Which taxes apply when using Printful?

This information is provided for informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult a qualified legal professional for any legal advice or questions you may have.

Depending on where an order is being shipped and whether it’s considered domestic or international, different types of taxes may apply. These charges are based on local tax regulations and help keep your store compliant and running smoothly. This article breaks down the different taxes you might see depending on your customer’s location.

Sales tax

Orders are subject to sales tax in two cases: when shipped within the US or when imported to the US. We charge sales tax in most US states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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

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, Switzerland, 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 from 0% to 27%.

*(Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czechia, 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. Learn more about taxes on sales in Canada.

Note

Orders shipped to Canada from any other country will not have taxes applied by Printful. However, customers may be subject to customs fees upon delivery.

Taxes in Australia and New Zealand

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

Taxes in Japan

If your order is fulfilled in Japan and shipped to a Japanese address, you’ll see a 10% consumption tax added at checkout. This is required by Japanese tax law and applies to all domestic orders within the country. We don’t charge consumption tax if your order is fulfilled outside of Japan, even if it’s shipped to a Japanese address

Taxes in Singapore

We’re required by law to charge a 9% GST (Goods and Services Tax) on orders with a delivery address in Singapore.

Taxes in other countries

Printful 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

Tax rates and rules can vary by country, and some exemptions may apply if you submit valid documentation through the Dashboard.