satisfy regulatory requirements for digital services.
