This guide explains how taxes apply to Memberships / Coin Packs, Sellers, and Zishes’ 15% Platform Fee in each supported country. It is provided for transparency only and does not replace formal tax advice. Sellers remain responsible for compliance in their own jurisdictions.
| Country | Membership / Coin Pack Tax | Seller Tax Obligations | Zishes 15% Fee Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 18% GST on memberships/coin packs. | Seller must issue GST invoice if registered; Zishes deducts 1% TCS on sales. Non-GST sellers still subject to TCS collection. | 18% GST on platform fee. |
| UK (incl. Scotland) | 20% VAT on memberships/coin packs. | Seller must register if exceeding VAT threshold (£90k/year); otherwise no VAT. | 20% VAT on platform fee. |
| Ireland | 23% VAT on memberships/coin packs. | Seller VAT applies if registered above €37,500 threshold. | 23% VAT on platform fee. |
| United States | No federal VAT/GST. State sales tax may apply depending on user’s state (subscription taxable in ~30 states). | Seller must comply with state sales tax if nexus/threshold met. Responsibility varies by state. | Platform fee not subject to federal VAT/GST; may incur state sales tax. |
| Canada | 5% GST federally; HST up to 15% depending on province for memberships/coin packs. | Sellers must register if >CAD 30k/year sales. | GST/HST applies to platform fee. |
| Australia | 10% GST on memberships/coin packs. | Sellers must charge GST if annual turnover > AUD 75k. | 10% GST on platform fee. |
| Germany | 19% VAT on memberships/coin packs. | Sellers VAT-registered above €22,000 turnover/year. | 19% VAT on platform fee. |
| Italy | 22% VAT on memberships/coin packs. | Seller must comply with IVA obligations if registered. | 22% VAT on platform fee. |
| Netherlands | 21% VAT on memberships/coin packs. | Seller must comply with VAT if above €20,000 turnover/year. | 21% VAT on platform fee. |
| Singapore | 9% GST on memberships/coin packs. | Seller GST applies if annual turnover > SGD 1M. | 9% GST on platform fee. |
| UAE | 5% VAT on memberships/coin packs. | Seller VAT applies if annual turnover > AED 375k. TRN required for compliance. | 5% VAT on platform fee. |
Important: Tax laws change frequently. Zishes will update this Guide periodically, but Sellers are responsible for consulting their own advisors to confirm obligations in their jurisdiction.
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