LOVAT

LOVAT is a tax compliance platform for online sellers. It calculates VAT and sales tax, handles registrations and files returns with the relevant authorities. The company behind it is called Lappa.

Main features

• VAT compliance: return preparation and submission for global VAT liabilities.
• US sales tax: calculation and online filing in many US states.
• Registrations: applications for VAT, GST, IOSS and OSS numbers, plus tracking of registration thresholds.
• EPR compliance: producer responsibility numbers and reporting across European countries.
• Tax APIs: tax rate, feed and invoice interfaces for checkouts and marketplaces.
• Marketplace connections: links to platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, WooCommerce, Stripe and Magento.

Who it works with

E-commerce sellers, providers of digital services and marketplace facilitators. A tax agent portal lets accounting firms manage clients with a power of attorney.

Key facts

• Maker: Lappa
• Coverage: tax calculation for 111 countries, according to the site
• Support: a tax academy and live help