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Fonoa Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users praise Fonoa for their responsive and dedicated customer support, making integration and issue resolution seamless and efficient. (13 mentions)
Users find Fonoa's easy integrations invaluable, appreciating its intuitive API and outstanding customer support. (7 mentions)
Users appreciate the accuracy of Fonoa, benefiting from real-time tax calculations that reduce manual errors significantly. (5 mentions)
Users commend Fonoa for their exceptional communication, noting responsive customer service and effective collaboration with the team. (5 mentions)
Users appreciate the simplified compliance management Fonoa provides, easing operational burdens and enhancing transparency across markets. (5 mentions)
Users feel Fonoa needs improvement in features and a more polished approach for smoother integrations as it expands. (7 mentions)
Users highlight tax issues, wishing for better validation features and timely support for a smoother experience. (3 mentions)
Users find the complex interface initially confusing, but it becomes easier to navigate with experience. (1 mentions)
Users experience occasional connection issues, but quick turnaround times help mitigate frustration during outages. (1 mentions)
Users find Fonoa's high pricing model challenging, especially with increasing transaction volumes affecting cost predictability. (1 mentions)
Users find the high fees of Fonoa challenging, especially for businesses with increasing transaction volumes. (1 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Fonoa

1. Customer Support
Users praise Fonoa for their responsive and dedicated customer support, making integration and issue resolution seamless and efficient.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fonoa has put the right foot forward"

What do you like about Fonoa?

I think many businesses will come to realise that Fonoa has several great propositions that can help meet the requirements legislated for both now in

Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Focuses on authenticity of user experiences"

What do you like about Fonoa?

We have been working with Fonoa to integrate their invoice generation and report transaction APIs for various tax authorities. One of the things we ap

2. Easy Integrations
Users find Fonoa's easy integrations invaluable, appreciating its intuitive API and outstanding customer support.
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CA

Chris A.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Comprehensive VAT software that ticks all the boxes!"

What do you like about Fonoa?

The GITC VAT return software is very comprehensive and can handle our complicated VAT set up to include multiple entities within a VAT Group, partial

DB

Dushan B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Implementing Electronic Invoicing through Fonoa"

What do you like about Fonoa?

In our software, we utilize Fonoa for our Clients in the Billing module. I would like to highlight several aspects of Fonoa: - The technology is fac

3. Accuracy
Users appreciate the accuracy of Fonoa, benefiting from real-time tax calculations that reduce manual errors significantly.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fonoa as tax compliance and reporting solution"

What do you like about Fonoa?

Fonoa as a tax compliance and reporting service provide us with real time tax calculation without thinking about the impact and which impacted in redu

CA

Chris A.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Comprehensive VAT software that ticks all the boxes!"

What do you like about Fonoa?

The GITC VAT return software is very comprehensive and can handle our complicated VAT set up to include multiple entities within a VAT Group, partial

4. Communication
Users commend Fonoa for their exceptional communication, noting responsive customer service and effective collaboration with the team.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Great Company and customer service"

What do you like about Fonoa?

They are great and communication! Phil reid is a great account manager of ours and helps us navigate the complexities of tax automation

Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"GITC - VAT MDT software"

What do you like about Fonoa?

The customer service is helpful and responsive

5. Compliance Simplification
Users appreciate the simplified compliance management Fonoa provides, easing operational burdens and enhancing transparency across markets.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fonoa has put the right foot forward"

What do you like about Fonoa?

I think many businesses will come to realise that Fonoa has several great propositions that can help meet the requirements legislated for both now in

Verified User
C

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Reliable and Supportive E-Invoicing Solution with Promising Growth Potential"

What do you like about Fonoa?

