Teachable collects taxes on both school and student transactions (sales of courses, coaching, downloadables, etc.).
Currently, Teachable collects sales tax/VAT/GST on Teachable plan purchases in the following markets:
Australia | Iceland | Mexico |
Canada | Kenya | Moldova |
Chile | South Korea | New Zealand |
Norway | Saudi Arabia | Singapore |
Taiwan | Tanzania | United Arab Emirates |
United Kingdom | United States |
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Note: Canadian GST/PST/QST applies by province: federal GST is collected nationwide, with additional QST and PST rates specifically in Quebec and Saskatchewan
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does the addition of a tax rate affect the price of my Teachable plan?
Yes, if your billing address is in one of the tax-applicable jurisdictions, the applicable VAT,GST and/or DST will be added to your recurring subscription price.
What happens if my school is registered for VAT/GST?
If you are a registered business and provide a valid VAT/GST registration number during checkout, the tax may not be applied depending on local rules (e.g., reverse charge). This varies by jurisdiction.
How do I update my tax information?
You can update your VAT/GST number or billing address by navigating to your Billing settings within your Teachable admin dashboard.
How will VAT/GST appear on my invoices?
If tax is collected, your invoice will show the tax rate, the amount charged, and Teachable’s VAT/GST registration number for that jurisdiction.
Does this affect the revenue I earn from my own students?
No. This change only affects the VAT/GST applied to your subscription fees paid to Teachable. Tax handling for sales to your students is covered separately in ourDigital Content Tax Handling article.
What if I am not located in one of these countries?
If your billing address is outside these jurisdictions, no changes will be applicable to your subscription.
Will this be applied retroactively?
No. VAT/GST will only be applied to subscription invoices issued on or after July 22, 2025.
General Notice
This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered tax, accounting, or legal advice. You should consult with your own tax, accounting, or legal advisors to interpret your obligations under local tax laws.