Avalara
Avalara, Inc. provides cloud-based solutions for transaction tax compliance globally, assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of tax regulations. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Seattle, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline tax compliance processes. Its flagship product, AvaTax, determines sales tax in the United States, while Avalara Returns facilitates tax return preparation and filing. The company also offers solutions for managing sales tax exemption certificates, tax registrations, and various indirect taxes, including VAT and GST. Avalara partners with ERP, accounting, and e-commerce platforms to deliver its services, which help businesses automate tax calculations, filing, and record-keeping, thereby reducing errors and compliance costs. Additional offerings include professional services for nexus studies and specialized tax research, as well as tools for product taxability and licensing. By focusing on automation and integration, Avalara aims to simplify the tax compliance landscape for businesses of all sizes.
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Hopscotch
Acquisition in 2024
Hopscotch Inc. operates a mobile experiences platform designed for sports teams, venues, and event organizers, aiming to enhance customer loyalty and create new revenue opportunities. The company offers a suite of plug-and-play mobile services, backed by a content management system that provides valuable insights and scalability for its clients. Additionally, Hopscotch functions as a business payments network, allowing small businesses to manage invoicing and bill payments without incurring fees. It leverages transaction data to fuel Hopscotch Flow, an innovative approach to invoice factoring that serves as a primary revenue source. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Hopscotch was acquired by Avalara in August 2024.
Paper Crane
Acquisition in 2022
Paper Crane is a startup focused on developing foundational artificial intelligence technologies that enhance access to advanced geospatial data insights. The company offers a technology platform that simplifies the utilization of location intelligence for a wide range of users. This platform includes licensed location data and a variety of analytical tools, allowing organizations and individuals to access geo and weather data with flexible usage rights. By making these insights more accessible, Paper Crane aims to democratize location intelligence, benefiting various sectors and users in their decision-making processes.
Crowdreason
Acquisition in 2021
CrowdReason is a developer of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications focused on property tax compliance. The company offers solutions designed to address the complexities associated with manual tax reporting and the management of unstructured tax data. By simplifying the extraction and organization of property tax return requirements, CrowdReason's software aids clients in effectively managing and paying their property taxes. In addition to its compliance applications, the company provides property valuation and advisory services to further assist clients in navigating property tax challenges.
3CE Technologies
Acquisition in 2021
3CE Technologies specializes in providing software solutions and IT services tailored for international trade. The company aids importers, exporters, and government agencies by offering commodity classification support and integrating enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Its software systems address regulatory complexities, automate labor-intensive processes, and enhance compliance and accuracy in customs filings. Additionally, 3CE Technologies provides comprehensive visibility into landed costs and facilitates the submission of detailed commercial descriptions for products. By streamlining these processes, the company helps organizations navigate the complexities of international trade while reducing costs and mitigating risks.
Track1099
Acquisition in 2021
Track1099 provides a solution for online, paper-free and IRS e-file.
DAVO Technologies
Acquisition in 2021
DAVO Technologies, LLC specializes in sales tax payment solutions designed for small to mid-sized merchants and state governments. The company's flagship product, DAVO Sales Tax Merchants, automates the collection of sales and use tax from point-of-sale systems, ensuring accurate filing and timely payments to state authorities. This solution addresses the common challenges faced by businesses in managing sales tax compliance, eliminating the risk of late or incorrect payments. For state governments, DAVO Sales Tax Government facilitates the collection of outstanding sales tax owed due to non-compliance. Additionally, DAVO FranchisePay streamlines the collection of franchise royalty and advertising fees, remitting these payments to franchisers daily. Founded in 2001 and based in Montclair, New Jersey, DAVO Technologies integrates with various cloud-based POS platforms, providing a seamless and efficient process that allows merchants to focus on their core business operations.
Inposia
Acquisition in 2020
Inposia is a digitization and business integration company specializing in e-invoicing, digital tax reporting, and business process integration. The firm provides a range of solutions, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), e-invoicing, and ERP add-ons, which can be delivered through various models such as on-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), and cloud systems. By facilitating seamless integration of business processes and data among B2B partners and government entities, Inposia aids organizations in navigating their digital transformation strategies. Its innovative technology supports operations and finance teams in streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency across multiple digital platforms.
Business Licenses
Acquisition in 2020
Business Licenses offers software, services, and outsourcing for the procurement and management of governmental business licenses and permits on the federal, state, county, and municipal governmental levels. Business Licenses cover every location, industry, and business license type.
