How to Set Up International Automatic Taxes in GoHighLevel

If you use ClickUp or other project tools alongside your CRM, you still need a reliable way to manage billing. This guide explains how to configure international automatic taxes in GoHighLevel so your invoices and subscriptions apply correct tax rates based on your customers’ locations.

By the end of this walkthrough, you will know how to enable automatic taxes, choose country-specific rules, and confirm that every GoHighLevel invoice and subscription uses the correct VAT, GST, or local tax rate.

What Are International Automatic Taxes in GoHighLevel?

International automatic taxes in GoHighLevel use Stripe’s tax engine to calculate and apply the correct tax for each customer. The system relies on the customer’s country and address to determine the right percentage and tax type.

When configured properly, this feature removes the need to manually edit tax amounts on every invoice, subscription, or payment link you create inside GoHighLevel.

Prerequisites Before Enabling GoHighLevel Tax Automation

Before you configure international automatic taxes in GoHighLevel, make sure you have the following:

• An active Stripe account connected to your GoHighLevel sub-account.
• Access to the sub-account where you issue invoices and subscriptions.
• Your business tax registration details (such as VAT or GST ID) as required in your country.

Once these prerequisites are in place, you can turn on automatic tax calculation within your GoHighLevel billing settings.

How to Enable International Automatic Taxes in GoHighLevel

Follow these steps to activate international automatic taxes for your GoHighLevel sub-account:

Step 1: Open Payments Settings in GoHighLevel

1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
2. Choose the appropriate sub-account from the left sidebar.
3. Navigate to the Payments or Invoices section, depending on your interface version.
4. Open the Settings tab related to billing or payments.

This area controls how GoHighLevel communicates with Stripe and how taxes are applied to your billing documents.

Step 2: Connect Stripe and Enable Stripe Tax

1. In the payments settings, confirm that Stripe is connected to your GoHighLevel sub-account.
2. If Stripe is not connected, follow the prompts to link your Stripe account.
3. Within Stripe, ensure that the tax feature or automatic tax calculation is enabled for your account.

Because GoHighLevel relies on Stripe’s tax engine, the Stripe configuration determines which international tax rules are available to you.

Step 3: Turn On Automatic Taxes in GoHighLevel

1. Return to your GoHighLevel payments or invoice settings.
2. Locate the option for Automatic Tax or similar wording.
3. Toggle the setting to On to enable automatic taxes.
4. Save your changes.

After this step, GoHighLevel will start requesting tax calculations from Stripe when you create eligible invoices, subscriptions, or payment requests.

Configuring Country-Specific Tax Rules in GoHighLevel

To ensure your GoHighLevel account applies accurate international taxes, configure your company location and registration details in Stripe and confirm they align with your business profile.

Set Your Business Location and Tax ID

1. In Stripe, go to your Tax or Settings section.
2. Enter your business address and country of registration.
3. Provide your tax identification numbers (e.g., VAT ID, GST number) as required.
4. Save your tax registration settings.

GoHighLevel uses this information via Stripe to determine the correct tax obligations based on the customer’s country and your business location.

Configure Where to Collect Taxes

1. In Stripe’s tax settings, add the countries or regions where you need to collect taxes.
2. Select the appropriate collection settings for each region (such as inclusive or exclusive tax).
3. Review the list to ensure all target markets are covered.

Once saved, these collection settings are applied when GoHighLevel requests tax calculations through Stripe.

Using International Automatic Taxes on GoHighLevel Invoices

With your configuration complete, you can start using automatic taxes on invoices generated from GoHighLevel.

Step 1: Create a New Invoice in GoHighLevel

1. Open the relevant sub-account in GoHighLevel.
2. Go to the Payments or Invoices section.
3. Click Create Invoice or the equivalent option.
4. Select the customer or contact for whom the invoice is being created.

Make sure the customer’s address and country details are fully populated, as GoHighLevel and Stripe rely on that data for tax calculations.

Step 2: Add Line Items and Check Tax Settings

1. Add your products or services as line items on the invoice.
2. Confirm each item is eligible for tax under your Stripe configuration.
3. Ensure the option to use Automatic Tax is enabled for the invoice.

GoHighLevel will then send the invoice details, including customer location and item information, to Stripe to compute the correct tax amount.

Step 3: Review and Send the Invoice

1. Preview the invoice total, which now includes the automatically calculated tax.
2. Verify that the tax percentage and description are correct for the customer’s region.
3. Click Send or Share to deliver the invoice to your client.

From this point, payments collected through GoHighLevel for this invoice will already reflect the appropriate international tax rate managed by Stripe.

Using Automatic Taxes on GoHighLevel Subscriptions and Payment Links

International automatic taxes in GoHighLevel are also available for subscriptions, recurring plans, and payment links that use Stripe.

Configure Subscription Plans with Automatic Taxes

1. In GoHighLevel, open the section where you manage products or subscriptions.
2. Create or edit a subscription plan linked to Stripe.
3. Enable Automatic Tax for the subscription.
4. Save your subscription settings.

When customers subscribe through GoHighLevel, Stripe will automatically add the correct tax every billing cycle based on their saved address.

Use Payment Links with International Taxes

1. Generate a payment link or checkout link in GoHighLevel that is powered by Stripe.
2. Confirm that automatic taxes are enabled for the associated product or price.
3. Share the link with your customer via email, SMS, or funnel pages.

At checkout, the system will display tax amounts calculated from the customer’s location, ensuring compliance without manual adjustments in GoHighLevel.

Troubleshooting International Taxes in GoHighLevel

If you notice that taxes are not appearing correctly in GoHighLevel, check the following:

• Verify that Stripe is connected and active in the sub-account.
• Confirm that automatic tax is enabled in your GoHighLevel invoice or subscription settings.
• Ensure the customer’s country and address are filled out accurately.
• Review your Stripe tax registrations and collection regions.

If the issue persists, compare your current settings with the official documentation to ensure every requirement is met.

Official Documentation and Additional Resources

For the original step-by-step instructions on international automatic taxes used by GoHighLevel, review the official help article here: GoHighLevel International Automatic Taxes Guide.

To further optimize your CRM billing setup, funnels, and automation strategies beyond basic GoHighLevel configuration, you can also explore expert resources at Consultevo.

Conclusion: Streamline Global Billing with GoHighLevel

International automatic taxes allow GoHighLevel users to manage VAT, GST, and other regional tax obligations with minimal manual work. By connecting Stripe, enabling automatic tax features, and configuring tax registrations in the correct countries, you can ensure every invoice, subscription, and payment request is compliant and accurate.

Use the steps in this guide as a checklist each time you deploy GoHighLevel in a new region so your global billing remains both efficient and legally aligned.

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