Sphere

TL;DR

Automates global tax compliance including sales tax, VAT, and GST.
Offers an end-to-end solution from monitoring thresholds to filing and remittance.
Ideal for fast-growing software, AI, and global companies.

What is Sphere

Sphere is an AI-enabled tax compliance platform that simplifies and automates global indirect tax obligations for businesses. It solves the core problem of managing complex, multi-jurisdictional sales tax, VAT, and GST requirements. The platform provides a comprehensive, end-to-end solution covering every step of the process, from monitoring economic nexus thresholds and handling registrations to calculating, collecting, filing, and remitting taxes, allowing businesses to scale internationally without the burden of non-compliance.

Key Features

Automated Tax Monitoring: Sphere integrates with your billing and payroll systems to automatically track sales volumes and alert you when you approach tax registration thresholds in new jurisdictions.
Managed Jurisdictional Registration: The platform handles the entire tax registration process on your behalf, managing all communications and submissions with government portals across multiple countries.
AI-Enabled Tax Calculation & Collection: Its AI-powered tax engine ensures precise and accurate calculation and collection of the correct sales tax, VAT, or GST for every transaction, regardless of product or location.
End-to-End Filing & Remittance: Sphere guarantees that all tax filings are submitted and payments are remitted to the correct tax authorities on time, eliminating the risk of late fees and penalties.
Unmatched Global Coverage: The platform offers one of the broadest jurisdiction coverages on the market, providing a single, unified solution for companies operating across the US, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Who is Sphere for?

Finance and Accounting Teams
Fast-growing SaaS and AI companies
Global E-commerce Businesses
Startup Founders expanding internationally
Heads of FP&A and RevOps

Key Use Cases & Applications

Automating sales tax compliance across all US states.
Managing international VAT and GST obligations for global expansion.
Integrating tax compliance directly into a Stripe billing workflow.
Eliminating manual tax calculation and filing for finance teams.
Scaling a software or AI company into new markets without tax-related friction.

Pros

End-to-end automation from monitoring to remittance.
Broadest global jurisdiction coverage available on a single platform.
Integrates directly with billing stacks like Stripe.
Designed to be easy to set up and run on autopilot.
Responsive support, including 24/7 Slack access on the Basic plan.

Cons

Pricing is per region, which could become costly for businesses in many jurisdictions.
Custom pricing for the Growth plan may be prohibitive for smaller companies.

Pricing Info

Basic: $100 / REGION / MONTH - Includes monitoring, registration, calculation and filing, back tax calculations, and 24/7 Slack support.
Growth: Custom Pricing - Includes everything in Basic, plus a dedicated account manager and CPA on demand.

FAQs

What types of taxes does Sphere handle?

Sphere specializes in indirect taxes, providing comprehensive management for Sales Tax in the United States, Value-Added Tax (VAT) in Europe and other regions, and Goods and Services Tax (GST) globally.

How does Sphere monitor my tax obligations?

Sphere integrates directly with your billing stack (e.g., Stripe) and payroll providers to monitor your transaction volumes in real-time. It automatically alerts you when you are about to cross an economic nexus threshold that requires you to register for tax in a new jurisdiction.

Does Sphere handle the actual filing and payment of taxes?

Yes, Sphere offers a fully managed, end-to-end solution. After calculating and collecting the necessary taxes, the platform handles the submission of all required filings and remits the tax payments to the respective authorities on your behalf.

Is Sphere a good fit for a startup or a small business?

Yes, Sphere is specifically designed for fast-growing companies, including startups. Its automated, 'run on autopilot' nature helps resource-constrained teams manage complex tax compliance, allowing them to scale without needing a large, in-house tax team.

What kind of support can I expect from Sphere?

Sphere offers robust support options. The Basic plan includes 24/7 Slack support, while the Growth plan provides a dedicated account manager and access to a CPA on demand for more complex questions.

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