Transaction Tax Resources
Acquisition in 2020
Transaction Tax Resources, Inc. (TTR), founded in 2006 and based in McMinnville, Oregon, specializes in sales tax research and consulting services, along with tax automation tools. The company operates a subscription-based website that serves thousands of businesses, providing tax professionals with the means to accurately determine sales and use tax obligations for various transactions. TTR's platform allows clients to efficiently find tax answers and rates, helping them invoice customers correctly and ensure compliance with tax regulations. As of October 2020, TTR functions as a subsidiary of Avalara, Inc.
Portway International
Acquisition in 2019
Portway International is a provider of outsourcing services based in Ontario, Canada, specializing in data entry and business process outsourcing (BPO) for the customs brokerage and logistics sectors. The company focuses on delivering a range of services, including customs brokerage, freight services, customs compliance, and e-commerce solutions. By leveraging a team of skilled professionals with extensive industry knowledge, Portway International enables businesses to outsource their internal functions, allowing for cost savings and increased efficiency.
Indix
Acquisition in 2019
Indix offers a comprehensive Products Platform that provides businesses with essential product information and commerce-ready services at a competitive cost. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a vast collection of product data—including pricing, availability, and seller information—Indix enables organizations to enhance their digital product catalogs. The platform also supports businesses in making informed decisions, improving their product portfolio management, and increasing sales efficiency. Through its focus on big data, analytics, and visualization, Indix empowers clients to develop innovative strategies for buying and selling products effectively.
Compli Beverage
Acquisition in 2019
Compli Beverage is a compliance service provider based in Paso Robles, California, specializing in the wine, beer, and spirits industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including consulting and full-service management, to assist producers, distributors, and importers of alcoholic beverages in meeting federal and state compliance requirements. Through its expertise, information resources, and technology solutions, Compli Beverage aims to ensure that its clients navigate the complexities of beverage compliance effectively.
VAT Applications
Acquisition in 2015
VAT Applications NV focuses on developing automated software solutions to address the complexities associated with VAT compliance. By creating an application designed to streamline and simplify the management of VAT-related issues, the company aims to enhance efficiency for businesses navigating the often intricate landscape of value-added tax regulations. This innovative approach seeks to alleviate the burdens of compliance, enabling organizations to better manage their VAT obligations and reduce the risks of errors and penalties. Through its commitment to developing effective tools for VAT compliance, VAT Applications NV positions itself as a key player in the financial technology sector.
EZtax
Acquisition in 2015
EZtax, Inc. offers comprehensive indirect taxation software solutions designed for businesses globally. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the company provides a range of services including sales tax, consumer use tax, VAT, and telecommunications tax solutions. Their offerings encompass tax data reference, tax calculation, jurisdictional registration, and geocoding, which verifies customer addresses and identifies special tax district statuses. EZtax facilitates tax compliance through services such as preparing and filing tax returns, remitting payments, and handling communications with tax authorities. Additionally, the company provides consulting and training services, covering tax audits, liability assessments, and sales and use tax training. Originally created to address the complex needs of the telecommunications sector, EZtax has evolved to support various industries by continuously researching laws and trends in the tax landscape. As of 2015, EZtax operates as a subsidiary of Avalara, Inc.
HotSpot Tax
Acquisition in 2015
HotSpot is the leader is sales, occupancy and hotel tax compliance solutions for the vacation rental industry. HotSpot’s powerful software platform provides an automated state and local tax compliance solution serving thousands of properties across the U.S. HotSpot’s unique and powerful solution manages all aspects of occupancy related tax requirements, including tax rate determination, obtaining and renewing required licenses, preparing and filing tax returns and tracking tax rate and law changes. They have a huge library of forms, an extensive database of tax rates and proprietary processes to make complex and burdensome occupancy tax requirements very simple for their customers.
VATlive
Acquisition in 2014
VATlive is an online resource dedicated to providing timely information and insights on value-added tax (VAT) and goods and services tax (GST) for international tax professionals and in-house specialists. The platform features contributions from indirect tax experts worldwide, offering daily updates on tax news, rate changes, and the complexities of EU and global indirect tax schemes. By delivering expert knowledge, VATlive aims to assist multinational businesses in navigating the challenges of cross-border trading.
Taxcient
Acquisition in 2010
Taxcient is a San Diego-based company that offers web-based sales tax automation services, focusing on sales and use tax compliance. The company provides comprehensive solutions that include the management of exemption certificates and tax filing services. Taxcient caters to a diverse clientele, including prominent enterprise clients, ensuring that businesses can efficiently navigate the complexities of tax compliance.
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