DRINKS Assure

Shopify-native alcohol tax & compliance solution with real-time excise tax calculation and age verification.

by DRINKS ยท Sales Tax & Indirect Tax

Executive Summary

DRINKS Assure is a Shopify-native alcohol tax and compliance solution designed to provide real-time excise tax calculation and age verification for merchants selling alcohol online. It is purpose-built for Shopify's ecosystem, offering deep integration to ensure seamless operation within the Shopify checkout experience. Trusted by over 500 labels and Fortune 500 retailers, DRINKS Assure helps wineries, distilleries, breweries, and other alcohol retailers navigate the complex regulatory landscape of online alcohol sales. It offers peace of mind through automated compliance, accurate on-demand reporting, and support for various marketplace integrations. Part of the broader DRINKS DaaS (Drinks as a Service) platform, Assure is an embedded Regtech solution that complements other DRINKS products like DRINKS Anywhere (for enabling alcohol eCommerce) and DRINKS Amplify (for professional services). It aims to simplify the process of selling alcohol online, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.

Use Cases

  • Real-time excise tax calculation for online alcohol sales.
  • Automated age verification during the Shopify checkout process.
  • Ensuring compliance with state and federal alcohol regulations.
  • Generating accurate on-demand tax and compliance reports.
  • Enabling wineries and retailers to sell alcohol directly to consumers (DTC) via Shopify.

Features

Visibility

  • Real-time Compliance Status: View the real-time compliance status of all alcohol sales transactions.
  • Order Compliance Details: Access detailed compliance information for individual orders within the Shopify admin.

Intelligence

  • Real-time Tax Calculation: Automatically calculates excise and sales taxes based on current regulations and destination.
  • Age Verification: Automated age verification at checkout to ensure legal compliance for alcohol sales.
  • Regulatory Updates: Continuously updated regulatory database to ensure compliance with changing laws.

Support

  • Shopify Plus Integration Guide: Step-by-step instructions for configuring DRINKS Assure on Shopify Plus stores.
  • FAQ & Knowledge Base: Access to a comprehensive knowledge base and frequently asked questions for self-service support.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-based, Shopify-native application with extensive API integration capabilities.
Deployment
SaaS
API Available
Yes

Integrations

  • Shopify

Pricing

Model
Pricing tiers are based on revenue.
Starting Price
$250/month
Target Customer
SMB,Mid-Market,Enterprise