What I like best about Fonoa is the combination of a solid core product and an outstanding support team. The e-invoicing solution is well-suited for c

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Fonoa

1. Improvement Needed
Users feel Fonoa needs improvement in features and a more polished approach for smoother integrations as it expands.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Focuses on authenticity of user experiences"

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

While our overall experience has been very positive, there is certain area where we see room for improvement. As the platform continues to expand to n

DB

Dushan B.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Implementing Electronic Invoicing through Fonoa"

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

Areas for improvement: - Ul requires more features

2. Tax Issues
Users highlight tax issues, wishing for better validation features and timely support for a smoother experience.
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Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"A standout vendor for Global tax compliance – Great tech and even better people"

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

It's not so much a dislike, but a wish to see further expansion in the future. Specifically, it would be great to have tax ID validation for Canadian

Verified User
U

Verified User

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fonoa... a true partnership"

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

Even though our company have had issues with the VAT number validation feature, and small issues with the use of zip codes in the determination of US

3. Complex Interface
Users find the complex interface initially confusing, but it becomes easier to navigate with experience.
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CA

Chris A.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Comprehensive VAT software that ticks all the boxes!"

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

Some of the menus and dashboard layouts can be a bit confusing for new users, but once you get used to them they're easy to use. I'd also like to be a

4. Connection Issues
Users experience occasional connection issues, but quick turnaround times help mitigate frustration during outages.
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Niranjan B.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"Fonoa’s suite of tax automation services"

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

All good so far. There have been some outages but the TAT was pretty quick with agreed SLOs.

5. Expensive
Users find Fonoa's high pricing model challenging, especially with increasing transaction volumes affecting cost predictability.
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Karen Y.
KY

Karen Y.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fonoa delivers on compliance and transparency"

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

The biggest challenge with Fonoa is its pricing model. While the product delivers clear value, especially in terms of compliance and automation, the

6. High Fees
Users find the high fees of Fonoa challenging, especially for businesses with increasing transaction volumes.
See 1 mentions

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Karen Y.
KY

Karen Y.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.5/5

"Fonoa delivers on compliance and transparency"

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

The biggest challenge with Fonoa is its pricing model. While the product delivers clear value, especially in terms of compliance and automation, the

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DB
Senior Legal Counsel
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Implementing Electronic Invoicing through Fonoa"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

In our software, we utilize Fonoa for our Clients in the Billing module.

I would like to highlight several aspects of Fonoa:

- The technology is facilitating seamless integration.

- Ul and API are intuitive and user-friendly

- The Customer Support Team responds promptly to reported issues and proactively informs us about any changes or observations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

Areas for improvement:

- Ul requires more features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aubrey Harper of Fonoa

Thanks for sharing your experience. Love that the integration has been smooth and that the UI, API, and support have all contributed to a positive experience, just what we hope to hear!

Appreciate the note on UI features as well—that kind of feedback helps guide where we focus next. Excited to keep supporting your e-invoicing journey.

BS
Senior EMEA eComm Platform Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great partner for eCommerce tax validation"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

Fonoa is very easy to work with and brings a great deal of technical expertise. Support queries are handled promptly as well.

For a multinational business, having a knowledgeable partner who simplifies the implementation of both country-specific and cross-border tax validations is essential. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

I am not particularly satisfied with the pricing model, as I find it to be on the expensive side.

The cost for lookups that exceed the agreed contract volume is also quite high. Since this is a new implementation, accurately estimating the required volume can be challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karen Y.
KY
Product Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fonoa delivers on compliance and transparency"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

Fonoa provides a strong layer of confidence when it comes to invoicing compliance and reporting obligations across multiple countries. It uses a single API, which is amazing for scaling to multiple countries.

One of the most valuable aspects is how it handles the connection to local tax authorities. This removes a huge operational and compliance burden from our internal teams. I also really appreciate the transparency it offers. We can easily track what has been reported, the reporting status, and view any potential issues that need attention.

The country-specific integration guides are particularly helpful. They save a lot of time by summarizing the key technical and legal requirements in a clear and accessible way.

Overall, Fonoa has made it significantly easier to scale operations into new markets without needing to build deep tax expertise in-house for each one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

The biggest challenge with Fonoa is its pricing model.

