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March 23, 2026
4 Ways to Explain the IOSS Limit to Your Customers
The IOSS limit is the 150-euro intrinsic value threshold that applies to parcels shipped under the scheme. IOSS (Import One Stop Shop) makes it easy to deal with VAT when you’re selling to customers in the EU. But you can only use it for orders worth less than €150. Orders worth more than that will have to be shipped DAP (Delivered at Place), which […]


March 19, 2026
1 Seller, 4 Amazon Stores: Amazon Pan-EU Made Simple with SimplyVAT
Since 2018 we’ve supported one ecommerce seller, Aaron Burton, across four different companies. Over the years he’s returned to SimplyVAT repeatedly because of the problem-solving, technical expertise and reliability of SimplyVAT Staff.  Our relationship with Aaron started with two Amazon business owned by a parent company. As the company’s accountant, he worked with us to get them VAT compliant for Amazon’s Pan-EU programme.  Fast-Tracking an EORI Number and Communicating with German Customs  Brexit and the […]


March 4, 2026
Ecommerce News March 2026
TL;DR: March 2026 VAT and Ecommerce news from around the world to help you stay up-to-date with the market. France’s Small Parcel Tax Requires VAT Registration  On the 1st of March, France introduced a Small Parcel Tax (SPT), known in French as the Taxe sur les Petits Colis (TPC). It applies to all parcels imported into […]


February 27, 2026
EU Small Parcel Levy and National Handling Fees
The EU Small Parcel Levy is a customs duty applied to all low-value parcels entering the EU. The €3 charge will come into effect on the 1st of July 2026 and applies EU-wide. It applies to each item in a consignment, according to its tariff headings.  The levy is a temporary measure to address what the EU considers an urgent issue. It will last until the […]


February 18, 2026
Why the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme Matters to Ecommerce Brands
The Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS) is a UK legal framework designed to tackle VAT fraud. Businesses have to register for the scheme if they store goods that are:  Fulfilment centres – or third-party logistics (3PL) hubs – can only work with customers that are registered for UK VAT. They are legally required to check a potential customer’s VAT number. That means you can’t use a 3PL or Amazon FBA […]


February 16, 2026
What is an E-Invoice and How does E-Invoicing Work?
An e-invoice (electronic invoice) is a digital invoice that uses a structured data format like XML or JSON. Unlike paper of PDF invoices, e-invoices contain machine-readable information. That means they can be sent, received and processed automatically by whatever finance software you and your customers are using. E-invoicing has been around since the 1960s but has only really come into prominence in the last 20 years.   What is E-Invoicing Used For?  E-invoicing is […]


February 3, 2026
SimplyVAT Acquired by AVASK Global Compliance
London, 2nd February 2026  AVASK Global Compliance and SimplyVAT announce strategic transaction to strengthen their position as a global compliance and indirect tax leader. AVASK Global Compliance and SimplyVAT announce a strategic transaction that brings together two highly respected compliance specialists, creating a leading global platform for indirect tax and regulatory compliance serving internationally trading businesses.  The transaction combines AVASK’s technology-led compliance platform and multi-disciplinary expertise across VAT, Customs, Extended […]


January 20, 2026
Intrastat Reporting Thresholds 2026
The word Intrastat is a mash of ‘Intracommunity’ (a word used in the EU to describe things that happen between EU States) and ‘Statistic'. An Intrastat report is statistical data, showing the amount of goods you’ve moved between EU countries. It includes stock you’ve moved between warehouses in different countries, orders you’ve shipped from one […]


January 15, 2026
How it Works: eBay Global Shipping Program
The eBay Global Shipping Program (GSP) helps eBay sellers ship to customers all over the world. Using the Global Shipping Program allows you to ship stress-free and at a lower cost to customers in 100 countries.  How does eBay Global Shipping Program Work?  When you’re creating an eBay listing, you’ll have the option to select “Sell internationally with the Global Shipping Program”. You’ll find it under the International […]


December 12, 2025
Top 10 Ecommerce Trends for 2026
Ecommerce trends change quickly as the tech the industry is built on and consumer tastes evolve. 2026 is set to be another year of seismic shifts. As we gear up to tackle the new year, we’ve rounded up ten things we think you should be looking out for. 1. AI shopping assistants go mainstream  At the […]
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