This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. The information provided may not be exhaustive, complete, accurate, or up-to-date. For specific tax-related questions, we recommend consulting a local tax professional.
Brevo collects taxes to comply with local government regulations and requirements. If required by your local tax authority, applicable taxes will appear on your invoices.
In this article, you’ll find an overview of Brevo’s tax collection process and resources for understanding local requirements.
Good to know
- Taxes are not included in the prices listed on the Pricing Plans page of the Brevo website. Taxes are calculated and displayed at checkout and will appear on your invoices, if applicable.
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Taxes are calculated based on the address provided in your billing information. By default, this is the company address entered during account creation, but it can be updated at any time. To learn more, check our dedicated article Change your billing and bank details.
- In certain countries, providing a tax number is required to avoid being charged taxes on invoices. Businesses can add their tax number to their billing information in Brevo.
How does Brevo handle taxes?
Brevo collects consumption taxes, which apply to the purchase of goods and services and are based on the location of the consumer or buyer. These include:
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Value-Added Tax (VAT), which is applied in many countries around the world, primarily in Europe but also in various regions outside of Europe.
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Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is applied in countries such as Canada, Australian, India, and Colombia.
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State Sales Tax, which is applied in U.S. states.
Brevo uses the address provided in your billing information to determine your location. If required by your local tax authority, applicable taxes will appear on your invoices.
All Brevo products and services are subject to taxation, and any collected taxes are reported and paid to your local tax authority.
💡 Good to know
Brevo holds a fiscal number in the countries where tax collection is required at checkout, which means we are legally authorized to collect taxes from entities in those countries.
🇪🇺 VAT rates in the European Union
VAT rates vary across EU member states, as each country sets its own standard rate.
Refer to the table below to find the applicable VAT rates and requirements that Brevo applies in your country:
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What is the VAT rate? |
| Austria |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Austria
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
20% VAT will be charged.
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| Belgium |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Belgium
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
21% VAT will be charged.
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| Bulgaria |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Bulgaria
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
20% VAT will be charged.
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| Croatia |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Croatia
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
25% VAT will be charged.
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| Republic of Cyprus |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in the Republic of Cyprus
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
19% VAT will be charged.
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| Czech Republic |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Czech Republic
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
21% VAT will be charged.
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| Denmark |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Denmark
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
25% VAT will be charged.
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| Estonia |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Estonia
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
22% VAT will be charged.
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| Finland |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Finland
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
25,5% VAT will be charged.
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| France |
20% VAT will be charged to all entities and individuals.
*For French Guiana and French Polynesia, no VAT is charged.
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| Germany |
19% VAT will be charged to all entities and individuals. |
| Greece |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Greece
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
24% VAT will be charged.
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| Hungary |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Hungary
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
27% VAT will be charged.
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| Ireland |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Ireland
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
23% VAT will be charged.
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| Italy |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Italy
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
22% VAT will be charged.
*For Vatican city, no VAT is charged.
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| Latvia |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Latvia
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
21% VAT will be charged.
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| Lithuania |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Lithuania
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
21% VAT will be charged.
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| Luxembourg |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Luxembourg
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
17% VAT will be charged.
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| Malta |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Malta
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
18% VAT will be charged.
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| Netherlands |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in the Netherlands
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
21% VAT will be charged.
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| Poland |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Poland
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
23% VAT will be charged.
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| Portugal |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Portugal
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
23% VAT will be charged.
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| Romania |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Romania
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
19% VAT will be charged.
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| Slovakia |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Slovakia
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
23% VAT will be charged.
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| Slovenia |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Slovenia
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
22% VAT will be charged.
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| Spain |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Spain
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
21% VAT will be charged.
*For Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla, no VAT is charged.
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| Sweden |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Sweden
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
25% VAT will be charged.
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🌐 Tax rates outside the European Union
Tax rates vary outside the European Union, as each country sets its own standard rate. In some countries, Brevo’s digital services are considered locally provided, which means local entities must pay the applicable tax. In other countries, no tax payment is required.
Refer to the table below to find the applicable tax rates and requirements that Brevo applies in your country:
| Country |
What is the tax rate? |
| Australia |
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Entities with a valid GST number in Australia
GST will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid GST number and individuals
10% GST will be charged.
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| Canada |
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Entities with a valid GST number in Canada
GST will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid GST number and individuals
5% GST + local HST/QST will be charged.
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| Chile |
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Entities with a valid RUT number and VAT registered in Chile
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid RUT number or no VAT registered and individuals
19% VAT will be charged.
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| Colombia |
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Entities with a valid NIT number in Colombia
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid NIT number and individuals
19% GST will be charged.
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| Curaçao |
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Entities with a valid CRIB number registered in Curaçao
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid CRIB number registered and individuals
6% VAT will be charged.
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| India |
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Entities with a valid GST number in India
GST will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid GST number and individuals
18% GST will be charged.
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| Indonesia |
11% VAT will be applied to all invoices.
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| Malaysia |
8% DST will be applied to all invoices. |
| Mexico |
16% VAT will be applied to all invoices. |
| New Zealand |
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Entities with a valid GST number in New Zealand
GST will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid GST number and individuals
15% GST will be charged.
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| Norway |
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Entities with a valid organization/business identification number in Norway
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid organization/business identification number in Norway and individuals
25% VAT will be charged.
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| Serbia |
20% VAT will be applied to all invoices. |
| Singapore |
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Entities with a valid GST number in Singapore
GST will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid GST number and individuals
9% GST will be charged.
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| South Africa |
15% VAT will be applied to all invoices. |
| Switzerland |
8.1% VAT will be applied to all invoices. |
| Turkey |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in Turkey
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
20% VAT will be charged.
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| United Arab Emirates |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in the United Arab Emirates
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
5% VAT will be charged.
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| United Kingdom |
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Entities with a valid VAT number in the United Kingdom
VAT will not be charged.
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Entities without a valid VAT number and individuals
20% VAT will be charged.
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| Vietnam |
5% VAT will be applied to all invoices. |
🇺🇸 State Sales Tax in the United States
Sales tax is applicable to entities based in the following U.S. states, at the respective state sales tax rates:
- Florida
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Minnesota
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- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Texas
- Washington
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No state sales tax is applied to entities located in other U.S. states.
📝 Tax exemption
Certain entities, such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), may be exempt from tax payments. If your organization qualifies for tax exemption, contact our support team by creating a ticket from your account and providing proof of your tax-exempt status (e.g., Tax Exemption Certificate, Small Business License).
⏭️ What's next?
🤔 Have a question?
If you have a question, feel free to contact our support team by creating a ticket from your account. If you don't have an account yet, you can contact us here.
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