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GoCardless collects the payment. Tax compliance is still on you

Rebuilding invoices, tax reports, and threshold checks from direct debit exports costs hours every month and leaves gaps an audit will find.

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GoCardless on its own

  • Invoices by hand Making every invoice and credit note compliant for each country yourself.
  • Spreadsheet tax reports Exporting GoCardless data and rebuilding VAT, GST, and sales tax totals before every filing.
  • Missed thresholds Finding out you crossed a nexus or VAT threshold after the back taxes have piled up.
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GoCardless with Quaderno

  • Automatic invoices On each confirmed payment, Quaderno calculates the tax rate and generates the invoice, for subscriptions and one-off payments.
  • Filing-ready reports VAT, GST, and sales tax reports built from your GoCardless data, with filing services when you want it done for you.
  • Early alerts An email when you are approaching a threshold in a jurisdiction, and another when you reach it.

Everything you need to stay compliant after every direct debit

  1. Quaderno invoice list with a tax-compliant invoice preview showing the tax ID and QR code

    An invoice for every confirmed payment

    Quaderno calculates the tax rate and generates the invoice on each confirmed payment, both for subscriptions and one-off payments.

  2. Quaderno tax report listing tax rates for Canada, Québec, the EU OSS, France, Germany, and US states

    Direct debit schemes worldwide

    Works with SEPA in the Eurozone, ACH in the United States, Autogiro in Sweden, Bacs in the UK, BECS in Australia and New Zealand, Betalingsservice in Denmark, and PAD in Canada.

  3. Quaderno annual turnover report tracking VAT and GST thresholds for Canada, the EU OSS, Italy, Spain, and Argentina

    Alerts before you cross a threshold

    Quaderno emails you when you are approaching a threshold in a jurisdiction and when you reach it, so you can register on time.

  4. Quaderno home dashboard with tax monitoring for Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, connected to PayPal and Stripe

    GoCardless and every other channel in one place

    Connect GoCardless alongside your other payment processors and sales channels, and Quaderno totals your sales by state and country across every connected channel.

From GoCardless connection to first invoice in three steps

  1. Connect GoCardless

    Select GoCardless on the integrations page, sign in on the GoCardless page, and click Connect Account.
  2. Keep your mandates as they are

    Existing mandates need no further action. Set up new mandates in GoCardless.
  3. Let invoices run on their own

    On each confirmed payment, Quaderno calculates the tax rate and generates the corresponding invoice.
Quaderno invoice list with paid and outstanding invoices in US dollars and euros

Built for direct debit

  • Subscriptions and one-off payments

    Existing customers on existing mandates are invoiced on each confirmed payment, with no extra setup.

  • Credit notes for refunds and chargebacks

    In the case of a chargeback or a refund, a credit note is created automatically in Quaderno.

  • Tax-inclusive prices

    GoCardless payments are considered tax-inclusive, so the calculated tax is part of your product price, not added on top.

  • Test before you go live

    Connect a GoCardless sandbox account to a Quaderno sandbox account and check every document before real data flows.

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I've been using Quaderno for 8 years, and its integration with payment platforms like Stripe and PayPal automatically generates my invoices with the necessary taxes. It simplifies collaboration with my tax advisor, as he can easily access all the information in my account without any hassle.

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Ángel AlegreFounder, Vivir al Máximo
  • $14B+in global transactions monitored
  • 150+countries covered for nexus, VAT, and GST rules
  • 15+ Hourssaved every month on manual sales mapping

One platform. Complete global tax compliance

GoCardless is where sales start. Quaderno covers every tax step that follows, from threshold monitoring to filing.

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    Quaderno real-time nexus tracker flagging Florida as threshold crossed and New Mexico as ready to start registration

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    Anticipate global tax thresholds

    Track sales volume, US economic nexus, and international VAT and GST thresholds in real time, so you never miss a registration deadline.

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    Quaderno sales report listing the VAT, GST, and sales tax rates applied in Argentina, Canada, the EU, Germany, and Spain

    Tax Engine

    Calculate exact taxes instantly

    Calculate sales tax, VAT, and GST in milliseconds, without adding friction to your checkout.

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    Quaderno invoice list with a tax-compliant invoice preview showing the tax ID and QR code

    E-Invoicing

    Clear e-invoicing mandates

    Issue structured digital invoices and send real-time transaction data to tax authorities across Europe.

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    Quaderno tax filing setting with the Auto-file my returns toggle switched on

    Filing

    Submit audit-ready tax returns

    Turn thousands of transactions into clean, location-specific reports, or let Quaderno file directly with tax authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Quaderno integrate with GoCardless?

Yes. Quaderno supports automated invoicing and tax calculation for your direct debit payments via GoCardless, on schemes including SEPA, ACH, Autogiro, Bacs, BECS, Betalingsservice, and PAD.

Read our GoCardless setup guide

Does Quaderno add tax on top of my GoCardless prices?

No. GoCardless payments are considered tax-inclusive, so the calculated tax rates are not added on top of your product price. To add taxes on top of your prices or show taxes at checkout, integrate the Quaderno API and the GoCardless API. The tax breakdown appears in Quaderno invoices only; it is not sent back to GoCardless.

How long does a direct debit take to set up?

Direct debit payments are not instant. The standard timeframe to set up the initial mandate is 3 working days.

Are GoCardless fees imported as expenses in Quaderno?

No. GoCardless fees are not automatically imported as expenses. You only need to add one expense per month to Quaderno.

Read our adding GoCardless fees guide

Can I test the GoCardless integration before going live?

Yes. You can connect a GoCardless sandbox account to a Quaderno sandbox account. A GoCardless sandbox account can only be connected to a Quaderno sandbox account, not a live one.

Read our GoCardless testing guide

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Quaderno offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features, including the GoCardless integration. No credit card is required to start. See all plans and prices.

Stop rebuilding tax records from direct debit exports

Connect GoCardless once and every GoCardless payment will turn into a compliant invoice, ready for filing.

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