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June 16, 2025
Ecommerce Accounting: Best Practices
Running a successful Ecommerce business in the UK and across Europe means more than having great products - it requires precise financial oversight and strict tax compliance. Shifting VAT regulations, complex logistics and multiple currencies mean solid accounting practices are no longer optional - they’re essential. Our colleagues at Ecommerce Accountants have put together 8 […]


June 3, 2025
ChatGPT x Shopify: The Next Big Ecommerce Sales Channel
The Future of Ecommerce Is Conversational Picture a customer asking, “What’s the best running shoe under £100?” and, within seconds, ChatGPT not only recommends options but also facilitates the purchase all within the same chat. This scenario is rapidly becoming a reality. OpenAI is integrating Shopify’s checkout directly into ChatGPT, transforming it from a conversational […]


May 1, 2025
VAT in Northern Ireland Post-Brexit
When January 1st, 2021, arrived, the United Kingdom (UK) had finally left the European Union (EU). As a result, the way we account for VAT between the UK and the EU has changed. The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is the UK’s only land border with the EU. As part of […]


April 25, 2025
Duty Deferment and Postponed VAT Accounting
Duty Deferment is the practice of delaying payment for some kinds of duties and taxes on goods imported into the UK. If you regularly import goods into the UK, you might find it a useful tool for managing your cash flow and simplifying your importing process. What is a Duty Deferment Account? If you regularly […]


April 16, 2025
GPSR: What It Is and What You Need to Do
 The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a set of EU rules designed to make sure that consumer products being sold in the EU are safe. It covers nearly all products that aren’t food, regardless of the sales channel. By replacing the General Product Safety Directive and the Food Imitating Product Directive, the EU hopes […]


April 1, 2025
How to Switch VAT Service Provider
Is your VAT service provider failing you? Maybe they’re missing deadlines, ignoring your messages or worse, on the brink of bankruptcy. Late VAT returns and poor communication aren’t just frustrating. They have the potential to snowball into penalties, audits and even a two-year ban from business-critical schemes like Import One Stop Shop. Any disruption in […]


March 19, 2025
Influencer Tax: Do Online Creators Pay VAT?
In the last decade, social media influencers have blazed a trail for a new kind of entrepreneur, constructing a lucrative industry from a downtime hobby. Under this 'influencer' umbrella, a wide range of disciplines are included. From recipe bloggers to family vloggers, fitness gurus and everything in between. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok have […]


March 18, 2025
Do UK Sellers Pay US Sales Tax?
Taxes are complex, no matter where you live in the world. But in the US, it gets even trickier because each state makes its own rules and regulations around sales tax. This makes it difficult for UK sellers to know their sales tax obligations when selling in the US. This guide will explain what UK […]


March 18, 2025
Why Brand Protection is Essential for Ecommerce Businesses
Building a successful ecommerce brand takes time and effort, but without the right protection, copycats and counterfeiters can undermine everything you have worked for. From fake sellers online to scammers impersonating your brand on social media, the risks are real and costly. A strong Intellectual Property (IP) strategy, including trade marks, design rights and patents, is […]


March 13, 2025
How to Avoid Stockouts and Overstocks on Amazon: Best Practices
Stockouts and excess inventory are costing you money right now. Think about it: Every stockout means lost sales and angry customers. Every overstock ties up cash and racks up storage fees. Truth be told, most Amazon sellers struggle to find the right balance. They either scramble to restock or watch money collect dust in excess […]
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