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Add a customer

Learn how to add a customer in Global Tax Determination.

  1. Go to Settings > Advanced Settings.
    The legacy settings open in a new tab.
  2. Click Manage.
  3. Select the organization in the side panel.
  4. Click the Customer tab, then click Create/Edit Customer.
  5. In Step 1, enter the customer code and customer name.
    The customer code and name identify the customer in Global Tax Determination.
    • The customer code and customer name do not have to be the same.

    • The customer code can't contain spaces and it must be unique within the organization.

    • The customer name can contain spaces and does not have to be unique.

  6. Set the customer status:
    • If you are currently doing business with this customer, select the Active box.
    • If the customer is inactive, leave the box blank.
  7. In Step 2, set any special tax statuses that apply to the customer:
    • If the customer has an exemption, select the Entity/Use Code for that exemption, then click >. The Entity/Use Code will move from Available Entity/Use to Selected Entity/Use.
    • If the customer is not tax-exempt for any reason, leave Standard Taxing Jurisdiction Based Rules (Default) in Selected Entity/Use.
  8. In Step 3, select the Third Party box if you are a dropshipper and you ship goods to this customer on behalf of the seller.
  9. Click Save.
When the customer data has been saved, a success message appears.