International Commerce Support
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International Commerce Support

Overview

Fluid provides comprehensive ecommerce solutions for multiple international markets. Our platform ensures full compliance across different regions, supporting localized payment methods, legal frameworks, tax requirements, and consumer protection standards.

Supported Markets

United States 🇺🇸

Payment Processing & Currency

Primary Currency: USD (United States Dollars)

Payment Methods Supported:

  • Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
  • Apple Pay
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Klarna (Buy Now, Pay Later)

Payment Gateway: Citcon

Address & Shipping Support

Address Format:

  • Address Line 1 (required)
  • Address Line 2 (optional)
  • City (required)
  • State (required) - All US states populated in dropdown
  • ZIP Code (required)

Tax Compliance

Tax Calculation Options:

  • Fluid's Tax Solution - Integrated tax calculation and compliance platform
  • Third-party integrations - Support for external tax service providers

Features:

  • Automated state sales tax calculation
  • Real-time tax rates by jurisdiction
  • Tax-inclusive checkout experience
  • Compliance with state tax reporting requirements

Language Support

Checkout Experience: English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin) Mobile App: English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)

Enrollment Requirements

Brand Partner Enrollment Form Fields:

  • Date of Birth - Must be 18+ years old (required)
  • Contact Information - Phone number for communications
  • Banking Information for Commission Payouts:
    • Bank Account Number - For direct deposit payments (required)
    • Bank Routing Number - 9-digit routing number (required, validated)
  • Tax Identification (required):
    • Social Security Number (SSN) for individuals
    • Employer Identification Number (EIN) for businesses
    • Format: XXX-XX-XXXX (SSN) or XX-XXXXXXX (EIN)

Canada 🇨🇦

Payment Processing & Currency

Primary Currency: CAD (Canadian Dollars)

Payment Methods Supported:

  • Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
  • PayPal
  • Venmo

Payment Gateways:

  • FluidPayments (primary)
  • Citcon (for APMs)

Alternative Payment Methods (APMs):

  • Alipay (through Citcon)
  • Klarna (through Citcon)
  • WeChat Pay (through Citcon)
  • PayPal (through Citcon)
  • Venmo (through Citcon)

Address & Shipping Support

Address Format:

  • Address Line 1 (required)
  • Address Line 2 (optional)
  • City (required)
  • Province (required) - All Canadian provinces and territories populated in dropdown
  • Postal Code (required)

Tax Compliance

Tax Calculation Options:

  • Fluid's Tax Solution - Integrated tax calculation and compliance platform
  • Avalara integration - Third-party tax service provider

Tax Structure:

  • Federal GST: 5% (all provinces/territories)
  • Provincial Variations:
    • HST provinces: Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island
    • GST + PST provinces: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba
    • GST only: Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon Territory

Features:

  • Automated provincial tax rate calculation
  • Real-time tax compliance
  • CRA reporting requirements ($30,000 threshold)

Language Support

Checkout Experience: English, French (French in development) Mobile App: English, French

Enrollment Requirements

Brand Partner Enrollment Form Fields:

  • Date of Birth - Must be 18+ years old (required)
  • Banking Method Selection (required):
    • Traditional Banking Option:
      • Institution Number - 3-digit bank institution number (validated)
      • Transit Number - 5-digit branch transit number (validated)
      • Account Number - Bank account number (typically 7-12 digits)
    • Interac e-Transfer Option:
      • Interac e-Transfer Email - Email address registered for e-Transfer payments
  • PIPEDA-compliant consent mechanisms
  • Provincial compliance verification

Australia 🇦🇺

Payment Processing & Currency

Primary Currency: AUD (Australian Dollars)

Payment Methods Supported:

  • Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
  • Alipay
  • Klarna
  • WeChat Pay

Payment Gateway: Citcon

Address & Shipping Support

Address Format:

  • Address Line 1 (required)
  • Address Line 2 (optional)
  • City (required)
  • Province (required) - All Australian states and territories populated in dropdown
  • Postal Code (required)

Tax Compliance

Tax Calculation Options:

