Navigating Global Requirements for Digital Platform Reporting

A comprehensive guide to simplifying international Tax compliance for marketplaces, gig platforms, and digital economies

As digital marketplaces expand globally, tax authorities are introducing stricter rules to ensure transparency and fair reporting of platform-based income. The OECD’s Model Rules for Digital Platforms (MRDP) have set a new global baseline, but many countries—including Australia and China—are taking their own approach with unique filing requirements, data formats, and reporting timelines.

For platform operators, the result is a complex web of obligations, where non-compliance can lead to penalties, reputational damage, and barriers to growth.

This guide provides clarity by offering:

MRDP Fundamentals: What the framework covers, who qualifies as a Reporting Platform Operator (RPO), and what must be reported.
Country-Specific Differences: How reporting requirements vary across the EU (DAC7), UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, China, and others adopting or deviating from MRDP.
Managing Duplicative Reporting: Strategies to navigate overlapping obligations through equivalence agreements, reciprocal reporting, and relief mechanisms.
Compliance Challenges & Best Practices: How to securely collect and verify seller data, manage high-volume transactions, and address jurisdictional XML requirements.
Automation for Future-Readiness: How technology reduces manual effort, keeps platforms aligned with evolving rules, and turns compliance into an opportunity for scalability.

Whether you’re just beginning to assess MRDP requirements or scaling compliance across multiple jurisdictions, this guide equips your platform with the knowledge and strategies to stay compliant, reduce risk, and grow with confidence. Download the full guide to learn how to navigate digital platform compliance with clarity and efficiency.