While the product delivers clear value, especially in terms of compliance and automation, the cost can become quite high, particularly for businesses with growing transaction volumes, as pricing is tied to usage.

This makes it somewhat difficult to forecast costs, and it can become a limiting factor when planning large-scale rollouts or onboarding new countries.

That said, the product is solid overall, and we continue to rely on it for our most important compliance workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aubrey Harper of Fonoa

Karen, thanks for such a comprehensive review. It’s great to hear that Fonoa has helped reduce the burden on your internal teams while giving you visibility and confidence across markets. That’s exactly the kind of impact we hope to make.

We also appreciate your honest feedback on pricing. We understand that usage-based models can bring challenges when forecasting for growth, and that’s something we’re continuing to evaluate as we scale. Your input is incredibly valuable as we think about how to best support customers at every stage.

Glad to be part of your compliance journey, and looking forward to helping you expand into even more markets.

Kirsten B.
KB
Global director of Indirect tax
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great to company to work together with and products are quickly improving on their end"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

The team is highly responsive and always willing to help. FOnoa brings together strong expertise in both tax and IT, which is evident in their approach. Whenever issues arise, they are resolved promptly.

About the Tax engine: the process of going live with new tax registrations is smooth and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

Currently I cannot see the rules of my own individual Taxengine for the company.It would be very helpful to have greater visibility in this area, although I understand that this feature is planned for the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Maret K.
MK
Commerce Specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Expansion made easy, and few points to improve on"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

From the initial integration to implementing new services, Fonoa team has been exceptional in providing the service and support to Bolt for expanding to new markets and being compliant in the existing ones.

Once the API has been integrated, adding new markets to use the service, has been relatively easy. The country guides are clear and if there are corner cases due to the business logic, troubleshooting and support is a collaborative effort from both customer support, engineering and product teams.

Fonoa is agile and in case we would like to expand to a market where they do not have presence yet, they work with. the customer to find a solution together. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

While the products in general work very well, there have been cases where business has been disrupted due to changes in the error messages or API that was not communicated ahead of the change taking place.

Self service dashboards have improved overtime but could still have few additional features that would make analysing the data easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aubrey Harper of Fonoa

Thanks for the detailed feedback, Maret. We’re really happy to hear that working with our team has made expanding into new markets smoother and more collaborative for Bolt. It’s especially encouraging to know the guides, support, and flexibility have helped you stay compliant while scaling.

We also appreciate the heads-up on where we can do better. Clearer communication around changes and continued improvement of our dashboards are both top of mind, and your input helps us get there faster. Thanks for your thoughts.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great partner with custom tailored solutions, great care and high coverage"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

Fonoa's greatest strength lies in its ability to adapt to the unique business needs and models of its clients. Having collaborated with them on several projects, I have been consistently impressed by the flexibility of their centralized solutions. In various markets, Fonoa's tailored approaches have been essential for meeting compliance requirements that would have otherwise taken us much longer to address. This also reflects in ease of use and initial integration.

The Fonoa team demonstrates a high level of professionalism and care, not only during the initial stages of collaboration but also in their ongoing support. They regularly conduct check-ins, monitor our business, and work to enhance the partnership. This proactive approach ensures that we receive timely solutions, especially when new compliance requirements arise.

I also appreciate working with a team that is versatile and willing to take on diverse responsibilities. Fonoa does not restrict itself to tax compliance alone; they provide additional value through features related to identity, governance, and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

For a while, Fonoa's most apparent area for improvement was its limited ability to adapt to the diverse needs of businesses across various industries—in other words, how legal requirements are applied in practice within different domains. However, over the past year or so, this aspect has improved significantly and has now become one of Fonoa's strongest features. They are now able to take into account a business's model, specific needs, and industry during implementation, which allows them to offer much more flexible solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dawn W.
DW
Senior Tax Accountant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Excellent service"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

What I like best about Fonoa is their fantastic customer support. From the start of our onboarding, the team has been incredibly responsive and easy to work with. We’ve had regular check-ins with our account team, and they always make sure we’re supported and moving in the right direction.

