London, 3rd February 2026
AVASK Global Compliance and SimplyVAT announce a strategic transaction to strengthen their positions as global compliance and indirect tax leaders.
AVASK Global Compliance and SimplyVAT announce a strategic transaction that brings together two highly respected compliance specialists, creating a leading global platform for indirect tax and regulatory compliance serving internationally trading businesses
The transaction combines AVASK’s technology-led compliance platform and multi-disciplinary expertise across VAT, Customs, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and international regulatory compliance with SimplyVAT’s highly regarded VAT specialism and strong reputation within the e-commerce sector.
Headquartered in the UK, the combined group provides a scalable, end-to-end compliance solution for businesses navigating an increasingly complex global regulatory landscape.
SimplyVAT will continue to operate as a standalone brand, with clients supported by their existing SimplyVAT teams. Clients will also benefit from access to AVASK’s broader international capabilities, including eco-tax compliance (EPR), customs advisory, and advanced compliance technology designed to improve accuracy, visibility, and scalability as businesses expand internationally.
By joining forces with SimplyVAT, further strengthens its customer success capabilities and expands service coverage across North America, with the introduction of Canada as a new global expansion opportunity for sellers in the UK, EU and China.
The transaction brings together two founder-led businesses, both established and grown by women who have played a defining role in shaping the global VAT and e-commerce compliance sector.
Melanie Katsaris, CEO of AVASK Group, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome SimplyVAT to the AVASK Group. Claire has built an outstanding business with a strong reputation for technical excellence and integrity values that closely align with our own. This transaction significantly strengthens our VAT capability while expanding the breadth of services and technology we can deliver to clients at a time when regulatory complexity continues to accelerate.”
Claire Taylor, Co-Founder and Principal of SimplyVAT, added:
“Joining AVASK marks an exciting next chapter for SimplyVAT. The group’s international reach and robust compliance technology across indirect tax, eco-tax and customs allow us to combine deep technical expertise with technology-enabled delivery. This enhances accuracy, insight, and scalability for our clients as they grow and trade globally.”
The combined business is uniquely positioned to support clients from initial market entry and VAT registration through to ongoing compliance, advisory services, and international expansion across the UK, EU, and other global markets.
