Changes to pricing and applicable taxes starting on August 4, 2025. Existing creators will not see any increase
We’re consolidating our platform plans into a standard 10% platform plan + applicable taxes, and standardizing payment processing fees for all new creators who publish their page after August 4, 2025.
Get the details about this change and what to expect as an existing or new creator by visiting our guide on the upcoming pricing changes.
Depending on your location and business status, Patreon may be required to apply sales tax/VAT to the service fees it charges creators. These tax obligations are based on local laws, including how intermediary platforms are treated, the type of service, and whether any exemptions apply in your jurisdiction.
Which countries will Patreon apply tax on fees on?
Patreon may have obligations to collect tax on fees in certain US and non-US locations, which are generally aligned with those where underlying sales are also subject to tax. The taxes that apply to your fees depend on your location, business status, and local tax laws. Refer to our article, Patreon's Sales Tax Requirements, for details regarding relevant locations.
How will tax apply and be collected?
Indirect taxes on creator fees are generally expected to apply per the rates and rules in the Creator’s location. Head over to our article Patreon's Sales Tax Requirements, for information on tax rates that apply in various locations.
- In the United States, where tax is applicable depending on the state, Patreon will generally add such tax
- In non-US jurisdictions, the person liable to account for the tax will, in most cases, depend on the business status of the Creator. In these cases, Patreon will only need to collect tax where the Creator does not provide sufficient valid proof that they are a business customer according to the local rules
Where you provide Patreon with a valid VAT ID, and Patreon does not charge VAT on its fees to you, it will be your responsibility to assess whether you should account for VAT on services acquired from Patreon. Also, note that in certain countries (e.g., South Africa, Switzerland, Indonesia, Malaysia) Patreon will generally charge VAT irrespective of your VAT ID registration status. Irrespective, we encourage you to add your relevant VAT ID to your account to enable overall tax document and compliance obligations.
What do I need to do as a creator?
Application of tax and related tax compliance obligations will depend on the location of the Creator and, often, in non-US locations, on Creator’s business status. For the most accurate application of tax, add the required location details in your Patreon account, as well as your relevant VAT ID in the available box of the W8 form included in the Tax section of your Patreon account.
For information on how to add your VAT ID to the W8 form and a list of relevant VAT IDs, please refer to our Help Center article Providing your VAT ID number. When you are providing your VAT ID, we suggest you review and confirm your business legal address in the same form, which will be our first point of reference for location details in the application of tax. Note also that we expect the VAT ID you share will match the location details provided.
In the absence of a valid VAT ID, Patreon may need to charge VAT/GST to non-US creators. VAT/GST thus charged may not be recoverable for a Creator; please consult with your local tax advisor in this regard.
How is tax calculated?
Where applicable, sales taxes or VAT will be applied on top of the fees charged to a Creator. For example, a Creator located in Australia makes a sale of digital content to a member in the US. The sale to the member is for $10, and the Creator has not provided Patreon with a valid tax registration number.
| Purchase payment amount | $10.00 |
| Creator fee (5%) | $0.50 |
| GST at 10% applicable to fee (charged by Patreon and remitted to the relevant tax authority) | $0.05 |
| Cash to Creator | $9.45 |
Tax will be applied at the time of each member transaction when fees are assessed and retained by Patreon. Taxes thus charged will be separately shown in your creator earnings dashboard.
*In this article (and generally on the Patreon platform), any reference to VAT includes reference to Value-Added Tax (“VAT”), Goods and Services Tax (“GST”), Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”), and any other similar tax or indirect tax imposed in non-US jurisdictions, as relevant. Sales and use tax (“sales tax” or “SUT”) refers to sales taxes applicable in the United States. Together VAT and sales tax will be referred to as indirect taxes or transaction taxes.