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Sphere's Global Compliance Blog

Find regional guides, tax developments and thought leadership at the intersection of AI and tax here

What Is a Tax Exempt Certificate?

What is a tax exempt certificate? Learn how SaaS companies use them, who qualifies, and how to stay compliant across U.S. states and beyond.

Jennifer Dunn
10 Apr 2026
Indirect Tax

What Is a VAT/GST ID? Global Tax Guide for SaaS

Do you need a VAT or GST ID for global SaaS sales? This guide covers registration, verification, and compliance tips every CFO should know.

Jennifer Dunn
10 Apr 2026
SaaS

Building TRAM | The World’s First Tax Review and Assessment Model

Sphere's AI-native tax research system that interprets global indirect tax rules, builds product taxonomies, and automates taxability and rate determinations.

Alex Bowcut
23 Nov 2025
AI

Sphere Raises $21M Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz

Sphere secured a $21M Series A led by a16z to build the first AI-native cross-border compliance engine, meeting rising demand for scalable global tax solutions.

Nick Rudder
18 Nov 2025
Announcements

Top 5 Leading Sales Tax Compliance Software in the US (2026)

Leading US sales tax compliance tools compared. Discover which software fits your SaaS or e-commerce needs, from automation to remittance.

Jennifer Dunn
12 Jun 2026
Tools

6 Best TaxJar Alternatives for Global Sales Tax Compliance in 2026

Frustrated with TaxJar? Compare the 9 top alternatives out there. Explore pricing, features, and find the best choice for your growing business.

Jennifer Dunn
12 Jun 2026
Tools

Fonoa Competitors Explained for Global SaaS

Evaluating Fonoa competitors? See how top tax compliance platforms compare on VAT, sales tax, pricing models, and global scalability.

Jennifer Dunn
12 Jun 2026
Tools

Sales Tax Software for SaaS: How to Choose the Right Platform

Sales tax software for SaaS companies to automate registration, real-time tax calculation, filing, remittance, and global VAT and GST compliance.

Jennifer Dunn
12 Jun 2026
SaaS

6 Best Anrok Competitors for Tax Automation

Compare top Anrok competitors for SaaS tax automation. Learn how solutions differ by pricing, automation, and international coverage.

Jennifer Dunn
12 Jun 2026
Tools

Tax Preparation Software for Professionals (7+ Tools Compared)

Explore professional tax preparation software for CPAs handling complex tax filing, business returns, and multi-client workflows across states.

Jennifer Dunn
12 Jun 2026
Tools

Top 4 Vertex Competitors for Global Tax Compliance

See how Vertex competitors compare on pricing, automation, and global coverage. Discover better tax compliance tools built for SaaS.

Jennifer Dunn
12 Jun 2026
Tools
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