1. Introduction
1.1. Company Overview
Welcome to SimpleVAT, a leading provider of tax consultancy and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions specialized in VAT compliance. Our services are designed to streamline and simplify the VAT return process for businesses of all sizes, with a particular focus on those utilizing the One Stop Shop (OSS) VAT scheme.
1.2. Service Offering
Our offerings include comprehensive tax consultancy services and a user-friendly SaaS platform. The consultancy service is tailored to assist businesses in efficiently managing their VAT returns, providing expert guidance and support throughout the process. Our SaaS platform, on the other hand, offers a lighter version of our service, enabling clients to autonomously gather the necessary data and file their VAT returns with ease.
1.3. Target Audience
Our services are particularly beneficial for companies engaged in cross-border e-commerce, including those involved in Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). Given the complexity of tax compliance in these scenarios, our expertise and solutions offer significant value in ensuring adherence to VAT regulations while optimizing the efficiency of tax processes.
1.4. Affiliate Program Objective
The objective of our Affiliate Program is to establish mutually beneficial partnerships with individuals or entities that can help expand our reach to a broader audience, particularly within the e-commerce sector. Our affiliates play a crucial role in promoting our services, and in return, we offer a rewarding commission structure and support.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Affiliate Agreement, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
- Affiliate: An individual or entity that is enrolled and approved in SimpleVAT’s Affiliate Program, agreeing to promote our tax consultancy and SaaS services in exchange for receiving a commission on sales generated through their referral efforts.
- Referral: A potential customer who has been directed to SimpleVAT’s services through an affiliate’s marketing efforts. A referral is considered successful when the potential customer completes a purchase of our services.
- Commission: A predetermined percentage or fixed amount of money awarded to the affiliate for each successful referral that results in a qualified sale of SimpleVAT’s services.
- Qualified Sale: A sale transaction that meets all the criteria set forth by SimpleVAT, including but not limited to completion of purchase, payment in full, and adherence to our terms of service. A sale is only considered 'qualified' after surpassing any applicable return or cancellation periods.
- Marketing Materials: Any banners, links, logos, or other content provided by SimpleVAT for use by affiliates in promoting our services.
- Intellectual Property: Refers to any and all intellectual property rights, including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, domain names, and any other features of brand identity used by SimpleVAT.
- Confidential Information: Any non-public information relating to SimpleVAT’s business operations, financial conditions, customers, technology, and marketing strategies, disclosed to the affiliate during their participation in the Affiliate Program.
3. Enrollment
3.1. Application Process
To become an affiliate of SimpleVAT, interested parties must complete and submit an affiliate application through our website. The application will require basic information such as name, contact details, website URL (if applicable), and a brief description of how the applicant plans to promote our services. SimpleVAT reserves the right to request additional information to assess the suitability of the applicant.
3.2. Approval Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on criteria such as relevance to our target audience, quality of content, traffic or audience size, and alignment with our brand values. SimpleVAT retains sole discretion in approving or rejecting applications. Not all applications will be accepted.
3.3. Acceptance Notification
Successful applicants will be notified via email and provided with a unique affiliate ID and access to our affiliate portal. This portal will contain necessary resources, including marketing materials, tracking tools, and performance reports.
3.4. Agreement Acceptance
Upon acceptance into the Affiliate Program, affiliates are required to agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Affiliate Agreement. Participation in the program implies full acceptance of these terms and conditions.
3.5. Program Training and Support
SimpleVAT will provide initial guidance and resources to help new affiliates familiarize themselves with our services and the affiliate program. Ongoing support will be available to assist affiliates in optimizing their promotion strategies and addressing any program-related inquiries.
4. Commission Structure
4.1. Basis for Commission
Affiliates will earn a commission on the monthly subscription fees paid by clients who are referred to SimpleVAT through the affiliate’s unique referral link or code.
Commission will be calculated solely based on these monthly subscription fees. Incidental fees, including but not limited to VAT registration/deregistration fees, certified translation charges, OSS registration fees, and audit assistance fees, will not be included in the commission calculation.
4.2. Commission Eligibility
Commissions will be awarded for all subscriptions regardless of their duration. This includes clients who subscribe for only one month as well as those who opt for longer subscription periods.
4.3. Disbursement
Commissions are disbursed 7 calendar days after the end of the subscription period for which they are due. For example, if a client starts their subscription on December 12th and pays for one month, the subscription period would end on January 11th. The commission for this period will be paid out no earlier than January 12th and no later than January 19th.
4.4. Commission on Multi-month Subscriptions
In cases where clients pay for subscriptions in advance (e.g., three months or 12 months), commissions will still be disbursed on a monthly basis. This approach is adopted to align commission payments with actual revenue received and to protect against situations where refunds might be issued. If a refund is issued to the client, the commission will be adjusted accordingly to reflect the actual subscription period.
4.5. Commission Rates
Affiliates will earn a base commission of 20% on monthly subscription fees for each client referred to SimpleVAT who subscribes to our services.
4.6. Service Tier Differential
For clients subscribing to the full-service tier, affiliates will receive an additional 5% commission, totalling 25%, recognizing the higher value and complexity of this service level.
The self-service tier will attract the standard base commission of 20%.
