Cb Tax Compliance Navigator

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skill: cb-tax-compliance-navigator name: Cross-border Tax Compliance Navigator type: descriptive version: 1.0.0 description: International tax obligations and VAT/GST compliance framework author: Golden Bean (OpenClaw) created: 2026-04-22 category: tax language: en tags: ["tax", "compliance", "vat", "gst", "international", "ecommerce"] outputs: json requires_api: false safety_boundary: Descriptive cross-border e-commerce planning only. No code execution, API calls, network requests, bookings, or real-time data. Does not provide professional advice. Verify information with official sources and qualified professionals.

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Cross-border Tax Compliance Navigator

Overview

Cross-border Tax Compliance Navigator (International tax obligations and VAT/GST compliance framework). This skill provides a structured framework for planning and implementing cross-border tax compliance strategies in international e-commerce contexts. It is designed for businesses expanding into new markets and needing guidance on tax-related considerations.

The framework covers market assessment, regulatory compliance, implementation planning, and ongoing management. It focuses on practical, actionable guidance that businesses can adapt to their specific circumstances.

Trigger Keywords

"cross-border tax compliance"

"international VAT/GST framework"

"tax obligations for e-commerce"

"multi-jurisdiction tax requirements"

"VAT registration thresholds"

"cross-border tax planning"

Workflow

1. Input Analysis: Parse user input to extract target markets, business parameters, and specific tax requirements 2. Tax Obligation Mapping: Generate jurisdiction-specific tax obligations based on extracted parameters 3. Compliance Planning: Create a structured compliance implementation plan with phases and activities 4. Risk Assessment: Identify high, medium, and low-risk scenarios with mitigation strategies 5. Output Delivery: Return a comprehensive JSON response with analysis, recommendations, and disclaimers

Output Modules

Tax Obligation Mapping

Jurisdiction-specific VAT/GST registration requirements and thresholds

Tax rate structures including standard, reduced, and zero rates

Filing frequency, deadlines, and electronic filing requirements

Special rules including distance selling, one-stop-shop, and reverse charge

Registration processes and responsible authorities

Compliance Implementation Plan

Phase 1 Assessment: Determine requirements per target market

Phase 2 Registration: Prepare documentation and submit applications

Phase 3 Systems: Implement tax calculation and collection systems

Phase 4 Reporting: Establish filing processes and ongoing compliance

Risk Assessment

High-risk scenarios including audit probability and penalty structures

Medium-risk scenarios including complexity and error likelihood

Low-risk scenarios with mitigation strategies

Jurisdiction-specific mitigation recommendations

Safety & Compliance

Professional disclaimers and limitations clearly stated

Guidance on when to seek professional tax advice

Information verification recommendations

Safety & Limitations

Safety Boundaries

No Professional Advice: Provides informational frameworks only. Does not replace qualified tax professionals.

No Real-Time Data: Based on general frameworks, not current regulations. Regulations change frequently.

No Transactions: No payment processing, tax calculations, or financial transactions.

No Code Execution: Pure descriptive implementation. No shell commands or network requests.

Descriptive Only: Provides planning frameworks and guidance only.

Limitations

Tax regulations may become outdated and require verification

Business-specific factors may alter applicable requirements

Jurisdiction-specific nuances may not be fully captured

Does not include tax treaty considerations

Product classification nuances may affect applicable rates

Example Prompts

Level 1: Basic Inquiry

"What are my tax obligations for selling in Germany?"

Level 2: Specific Scenario

"US LLC selling digital products to EU customers via own website"

Level 3: Complex Planning

"Multi-market expansion to Germany, France, UK, Australia with mixed physical/digital goods"

Level 4: Detailed Case

"US corporation selling physical goods to Germany and France with Euro 100k annual sales"

Acceptance Criteria

Functional Requirements

Returns valid JSON structure from handle() function

Includes input_analysis field with parsed input information

Contains proper disclaimer with safety boundaries

Provides skill-specific tax obligation mapping

Differentiated from other cross-border e-commerce skills

Quality Requirements

Clear and structured output

Comprehensive framework coverage

Actionable implementation guidance

Proper safety boundaries enforced

Input differentiation verified through tests

Integration

Complementary Skills

Works with cb-compliance-framework for broader compliance coverage

Integrates with cb-market-entry-strategist for market-specific planning

Supports cb-multi-currency-pricing for tax-inclusive pricing strategies

Input/Output Flow

Accepts natural language input via handle() function

Returns structured JSON for system integration

Can be chained with related skills for multi-faceted analysis

Version History

v1.0.0 (2026-04-22)

Initial release

Basic tax obligation mapping for key markets

Compliance implementation framework with phases

Risk assessment with jurisdiction-specific considerations

Input parsing and parameter extraction

JSON output with input_analysis and disclaimer

Safety boundaries and limitations documentation

Test coverage with 6 tests per skill

Technical Details

Handler Interface

Dependencies

None (pure Python standard library only)

File Structure

handler.py: Main handler implementation

tests/test_handler.py: Unit tests (6 tests)

SKILL.md: This documentation file

skill.json: Skill metadata and configuration

ACCEPTANCE.md: Acceptance criteria documentation

.claw/identity.json: Identity and authorship information

Test Coverage

JSON output validation test

Disclaimer presence and content test

Input differentiation test

Jurisdiction-specific functionality test

Product category-specific test

Differentiation evidence test