Taxes

Understand how taxes are calculated, collected, and documented across different payment methods and jurisdictions.

Purpose

This document explains how taxes may apply when purchasing Platform Credit (CP). The taxes charged depend on the payment method, billing country, customer type, and applicable tax regulations.

How Taxes Are Determined

Calculated at Checkout

Applicable taxes are calculated in real-time during checkout and depend strictly on your registered billing country or region.

B2B vs B2C Handling

Business (B2B) and individual (B2C) customers may be treated differently where permitted or required by regional tax law.

Tax Responsibility by Payment Method

Payment MethodTypical Tax Responsibility
PaddlePaddle (acting as Merchant of Record) determines, collects and remits applicable taxes where required globally.
CashfreeTaxes are handled according to the platform's billing process and applicable Indian tax laws (GST, etc.).