
Becoming a Merchant of Record marketplace: Why and Why Not
Learn what a Merchant of Record is and the pros & cons for online marketplaces. Learn about risks, responsibilities, and alternative strategies.
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Founder and CEO at Quaderno
I'm a software engineer and product designer. In 2014 I founded Quaderno to make tax compliance simpler for online businesses.
I write about selling across borders: sales tax and VAT, invoicing and the decisions that come with growth.
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Learn what a Merchant of Record is and the pros & cons for online marketplaces. Learn about risks, responsibilities, and alternative strategies.

What is a tax invoice and why is it required? Learn the key elements, when to issue one, and how to simplify invoicing for VAT, GST & sales tax compliance.

Cross-border e-commerce means selling to customers in another country, and in 2026 the rules changed. Here is how shipping, customs duties, import VAT and tax compliance actually work.

Recurring billing, multi-currency sales and multi-jurisdiction tax create more entries than any team can key in by hand. Here is how to automate the chain.

Sales tax compliance is six separate jobs, not one. Here is exactly which ones a provider takes, which ones stay yours, and what the handover costs.

Learn what e-invoicing is, why it's mandatory in many countries, and how to implement it. Streamline compliance and get paid faster today.

E-reporting sends transaction data straight to a tax authority, with no invoice involved. Here is how it works, which European countries require it, and what changes in 2030.

France's B2B e-invoicing mandate starts on 1 September 2026. Here's who has to receive, who has to issue, what counts as an electronic invoice, and how the approved platforms work.

Different rules for sales tax by state are hard to navigate when your business sells in multiple places! Learn how to stay tax compliant and save time.

Portugal e-invoicing & digital reporting rules apply to all B2G businesses and some others. Learn about how electronic invoices work, when it’s required & how to comply.