International Indirect Tax, Anthropic

• Have 8+ years of VAT/GST experience, with deep expertise in European and international indirect tax
• Possess strong technical knowledge of VAT rules for digital services, including place of supply, B2B/B2C distinctions, and reverse charge mechanisms
• Have experience in technology or SaaS companies, ideally with consumption-based, API, or subscription business models
• Are skilled at translating complex business models into clear tax positions and advice
• Can communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders across all levels
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable building processes where none exist
• Ability to partner well with direct tax, transfer pricing and accounting personnel
• Are proactive, self-starting, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a global team
• Have excellent project management skills and attention to detail
• We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed
• We urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work

Desirable

• Anthropic is seeking an experienced VAT/GST professional to join our growing Tax team in our Dublin office
• In this role, you'll be responsible for managing and advising on all indirect tax matters outside the United States, spanning Europe, UK, APAC, and other international markets
• You'll work closely with our Global Indirect Tax team, compliance Lead and the broader tax team to develop and execute our international VAT/GST strategy as we scale our AI products globally
• This is an exciting opportunity to join an AI safety company at the forefront of the industry and help build out our international indirect tax function from the ground up
• You'll partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Product, and Go-to-Market teams to embed tax considerations into our global operations
• Provide VAT/GST advisory support on new product launches, pricing models, customer contracts, and go-to-market strategies across international markets
• Advise on the indirect tax implications of corporate restructuring, entity establishment, and intercompany arrangements
• Develop and maintain indirect tax positions and documentation for digital services across multiple jurisdictions
• Support tax-efficient structuring for infrastructure procurement and and reseller arrangements
• Monitor and assess the impact of regulatory changes, including EU VAT in the Digital Age, OECD initiatives, and local digital services tax developments
• Work alongside the Global Indirect Tax Compliance Lead to support VAT/GST registration, filing, and compliance across 30+ jurisdictions
• Assist with customer classification (B2B vs B2C), and place of supply determinations
• Support audit defence and respond to queries from international tax authorities
• Collaborate with external advisors across jurisdictions to ensure accurate and timely compliance
• Partner with Finance Systems to ensure proper tax configuration within ERP, billing platforms, and tax engines for international transactions
• Support testing and implementation of system changes affecting international indirect tax
• Key Jurisdictions:
• EU (with particular focus on Ireland as primary billing entity), UK, Switzerland
• Australia, Japan, Singapore, and broader APAC
• Canada, Latin America, Middle East, and emerging markets as Anthropic expands