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EU product identifiers (PID): what to file from 1 November
10 Sep, 2026-Customs, Regulatory, Market Guide

EU product identifiers (PID): what to file from 1 November

The three PID codes explained, which goods are exempt, what the official guidance still doesn't settle, and the four things to fix before the no-penalty testing window closes on 31 October.

How to show duty and import VAT at checkout on EU orders
7 Sep, 2026-Customs, Tax, Regulatory

How to show duty and import VAT at checkout on EU orders

A duty and tax calculator returns a rate. Classification, EU registrations, filings and importer-of-record duty at the border are still yours. Here is the full split.

E-invoicing 101: How Brazil's Fiscal System Works and What the 2027 Tax Reform Changes
2 Jul, 2026-Tax, Regulatory, Market Guide

E-invoicing 101: How Brazil's Fiscal System Works and What the 2027 Tax Reform Changes

Brazil authorises every invoice in real time. How NFS-e and NFCom work, and what the 2027 CBS/IBS reform means for foreign digital sellers.

Customs 101: What the End of EU De Minimis Means for Cross-Border Sellers (2026)
8 Jun, 2026-Customs, Regulatory, Market Guide

Customs 101: What the End of EU De Minimis Means for Cross-Border Sellers (2026)

The EU ends its €150 de minimis duty exemption on 1 July 2026 — every parcel now faces duty. What changes, what it costs, and how sellers should prepare.

Sales Tax for SaaS Companies: What You Owe, Where You Owe It, and How to Stop Worrying About It
22 Apr, 2026-Compliance, Business

Sales Tax for SaaS Companies: What You Owe, Where You Owe It, and How to Stop Worrying About It

A practical guide to US sales tax obligations for SaaS companies — how taxability varies by state, what economic nexus means for you, and how to eliminate the liability entirely.

Outpost Vs Avalara: 2026 Comparison
15 Jan, 2026-Business

Outpost Vs Avalara: 2026 Comparison

A comprehensive comparison of Outpost and Avalara tax solutions, highlighting the key differences between Tax of Record and traditional tax software approaches.