Tax Collection for Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage

How does Wasabi handle tax collection?

If you are a customer in the United States, Wasabi collects sales tax following your local state regulations.  

If you are a customer outside of the United States, Wasabi collects VAT/GST in accordance with your local country regulations in the countries listed below. Wasabi determines your home state and country based on the home state and country associated with your payment method (for example, if you are using a credit card, it is the information you entered when you added the card). The prices listed on Wasabi’s website do not include any indirect taxes. Indirect taxes, if applicable, will be added to your invoice as a separate line item.

To add your TAX/VAT ID to your account, log in to your Wasabi Console account and navigate to Customizing the Invoice in Billing Preferences. Enter your TAX/VAT number in the customer invoice section.

To request a refund if TAX/VAT charges were applied to your account incorrectly, contact Wasabi Support.

If you believe you are exempt from tax collection, contact Wasabi Support with the appropriate documentation.

Canadian Indirect Taxes FAQs

If you are a Wasabi customer in Canada, learn how Wasabi handles indirect taxes per province and territory and how you can update Wasabi with your tax information.

For the purposes of this guide, GST refers to Goods and Service Tax, HST refers to Harmonized Sales Tax, PST refers to Provincial Sales Tax, and QST refers to Quebec Sales Tax.

Why is there a GST/HST/PST/QST charge on my Wasabi invoice?

Wasabi is required to collect and remit GST/HST/PST/QST for customers who are located in Canada.

Your tax rates are determined by the province of your invoice billing address. The prices listed on our website do not include applicable GST/HST/PST/QST.

Which indirect taxes does Wasabi collect from Canadian customers?

Depending on your province, Wasabi may need to collect Goods and Services Tax (GST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), Provincial Sales Tax (PST), or Quebec Sales Tax (QST).

Who is liable to pay GST/HST/PST/QST in Canada?

Wasabi will collect indirect taxes from ALL customers with a tax location in Canada.

Your tax location is generally determined based on the billing address provided at the time of setting up an account. In some cases, we are required to consider other details such as payment address or IP address to determine the tax location.

British Columbia: Wasabi will collect 7% PST for sales made to customers located in British Columbia. The PST is in addition to the GST of 5%. The total tax rate applied is 12%

Manitoba: Wasabi will collect 7% PST for sales made to customers located in Manitoba. The PST is in addition to the GST of 5%. The total tax rate applied is 12%

Saskatchewan: Wasabi will collect 6% PST for sales made to customers located in Saskatchewan. The PST is in addition to the GST of 5%. The total tax rate applied is 11%

Quebec: Wasabi will collect 9.975% QST for sales made to customers located in Quebec. The QST is in addition to the GST of 5%. The total tax applied is 14.975%

Does Wasabi apply any GST/HST/PST/QST exemptions?

Wasabi currently does not apply any exemptions with respect to GST/HST/PST/QST other than the PST exemption to resellers located in British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Reseller exemption: If you are a reseller located in British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan, please provide a valid PST number and Wasabi will apply the PST exemption to the extent exemption requirements are met. To add your PST number to your account, log in to your Wasabi Console account and navigate to Customizing the Invoice in Billing Preferences. Enter your PST number in the customer invoice section. Once a valid PST is added to your account, Wasabi will not add PST to your future billings.

What are Wasabi's Canadian indirect tax account numbers?

• GST/HST: 765528674 RT0001

• QC QST: 1230418183 TQ0001

• BC PST: PST-1472-4672

• SK PST: 7671290

• MB RST: 765528674MT0001

What is the currency for invoicing purposes?

Our default billing currency is USD. Currently, Wasabi only invoices in USD.

Canada Indirect Taxes Summary

The following is a summary of the applicable indirect tax rates Wasabi may charge to Canadian customers based on their province and territory.

Disclaimer

Wasabi does not provide tax, legal, accounting, or other professional advice or services. The FAQ comments above are not intended to provide, and/or should not be relied upon for, such advice or services. Wasabi reserves the right to update the comments above to comply with changes in relation to applicable rules or regulations.

Indian Goods and Services Tax (GST) FAQs

India Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value-added tax levied on most goods and services consumed within India.

Why am I being charged GST?

Wasabi is registered for GST in India as an Online Information Database Access and Retrieval (OIDAR) service provider. Wasabi is, therefore, required to charge and collect GST at the prevailing rate to all customers who are not registered for GST.

How does Wasabi determine which customers Indian GST applies to?

If your primary company address is in India and you are not GST registered, then you will be charged GST.

How do I prove that I am a GST-registered business customer?

All businesses must be registered for GST purposes with the India Tax Department and must add their GST number (GSTIN) to their Wasabi account. To add your GSTIN to your account, log in to your Wasabi Console account and navigate to Customizing the Invoice in Billing Preferences. Enter your GSTIN number in the customer invoice section. Once a valid GSTIN is added to your account, Wasabi will not add GST to your future billings.

GST Responsibilities for Registered Customers via Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM)

In India, the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) is an element of GST law where the liability to pay GST shifts from the supplier of goods and services to the recipient. In the case of Wasabi, this means that if you are a GST-registered customer, you may be liable to pay GST, not to Wasabi, but directly to the government. It is important to note that this is only applicable if you are a GST-registered business. If you are not, then Wasabi will charge you GST as per usual.

What is the currency for invoicing purposes?

Our default billing currency is USD. Currently, Wasabi only invoices in USD.