Passport Achieves Patent-Pending Status for Seller of Record Solution, Transforming VAT/GST Compliance for Global E-Commerce

New solution removes tax barriers, enabling seamless international expansion for DTC brands

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Passport, a leading global ecommerce solutions provider, today announced that its Passport Seller of Record® solution has achieved patent-pending status. This milestone reinforces Passport's position as the only provider offering this innovative approach to VAT/GST tax compliance, empowering direct-to-consumer brands to sell internationally without the burden of tax registration or complex remittance processes.

Designed to simplify global expansion, Seller of Record allows brands to maintain full control of their business while ensuring seamless compliance with international tax regulations. By leveraging Passport's expertise and tax infrastructure, brands can scale confidently without getting entangled in VAT/GST complexities.

Solving Tax Compliance Challenges for Cross-Border Sellers

Traditionally, import taxes are collected during customs clearance, with brokers paying taxes on the seller's behalf. However, more countries now require sellers to register for local tax IDs, collect tax at checkout, file reports, and remit taxes directly—a daunting task for U.S.-based ecommerce merchants.

Passport Seller of Record (SOR) eliminates this burden, allowing merchants to outsource international tax management entirely. By integrating with a merchant's product, order, and shipment data, Passport SOR:

• Minimizes tax liability through optimized remittance methods.
• Ensures compliance with evolving global tax laws.
• Automates tax calculations and reporting for accuracy and timeliness.

A Modular, Scalable Solution for Global Brands

Passport Seller of Record is a modular solution that can be activated globally or selectively by market. This gives merchants control over their global growth strategy without sacrificing compliance or paying for something they don't need.

"Seller of Record has made global tax compliance something we don't have to think about," said Vanessa Nguyen, Operations Manager at The Wander Club. "Passport is proactive about keeping us compliant. They notify us the moment we cross a threshold, which takes a huge burden off my plate."

Redefining Global Expansion

With its patent-pending Seller of Record solution, Passport is breaking down barriers to global sales, providing brands with a seamless path to international growth while staying tax-compliant.

For more information on Passport Seller of Record, visit www.passportglobal.com.

ABOUT PASSPORT:
Founded in 2017, Passport is a global ecommerce solutions provider that empowers merchants—like Dolls Kill, Ridge, Ogee, OneSkin, and HexClad—to grow profitably and confidently in over 180 countries. Combining innovative technology, global logistics, and expert compliance and growth support, Passport delivers the right solutions for the right markets at every stage of global growth. From cross-border logistics to in-country enablement services, Passport offers a seamless, flexible experience to help D2C brands unlock their full global potential. To learn more about the company, offerings, and careers, visit passportglobal.com.

SOURCE Passport