Which taxes apply when using Printify?

Written by

Sabrina Barnes

You may encounter different taxes depending on the Print Providers you choose, as well as the location of your business and your customers.

In this article:

Sales tax
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Taxes in Canada
Taxes in Australia/New Zealand
Taxes in other countries

Note

As with all tax matters, we strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional to get specific advice for your business. You are responsible for understanding your tax obligations in your jurisdiction and for paying taxes on the profits you make.

Sales tax

Orders are subject to sales tax in two cases: when shipped within the US or when imported to the US.

This may also apply to you if you’re an international seller using print on demand for your business. We have prepared a comprehensive sales tax guide to help you learn more about your potential tax obligations.

Note

Sales tax will not be charged if a valid resale certificate has been submitted to Printify. This policy also applies to manual and bulk orders.

If you’re selling through a standalone store, remember that a sales tax may be applied to the order on the Printify side. To mitigate its impact on your profit, set up sales tax collection in your store and submit a resale certificate in Printify, or make adjustments to your retail prices.

Value-Added Tax (VAT)

VAT is a consumption tax that is applied to orders sold locally or shipped across the borders of the European Union’s 27* member countries, the UK, and Norway, as well as to orders imported to these countries from other non-EU countries, such as the US.

In contrast to the US sales tax system, VAT is applicable at each stage of an order’s production. The applicable VAT rate can vary and ranges between 0% to 27%.

* (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden)

Taxes in Canada

All items printed and shipped within Canadian borders are subject to local taxes. The applicable tax rate depends on the order’s “ship to” address in Canada. Click here to learn more about taxes on sales in Canada.

Note

Orders shipped to Canada from any other country will not have taxes applied by Printify. However, customers may be subject to customs fees upon delivery. We recommend selecting Canada-based Print Providers for orders within Canada to minimize potential fees upon delivery.

If you’re a registered taxpayer in British Columbia, Manitoba, and/or Saskatchewan, you can receive an exemption by providing your tax details to Printify. If you’re a registered taxpayer in other provinces, you will be able to reclaim these taxes via your tax returns.

Taxes in Australia/New Zealand

All items printed and shipped within Australia and New Zealand are subject to local taxes, which are 10% and 15%, respectively. Click here to learn more about taxes on sales in Australia and New Zealand.

Taxes in other countries

Printify won’t charge taxes on orders being shipped to other countries that are not mentioned here. However, orders may be subject to customs fees based on each country’s import regulations.

Note

You are responsible for understanding your tax obligations in your jurisdiction and for paying taxes on the profits you make. We recommend consulting an expert if you are unsure of your obligations.