Sovos Launches Indirect Tax Suite for SAP, Enhances Clean Core Readiness

October 1, 2024

Sovos offers the most comprehensive end-to-end indirect tax compliance solution for SAP customers – including e-invoicing, tax determination, filing, and reporting for on-prem and cloud SAP environments.

ATLANTA, GA, October 1, 2024 — Sovos, the always-on tax compliance company, announced the availability of its Indirect Tax Suite for SAP, the first of its kind, an end-to-end solution for indirect tax determination, e-invoicing, filing, and reporting. The indirect tax solutions work with any kind of SAP environment – ECC and S/4HANA (on-premise, private/public cloud). The Indirect Tax Suite is also fully aligned with SAP’s clean core strategy, ensuring businesses can maintain complete and continuous compliance across all tax and regulatory processes without compromising the integrity of their ERP systems. This approach reduces the complexity of tax compliance in their SAP environment, while supporting long-term system stability and scalability. It also helps businesses prepare and meet deadlines for future SAP upgrades — preventing tax challenges from hindering their implementations.

Additionally, as businesses across the globe transition to SAP S/4HANA, the demand for compliance solutions that integrate seamlessly with SAP’s Clean Core principles has never been greater. Sovos is uniquely positioned to meet this challenge, offering the most comprehensive and future-proof Indirect Tax Suite for SAP on the global market.

“With our deep expertise in tax compliance and decades-long partnership with SAP, Sovos has developed a platform unlike anything that exists in the market today. Our Indirect Tax Suite for SAP not only meets today’s compliance needs, but is also fully prepared for the future of continuous transaction controls and e-invoicing,” said Steve Sprague, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Sovos. “Also, our alignment with SAP’s Clean Core strategy means businesses can confidently transition to S/4HANA, knowing their tax compliance processes are secure, scalable, and future-ready.”

Unmatched Global Coverage and Indirect Tax Expertise

Sovos is the first ever and only provider offering a full suite of indirect tax solutions for SAP customers that cover everything from tax determination (for VAT, SUT, GST across the globe) to e-invoicing for meeting the requirements of continuous transaction controls (CTCs). Unlike other vendors who focus solely on tax determination, Sovos provides end-to-end tax compliance solutions tailored to meet the needs of multinational corporations operating in complex regulatory environments.

Covering countries and tax jurisdictions in North America, Latin America, EMEA and APAC, Sovos’ platform ensures compliance with local tax regulations, offering complete visibility into tax obligations and real-time monitoring across jurisdictions. As the market leader in indirect tax solutions, Sovos processes over 16 billion transactions annually, providing businesses with the confidence they need to scale and thrive in an ever-evolving tax landscape.

Preparing for the Future with Clean Core Certification

As SAP transitions from ECC to S/4HANA, the importance of keeping the core ERP free from custom modifications is paramount. By adopting clean core principles, businesses can lower their total cost of ownership, reduce technical debt, and simplify future upgrades. Sovos’ solutions are designed to operate within this framework, offering a seamless integration with SAP’s core while utilizing cloud-based extensions to deliver unmatched flexibility.

“By 2025, Sovos plans to make significant progress in terms of its clean core readiness to ensure a seamless transition for its customers keeping them fully compliant with SAP’s best practices and equipped to handle the complexities of global tax compliance,” added Sprague. “We believe that tax compliance should be a catalyst for growth, not a burden, and our platform is designed to make that a reality.”

Key Benefits of Sovos Indirect Tax Suite:

– Future-Proof Compliance: Seamless integration with SAP ECC, S/4HANA and BTP ensures that businesses are fully prepared for upcoming compliance requirements, including SAP’s Clean Core certification process which is scheduled to start in September 2025.

– Comprehensive Coverage: The Sovos platform addresses tax determination, e-invoicing, and e-reporting, offering a complete tax compliance solution in almost 200 countries.

– Enhanced System Performance: By adhering to SAP’s clean core principles, Sovos helps businesses reduce system complexity, lower maintenance costs, and ensure smoother upgrades.

– Keep SAP Project On Budget: Sovos ensures you never meet with unforeseen cash flow changes, compliance penalties, or late payment fees.

– Expansive Sovos Partner Network: Sovos collaborates with a global network of partners, including Big 4 firms and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), to deliver comprehensive tax compliance solutions and ensure a seamless go-to-market experience.

– Global Expertise: With certifications across key markets, including US, Canada, Brazil, India, and the EU, Sovos’ solutions are designed to support multinational corporations navigating diverse tax regulations.

For more information on how Sovos can help your organization prepare for future tax compliance requirements and protect you on your journey to Clean Core, visit: Sovos ITS for SAP.

About Sovos 
Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth. Our flagship product, the Sovos Compliance Cloud platform, enables businesses to identify, determine, and report on every tax obligation across the globe. Sovos processes 16 billion+ transactions per year, helping companies scale their compliance strategy in almost 200 countries.

More than 100,000 customers – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos’ tax and regulatory expertise and unparalleled integration with their business applications. Learn more at sovos.com.

 

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