Wolters Kluwer has acquired Marosa, a provider of VAT compliance and advisory services, for $129.2 million. The transaction, completed through Wolters Kluwer’s Tax & Accounting division, brings Marosa’s technology-enabled services and SaaS platform under the ownership of the global information services company. This is a full acquisition, with Marosa’s operations and team now integrated into Wolters Kluwer’s existing portfolio.
Marosa specializes in VAT management, offering a combination of consulting services and its proprietary software, VATify. The platform centralizes VAT registrations, automates return submissions, and handles communication with tax authorities. With over two decades of tax experience, the company serves more than 2,000 clients and provides support in 12 languages. Wolters Kluwer, known for its software and information solutions for professionals, is adding these capabilities to its corporate tax offering.
The acquisition is driven by the growing complexity of cross-border VAT obligations, particularly for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions. Marosa’s technology addresses this by automating compliance workflows that are often manual and fragmented. For Wolters Kluwer, the deal expands its ability to offer end-to-end VAT solutions, complementing its existing indirect tax software and services. The integration is expected to strengthen the company’s position in the European market, where VAT rules vary significantly by country.
Marosa’s team and its VATify platform will remain operational, with plans to align them with Wolters Kluwer’s broader tax compliance ecosystem. The combined offering aims to provide clients with a more unified approach to managing VAT across borders, reducing administrative burden and improving accuracy. Wolters Kluwer has indicated that the acquisition will support its strategy of deepening its footprint in the compliance and regulatory reporting space.
The combined entity will focus on expanding the reach of VATify to a wider international client base, leveraging Wolters Kluwer’s distribution network and Marosa’s specialized expertise. The deal is expected to close in the coming months, subject to customary regulatory approvals.