Protect your growth. Power your expansion. We handle the tax.
For healthtech platforms, digital clinics, wellness subscriptions, and medtech apps – navigating global indirect taxes (VAT, GST, digital tax) is critical. 1stopVAT ensures your business stays compliant and audit-ready across 100+ countries so you can scale with peace of mind.
85% of companies have experienced heightened complexity in compliance requirements over the past three years. This trend is particularly impactful for digital health businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions, where navigating varying VAT regulations and indirect tax obligations can be challenging.
PwC’s Global Compliance Survey 2025
Our key services
- Indirect Tax Strategy & Compliance – We work closely with your team to develop tax strategies that align with your global business model. From registration to reporting, we ensure seamless compliance in every market you operate in.
- Cross-Border Tax Advisory – Our experts guide you through international tax regulations, ensuring you meet the specific requirements of every jurisdiction, whether it’s VAT, sales tax, or digital taxes.
- Audit Prevention & Risk Mitigation – We proactively identify potential tax risks and implement strategies to mitigate them. In cases of past discrepancies, we assist with corrective measures, helping you avoid penalties and costly audits as you scale.
- Ongoing Tax Filing Support – From VAT filings to sales tax reports, our team ensures you meet deadlines and handle the complexities of taxes across multiple countries, without adding strain to your internal resources.
How it works
Tailored Tax Strategy
We begin by assessing your business and understanding your global tax needs. Then, we craft a customized tax strategy to meet your goals and ensure compliance worldwide.
Registration & Filing
Our team handles all your tax registrations and filings, ensuring timely compliance with local tax laws, from VAT to digital sales tax, in every market you sell in.
Monitoring & Support
We continuously monitor tax changes, deadlines, and provide proactive support to mitigate risks, keeping your business compliant and ready for growth.
Why choose us?
Worldwide Coverage
We proudly provide compliance services for VAT, sales tax, and other indirect taxes in 100+ jurisdictions worldwide. With a highly efficient tracking system for filing deadlines, our expert team ensures seamless compliance across markets. We’re continually expanding our global tax compliance services reach.
Compliance Partners
We’ve built a strong network of partners and tax consultants globally to manage local requirements with transparency and efficiency. In many regions, we collaborate with local tax agents to ensure seamless compliance with VAT, sales tax, and other indirect tax obligations for cross-border suppliers.
Reliable Monitoring System
Our Reporting team brings extensive expertise in VAT, sales tax, and indirect tax return services, ensuring your business stays compliant. We provide timely notifications about filing deadlines and tax changes, helping you avoid regulatory breaches.
Certified Experts
Our team consists of more than 40 experts who provide a wide range of services and are certified members of IVA, AITC, and VAT Forum. With over 800 clients, we have deep knowledge of how VAT, sales tax, and other indirect taxes work in 100+ locations.
Client feedback
1stopVAT delivered comprehensive VAT management services for us, expertly handling our compliance processes across multiple regions. They managed our VAT compliance with great care, recovering key registration details and ensuring we were fully covered. Their proactive approach saved us both time and money.
Frequently asked questions
What are indirect taxes, and how do they affect digital health services?
Indirect taxes like VAT (Value-Added Tax), GST (Goods and Services Tax), and digital services taxes are levied on the sale of goods and services, including subscriptions, software, and digital consultations. For digital health companies, these taxes apply based on the location of the user, not the provider. That means you may be required to collect and remit taxes in every country where your users reside.
Do digital health platforms need to register for VAT in multiple countries?
Yes, if your revenue exceeds local thresholds or if the jurisdiction mandates VAT registration for cross-border digital services. The EU, UK, Australia, and several other regions have specific rules requiring foreign digital service providers to register once they hit certain turnover levels.
Is healthcare typically exempt from VAT?
Some healthcare services are VAT-exempt, especially when delivered by licensed medical professionals within a regulated framework. However, this varies by country and depends on the nature of the service. For example, a wellness app or fitness platform may not qualify for exemptions, whereas remote clinical consultations might. It’s important to assess each service individually.
What is the “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) initiative, and why does it matter?
ViDA is an EU reform package aimed at modernizing VAT reporting and cross-border compliance. It introduces real-time digital reporting and e-invoicing obligations by 2030. For digital health platforms operating in or selling to the EU, this means updated processes and possible changes in how VAT must be reported and collected.
What are the risks of non-compliance?
Failing to register, report, or remit taxes correctly can lead to penalties, interest, or audits. In the case of healthcare and healthtech, these consequences may be more severe due to additional scrutiny in regulated industries. Delays or mistakes can also hinder expansion into key markets.
We already use a global payments provider. Isn’t VAT handled automatically?
Not always. While platforms like Stripe or PayPal may help collect VAT, they often don’t handle registration, country-specific reporting, or ensure that your business meets the local tax obligations. Full compliance requires oversight across all relevant jurisdictions.
What changes should we expect as our platform expands internationally?
Expect increased complexity in tax obligations, especially regarding new customer jurisdictions. Each country may have different rules for digital services, thresholds, invoicing formats, and filing frequencies. Tax compliance will need to scale with your user base.
Before the next threshold or audit hits – get VAT under control
Whether you’re launching in the EU, onboarding new users globally, or preparing for audits, we’ll help you stay compliant and focused on care delivery.
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