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SaaS
Financial Services

Revolutionizing global tax compliance with AWS-Powered SaaS platform

Tax Canary is a digital firm that provides tax information for over 190 countries and territories, making it easier for businesses and individuals to understand the tax implications of international operations. Their platform offers dynamic, user-friendly tools designed to deliver thoroughly researched tax insights, enabling businesses to operate globally with confidence.

Scope of work

In conjunction with Tax Canary’s vision, we decided to build this SaaS solution by leveraging the robust infrastructure offered by AWS services and technologies.

SaaS Solution Architecture and Design

Design architectural diagrams and system components for seamless global functionality, scalability, stringent security, and efficient integration across international tax jurisdictions.

Cloud Native App Development

Develop cloud-native applications leveraging AWS services for optimal performance, scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency in supporting TaxCanary's operational needs.

Database Management

Implement and manage AWS database services like Amazon RDS and Aurora to ensure efficient handling of TaxCanary's extensive tax data requirements.

Tech stack

Utilizing advanced AWS technologies and modern development tools, our goal was to provide a dependable and scalable solution tailored to meet the diverse requirements of businesses and individuals navigating international tax regulations.

AWS Lambda
Amazon RDS
AWS API Gateway
AWS WAF
AWS CloudTrail

Tax Canary was founded with the vision to make international tax accessible, enabling businesses to confidently provide services worldwide while ensuring awareness of tax implications in advance.

Project Goals
40%
Reduction in API response time with serverless
30%
Improvement in research efficiency of users
25%
Boost in tax compliance rates by businesses

Project challenges

The primary challenge was ensuring the accuracy of tax information, enhancing security measures for sensitive data protection, and optimizing user-friendly access to real-time updates. These efforts were crucial to maintaining compliance with international tax regulations and maximizing user opportunities in global business operations. Failure to address these challenges could lead to compliance risks and missed opportunities due to unreliable tax insights.

The process

Our process was driven by a meticulous approach focused on delivering accurate and scalable tax insights globally.

Our solution

We developed a comprehensive SaaS solution for Tax Canary, leveraging leading cloud technologies for scalable serverless computing, robust database management, secure storage, efficient API management, and advanced security measures, with ongoing support and optimization.

Scalable Serverless Computing

We implemented scalable serverless computing solutions using AWS Lambda, ensuring Tax Canary's platform could handle varying workloads efficiently while optimizing operational costs.

Robust Database Management

Utilizing Amazon RDS and Aurora, we established a robust database management system for Tax Canary, ensuring reliable data storage and efficient retrieval to support their extensive tax data needs.

Secure API Management

With AWS API Gateway, we enabled secure and efficient API management, ensuring Tax Canary's users could seamlessly access and interact with crucial tax data while maintaining robust security protocols.

Secure Storage Solutions

Leveraging Amazon S3, ensuring the platform could store and manage vast amounts of tax data securely and efficiently, meeting stringent compliance and data protection standards.

Fast Content Delivery

Using Amazon CloudFront, we optimized content delivery, ensuring fast and reliable access to tax-related information across various geographical locations, and enhancing user experience.

Comprehensive Security Measures

We implemented robust security measures including AWS WAF and IAM, safeguarding the platform against potential threats and ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Final results

Our solution transformed how Tax Canary's users access tax information, offering real-time insights across a vast range of jurisdictions, achieving a significant reduction in research time for users, enhanced data accuracy, and improved compliance with international tax laws.

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