About Avalara
Avalara is the enterprise standard for tax compliance, used by over 30,000 businesses including some of the world's largest companies. It handles sales tax, VAT, GST, customs duties, and excise taxes across 190+ countries. Avalara's AvaTax engine calculates tax on every transaction in real time with 99.99% uptime. Its Managed Returns service files in every jurisdiction you're registered in, and Avalara's team of tax experts provides guidance when rules change. For businesses with complex, multi-jurisdiction, or international tax obligations, Avalara is the only enterprise-grade solution.
What's Great
- ✓190+ countries and all major tax types (VAT, GST, excise)
- ✓99.99% uptime — tax calculation never slows checkout
- ✓Managed Returns files in every jurisdiction automatically
- ✓Trusted by Fortune 500 companies for complex compliance
Watch Out For
- !Enterprise pricing — expensive for small businesses
- !Implementation requires technical setup
- !Overkill for US-only businesses under $5M revenue
Common Use Cases
Calculate VAT accurately on every transaction across 30 EU countries
Manage sales tax compliance for a marketplace with sellers in every US state
Automate customs duty calculation for cross-border e-commerce orders
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Tax & Compliance
Automate sales tax, file returns, and stay compliant with ease.
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