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Avalara Purchases Portway International

Avalara, a tax compliance software company, bought Portway International, Avalara said in an Aug. 2 news release. Portway, which is based in Canada "provides customers with Harmonized System classifications and outsourced customs brokerage services." Scott McFarlane, CEO of Avalara, said…

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that by "combining Portway’s experience and knowledge of cross-border compliance with Avalara’s advanced technologies and expansive product content, we can help businesses reach new customers in new regions with confidence.” Terms of the deal weren't released.