When adding a worker engaged as a Contractor in Xemplo, you will be asked to supply their company registration information and whether the worker's company is registered for indirect tax. This is a type of tax on goods and services that applies in many countries, though it may be called different names depending on where the worker's business is located.
Below is a guide to the most common acronyms and the countries in which they are used.
| Please Note: Tax rates for regional indirect tax systems change from time to time. This guide was originally published in September 2025, and is updated as soon as possible after a change to the tax rate for a specific region is published. However, you should always check the applicable tax rate for the regional tax system in which a worker's company is located with the relevant regional authority or agency. |
Why we ask this
Knowing whether a worker's company is registered for indirect tax allows us to correctly calculate and display taxes on invoices. It also ensures compliance with local tax regulations.
Regions and Indirect Tax Systems
The following table lists regions in which Xemplo is commonly used and the indirect tax system in place for that region.
If the worker's company is registered for indirect tax but the tax system applicable for the country in which the company is registered isn’t listed here, please select “Yes” if their company is registered for any form of indirect tax, and enter the registration number where requested.
| Country | Tax Type(s) / Name(s) Used | Notes / Additional Info | Local Tax Authority / Official Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | GST (Goods and Services Tax) | Broad-based 10% GST on most goods & services. | Australian Taxation Office – GST (Australian Taxation Office) |
| New Zealand | GST | A 15% GST applied to most goods and services. | Inland Revenue Department, NZ (IR) |
| United States | Sales Tax (at state / local level) | No federal VAT/GST. Each state (and sometimes local jurisdictions) sets its own sales tax rules. | State revenue departments; US Internal Revenue Service (for federal taxes) |
| United Kingdom | VAT (Value Added Tax) | Standard rate is ~20% for most goods/services, with reduced/zero rates or exemptions in specific cases. | HM Revenue & Customs – VAT (GOV.UK) |
| Malaysia | SST (Sales and Service Tax) | Malaysia replaced GST with SST (single-stage sales tax + service tax). Different rates for goods vs services. | Royal Malaysian Customs Department – SST Act etc. (MySST) |
| Singapore | GST | A goods and services tax (GST) similar in concept to VAT; applied to most goods and services. | Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) |
| Philippines | VAT / possibly other indirect taxes | The Philippines uses VAT (Value Added Tax) broadly. There are also other excise/taxes depending on product. | Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippines |
| Hong Kong | None (no VAT / GST / Sales Tax at the general level) | Hong Kong does not impose VAT, GST or a broad sales tax on general consumption. There are specific excise duties or duties on certain goods. | Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong SAR (Inland Revenue Department) |
| Canada | GST / HST (Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax) | Federal GST (5%) everywhere; in some provinces, GST is combined with provincial sales tax into HST. | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – GST / HST information (Government of Canada) |
| Ireland | VAT | VAT at standard and reduced rates; EU rules apply. | Revenue Commissioners, Ireland (Revenue.ie) |
| Europe (EU countries generally) | VAT | Value Added Tax system; rates and rules vary by member country. Laws harmonized to an extent under EU VAT directives. | European Commission / national revenue/tax authorities of each EU member state |