  • Fluid's Tax Solution - Integrated tax calculation and compliance platform
  • Third-party integrations - Support for external tax service providers

Tax Structure:

  • GST: 10% (Goods and Services Tax)
  • GST threshold: $75,000 AUD for business registration
  • GST-inclusive pricing - Prices must include GST or clearly display it
  • Automatic GST refunds on returned items

Business Requirements:

  • ABN (Australian Business Number) requirement for business partners
  • TFN (Tax File Number) for payment processing
  • Payment summaries - Australian tax reporting equivalent

Language Support

Checkout Experience: English, Chinese (Mandarin), Vietnamese Mobile App: English, Chinese (Mandarin), Vietnamese

Enrollment Requirements

Brand Partner Enrollment Form Fields:

  • Date of Birth - Must be 18+ years old (required)
  • Banking Method Selection (required):
    • BSB + Account Number Option:
      • BSB Number - 6-digit Bank State Branch number (format: XXX-XXX, validated)
      • Account Number - Australian bank account number
    • PayID Option:
      • PayID - Email address, mobile number, or ABN for instant payments
  • Business Registration:
    • ABN (Australian Business Number) - 11-digit number (format: XX XXX XXX XXX, optional)
    • "I don't have an ABN" checkbox option (47% withholding tax may apply)
  • Privacy Act compliance for all data collection
  • State/territory compliance verification

Philippines 🇵🇭

Payment Processing & Currency

Primary Currency: PHP (Philippine Pesos ₱)

Payment Methods Supported:

  • GCash (Primary e-wallet)
  • Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
  • PayMaya (Alternative e-wallet)
  • Cash on Delivery (COD)
  • Local bank transfers

Payment Gateway: Citcon

Address & Shipping Support

Address Format:

  • Address Line 1 (required)
  • Address Line 2 (optional)
  • City/Municipality (required)
  • Province (required) - All Philippine provinces populated in dropdown
  • Postal Code (required)
  • Geographic delivery considerations: Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

Tax Compliance

Tax Calculation Options:

  • Fluid's Tax Solution - Integrated tax calculation and compliance platform
  • Third-party integrations - Support for external tax service providers

Tax Structure:

  • VAT: 12% (Value Added Tax)
  • VAT threshold: ₱3 million PHP for business registration
  • Withholding tax: 5-10% on commission payments
  • Percentage tax for non-VAT registered businesses

Business Requirements:

  • TIN (Tax Identification Number) requirement
  • BIR Form 2307 for creditable tax withheld at source
  • Mayor's Permit, Barangay Clearance - Local business registration
  • DTI/SEC registration compliance
  • BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) reporting and compliance

Language Support

Checkout Experience: Filipino (Tagalog), English Mobile App: Filipino (Tagalog), English

Enrollment Requirements

Brand Partner Enrollment Form Fields:

  • Date of Birth - Must be 18+ years old (required)
  • Banking Method Selection (required):
    • Bank Account Option:
      • Bank Code - Bank code or SWIFT code for Philippine bank (e.g., BPI, BDO, MBTC)
      • Bank Account Number - Peso-denominated account number for commission payouts
    • Digital Wallet Option:
      • Digital Wallet (GCash or Maya) - Mobile number or wallet ID for e-wallet payments
  • Tax Identification:
    • TIN (Tax Identification Number) - 12-digit BIR-issued number (format: XXX-XXX-XXX-XXX, required and validated)
  • Business Registration Verification:
    • Mayor's Permit and Barangay Clearance verification
    • DTI/SEC registration compliance check
  • Mobile Contact Number - Prioritized for SMS-first communication
  • Data Privacy Act compliance for all personal information collection

Technical Infrastructure

Payment Processing: Multi-gateway architecture supporting regional preferences Address Validation: Real-time validation and formatting by country Tax Calculation: Automated compliance with local tax requirements Legal Framework: Dynamic agreement system supporting regional variations Multi-language: Scalable localization system for checkout and mobile experiences

Getting Started

For implementation details, integration requirements, or to discuss expansion to additional markets, please contact our international commerce team.

Last Updated: October 2025

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