They’re also very committed to meeting deadlines and following through on what they promise, which has made the whole process smooth and stress-free. It really feels like they care about their customers and want to make sure everything goes right.

Overall, Fonoa has been great to work with — reliable, communicative, and genuinely invested in our success. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

Fonoa doesn’t yet have all the features we need in a sales tax engine, but the team has been very proactive and transparent about their roadmap. They’re clearly dedicated to building out the functionality we need and are receptive to feedback. It’s great to see how invested they are in meeting customer expectations and continuously improving the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Paula C.
PC
Project Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Review from the Client Project Manager’s Perspective"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

What I’d like to highlight about Fonoa, first from a team quality perspective, is their consistently positive attitude. They’ve always been open to constructive communication and have provided solid support as a vendor — making collaboration with Fonoa genuinely pleasant.

I also value their agility and responsiveness. The team reacts quickly to issues and shows a flexible, solution-oriented mindset, which has been key to keeping momentum Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

One area of improvement for Fonoa, from my point of view, would be to ensure the agreed timelines are consistently met, in order to avoid delays.

Additionally, providing closer support to local and tax teams throughout the different project phases would be valuable — helping ensure full coverage of functionalities, trainings, and other key elements, so we can anticipate and minimize potential risks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aubrey Harper of Fonoa

Thanks for sharing your perspective, Paula. It's great to hear that the collaboration has felt positive and that our team’s responsiveness and mindset have helped keep things moving.

We also really appreciate the feedback around timelines and local support during project phases. Those are important areas, and your input helps us continue to raise the bar. We're glad to be part of your journey toward greater efficiency and centralized processes.

CA
Financial Accountant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Comprehensive VAT software that ticks all the boxes!"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

The GITC VAT return software is very comprehensive and can handle our complicated VAT set up to include multiple entities within a VAT Group, partial exemption calculations, annual adjustments, reverse charge VAT etc.

It has a detailed reporting suite that shows us a summary of VAT incurred and charged for the quarter that helps us analyse our income and expenditure. Their customer service is also extremely helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

Some of the menus and dashboard layouts can be a bit confusing for new users, but once you get used to them they're easy to use. I'd also like to be able to reset my password myself via a link on the log in page, rather than having to email the helpdesk and wait for a response. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aubrey Harper of Fonoa

Thanks for the detailed feedback, Chris. It's great to hear that the GITC VAT software is handling your complex setup effectively and that the reporting features and support have been valuable.

We appreciate the notes on usability and self-service options. Improving the user experience is a priority, and feedback like yours helps guide where we focus next.

Jakub M.
JM
Product Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"e-Invoicing product through Fonoa"
What do you like best about Fonoa?

There are several key aspects I would like to highlight regarding Fonoa:

Advanced API Design:

The technology features a highly sophisticated API design, which facilitates straightforward and efficient integration.

Intuitive User Interface and API:

Both the user interface and the API are intuitive, contributing to a seamless user experience.

Responsive Customer Support:

The Customer Support Team responds promptly to reported issues and proactively communicates any changes or issues they observe.

Expanding Country Coverage:

The platform’s country coverage is continuously being expanded. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Fonoa?

Areas for improvement

Enhanced User Interface Functionality:

The user interface would benefit from the addition of further features to better support diverse user needs and workflows.

Comprehensive Business Case Coverage:

While certain business cases are not yet fully addressed, the team diligently records all feedback and insights. They are actively working on implementing requested features in a timely and efficient manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aubrey Harper of Fonoa

Really appreciate you taking the time to share this. It's great to hear the API design, UI, and support have all contributed to a solid experience so far. And you're right—the expanding country coverage is something we're excited about too.

Thanks as well for the constructive feedback. Adding more depth to the UI and covering more complex business cases are both important goals for us, and your input helps guide where we go next. We're glad to be building this with you.

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