Global Tax Settings

Global Tax Settings is where you configure store-wide tax defaults that apply across all regions. Distinct from per-region rates: per-region handles "how much" (the rate); global handles "how" (display mode, registration data, tax service connection).

You'll work at /admin/store/{storeId}/settings/taxes: the global section sits at the top of the page.

What's controlled here

Before you begin

• You are signed in to your Tanqory store admin.
• You have Manage settings permission.
• You have decided your tax strategy (consult accountant).

Steps

1. Open Settings > Taxes

The Taxes page renders.

(opens full size)

2. Set display mode

• Tax-inclusive ($107) for EU / UK / AU / NZ / many APAC.
• Tax-exclusive ($100 + tax) for US / Canada.

This is the default; per-region can override.

3. Enter your tax registrations

Tax IDs for each jurisdiction where you have nexus + are registered. Tanqory uses these on invoices + for B2B reverse-charge eligibility (EU).

4. Connect a tax calculation service (recommended for complex setups)

For multi-state US: Avalara or TaxJar. For global VAT: Avalara or similar. For simple single-region: built-in is fine.

5. Set default origin location

The fulfillment location that determines your tax nexus by default.

6. Set behavior on missing region

If a customer ships to a region you haven't configured:

• Block checkout (force you to configure).
• Apply 0% tax (risk of under-collection).

Default to 0% with notification, then configure quickly.

7. Save the global settings

8. Configure per-region rates

After global, configure each region's rate. See Tax Regions.

Verify the result

• Display mode reflects on test orders.
• Tax IDs appear on test invoices.
• Tax service computes rates (if connected).
• Default origin handles unmapped destinations.

Best practices

• Pick display mode based on market expectation.
• Use a tax service for multi-region complexity.
• Keep tax IDs current: outdated breaks invoicing.
• Test thoroughly before launch.
• Engage an accountant: DIY tax is risky.

Common mistakes

• Wrong display mode for market.
• No tax service for multi-state US: manual rates drift.
• Stale tax IDs.
• Block-checkout on missing region: kills international sales.
• Skipping accountant consultation.

If something goes wrong

• Tax not appearing: verify region; verify global behavior on missing region.
• Wrong display mode: review global + per-region overrides.
• Tax service errors: verify API credentials.
• Permission denied: your role lacks Manage settings.

Next steps

• Tax Regions
• Tax Service Selector
• Tax Display and Calculation

Related articles

• Taxes and Duties
• Tax Calculation Service
• Tax Settings