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DAC7 Disclosure

Last updated: 2026-07-20

Revdeo is operated by Optinize GmbH, a German limited liability company. Under EU Council Directive 2021/514 (“DAC7”), implemented in Germany by the Plattformen-Steuertransparenzgesetz (PStTG), Revdeo qualifies as a reporting platform operator. We are obliged to collect, verify and report certain information about Revs who earn through the platform to the German Federal Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern — BZSt), which then shares the data with the tax authority in the Rev’s country of residence.

1. Who is reported

A Rev is reported to BZSt in any calendar year in which:

  • The Rev received more than €2,000 in total earnings through Revdeo, or
  • The Rev had more than 30 reportable activities (each accepted Bounty submission counts as one activity, regardless of payout), or
  • The Rev is established or resident in any EU Member State (the threshold-free rule for “sale of goods” does not apply to Revdeo because we facilitate personal services, but reporting still occurs once thresholds are met).

2. What is reported

For each reportable Rev, Revdeo reports to BZSt:

  • Full legal name, primary address, country of residence
  • Tax identification number (TIN) and Member State of issuance
  • VAT-ID where applicable
  • Date of birth (for individuals) or business registration number (for legal entities)
  • Total consideration paid (gross earnings) per quarter, in EUR
  • Number of relevant activities (accepted submissions) per quarter
  • Any fees, commissions or taxes withheld by Revdeo
  • The Stripe Connect account identifier used for payout

3. Reporting cycle

Reports cover the calendar year and must reach BZSt by 31 January of the following year. Revdeo files electronically via the BZSt Online Portal (BOP).

4. Annual statement for Revs

Every Rev who meets a DAC7 reporting threshold receives an annual statement from Revdeo by 31 January, summarising the data reported to BZSt. The statement is available as a PDF download in the Rev app under Earnings → Tax documents. We recommend Revs keep this statement for their own tax filing.

The annual statement is for information only. It does not replace a tax-advisor consultation, and earnings remain taxable in the Rev’s country of residence under that country’s rules.

5. Information we collect from Revs

To meet our DAC7 obligations we must collect, before any payout, the following from every Rev:

  • Full legal name
  • Residential or registered address
  • Country of tax residence
  • Tax identification number (TIN)
  • Date of birth (individuals)
  • Business registration number and VAT-ID (legal entities and freelancers registered for VAT)

Most of this data is collected during Stripe Connect onboarding and shared with Revdeo through Stripe. We may request additional information directly if Stripe does not provide a required field.

6. Consequences of refusal

If a Rev fails to provide the required information after two reminders, Revdeo is legally required to suspend payouts and freeze the account until the information is supplied. After 60 days of continued non-compliance the account is closed and any accrued balance is held until information is provided or until forfeiture under § 9 of our Terms of Service.

7. Data protection

Information collected for DAC7 reporting is processed under Art. 6 (1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation) and stored for ten (10) years per § 147 of the German Fiscal Code (Abgabenordnung — AO). See the Privacy Policy for details on controllers, sub-processors and data-subject rights.

8. Scope and disclaimer

This page describes how Revdeo discharges its statutory reporting duty as a platform operator. It does not constitute tax advice. Revs should consult a qualified tax advisor in their country of residence regarding income-tax, VAT and social-contribution obligations.

9. Questions

DAC7 enquiries: tax@revdeo.io. General contact details are on the Imprint page.