VAT, Tax & Withholding Policy

Section 01

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

• All paid users, including creators and brands
• All regions where Hatch is available, including the U.S., EU, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and Singapore
• All monetized activity, including subscriptions, tips, and product sales

Section 02

VAT and GST on Platform Fees

If you are located in a country that requires VAT or GST on digital services, Hatch will charge and remit the appropriate amount on platform fees as required by law.

VAT or GST will be displayed during checkout or on invoices where applicable. For Australian users, Hatch complies with Australia's simplified GST system for digital services. GST is collected by Stripe and remitted directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) — you do not need to self-remit GST on Hatch platform fees.

Section 03

VAT for Creators in the EU/UK

If you are a business user located in the EU or UK, you must:

• Provide a valid VAT number (if registered)
• Understand that Hatch will treat your revenue as business-to-business (B2B) income
• Self-account for VAT via reverse charge (if applicable)

Hatch does not withhold VAT on payouts to EU/UK business users unless legally required. If you are not VAT-registered, you may have additional reporting obligations in your jurisdiction.

Section 04

U.S. Tax Obligations

If you receive payouts through Hatch and reside in or earn income from the United States:

• You must provide tax details via Stripe Connect
• U.S. persons must submit a Form W-9
• Non-U.S. persons must submit a Form W-8BEN (for tax treaty eligibility)

Reporting Thresholds: Hatch or Stripe may issue a Form 1099-K or 1099-MISC to U.S. residents. Reporting thresholds are subject to IRS guidance and may change year to year. As of 2025, the standard threshold is $5,000 in gross payments (transitional IRS guidance); the IRS has indicated a future threshold of $600 may apply. We recommend consulting a tax advisor regardless of threshold — all Hatch income is taxable. Failure to provide tax documentation may delay or suspend payouts.

Section 05

Withholding Taxes (International Users)

Hatch complies with applicable withholding tax treaties. If you reside outside the U.S., you may be subject to tax withholding unless a treaty applies.

Your rate is determined by Stripe based on your submitted documentation.

Section 06

Creator Responsibilities

As a monetizing user, you are responsible for:

• Reporting your Hatch income to your local tax authority
• Charging VAT/GST to your subscribers if legally required in your jurisdiction
• Keeping copies of earnings statements for tax filing
• Consulting a tax advisor if you operate as a business or sole proprietor

Hatch provides monthly earnings reports and maintains transaction-level records visible in your dashboard.

Section 07

Platform Responsibilities

Hatch is responsible for:

• Charging and remitting VAT/GST on platform service fees
• Providing transparency on earnings and deductions
• Collecting tax forms and verifying identity for payouts
• Complying with digital marketplace tax laws globally
• Cooperating with local tax authorities if audited or requested

Section 08

Invoices and Receipts

Hatch issues receipts for membership and subscription payments (with tax lines where required), earnings statements for creators, and tax forms via Stripe (e.g., 1099s, VAT invoices). All documents are accessible through your dashboard or by request to [email protected].

Section 09

Changes and Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in tax law, country-specific VAT/GST thresholds, or platform structure. You will be notified of material changes, and the latest version will be posted at hatch.social/legal/tax.

Section 10

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