Quaderno

Automated tax compliance for global online businesses.

by Quaderno · Financial Planning & Analysis

Executive Summary

Quaderno is a cloud-based tax compliance platform that automates sales tax, VAT, and GST calculations, invoicing, and reporting for businesses operating internationally. It is primarily used by e-commerce businesses, digital content creators, and SaaS companies to ensure global tax compliance, streamline financial operations, and reduce administrative burden. The platform differentiates itself by offering real-time tax calculations across over 12,000 jurisdictions and providing comprehensive, audit-ready reports.

Use Cases

  • Automating sales tax, VAT, and GST calculations for international sales across various e-commerce platforms.
  • Generating and sending tax-compliant invoices and credit notes automatically to customers worldwide.
  • Tracking economic nexus and tax thresholds in real-time to ensure timely registration in new jurisdictions.
  • Simplifying tax reporting and filing processes with instant, audit-ready reports for various tax authorities.
  • Integrating tax compliance seamlessly into existing e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, and accounting software.
  • Providing embedded tax compliance tools for online marketplaces and platforms through Quaderno Connect.

Features

Visibility

  • Real-time Tax Threshold Tracking: Monitors sales against economic nexus, VAT, and GST thresholds globally, providing alerts for new tax obligations.
  • Multichannel Tax Reports: Generates instant, easy-to-read tax reports categorized by country, state, product, customer, and tax type for effortless filing.
  • Location Evidence Management: Tracks and manages customer location evidence to ensure compliance with tax regulations, with alerts for conflicting data.

Intelligence

  • Automated Tax Calculation: Applies correct local tax rates instantly at checkout for over 12,000 jurisdictions worldwide, based on product and customer location.
  • VAT/GST ID Verification: Automatically verifies buyer VAT/GST ID numbers and applies reverse charge mechanisms when necessary for B2B sales.
  • Automatic Invoicing & Credit Notes: Generates and sends tax-compliant, branded, and localized invoices and credit notes automatically upon sale or refund.

Support

  • Comprehensive Help Center: Access to FAQs, knowledge base articles, and detailed documentation for self-service support.
  • Chat & Email Support: Direct assistance from human experts on taxes and platform usage, ensuring prompt resolution of queries.
  • Personalized Onboarding: Dedicated assistance for new users to customize initial setup, integrate sales channels, and answer specific questions.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-native SaaS
Deployment
Cloud/SaaS
Authentication
API Key, OAuth 2.0
API Available
Yes
MCP Server
No

AI/ML Stack

  • Machine Learning

Integrations

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Gumroad
  • Paddle

Security & Compliance

Certifications: GDPR, Visma Security Program Gold standard

Encryption: TLS 1.2+ in transit, AES-256 at rest

Pricing

Model
Tiered subscription, per transaction volume
Starting Price
Starting at $49.00/month
Target Customer
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise, Freelancers
Contract Type
Monthly, Annual available
Free Trial
Yes, 7 days (credit card required)

About Quaderno

Quaderno is a tax compliance automation platform founded in 2014, designed to help online businesses, including SaaS companies and e-commerce stores, automate their tax management processes. The platform offers features such as real-time tax calculations, automatic invoicing, and tax reporting, enabling businesses to comply with global tax regulations efficiently.

Founded: 2014 · Headquarters: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain · Employees: 11-50 · Private (Acquired by Visma on Sep 21, 2023)