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Affiliate commission tax explainer

Affiliate commissions can raise income tax and VAT, GST or sales tax questions for both the affiliate who earns them and the store that pays them.

Where are the store and the affiliate?

The tax explainer needs JavaScript. Tax rules differ by country, so check with the tax authority in each country or a qualified tax professional.

  • 101 countries
  • Reviewed September 2026

For the background, read How are affiliate commissions taxed?

This is general information about how the rules usually work, not tax advice. Rules change and individual situations differ, so ask a qualified tax professional about a specific case.