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October 6, 2022
4 Ways to Make High Converting Listings for Amazon Germany
If you're thinking of expanding your business and selling on Amazon Germany, you're on the right track. Amazon Germany is the second-largest platform in Europe, next to Amazon UK. In fact, almost half of German nationals shop on Amazon, and that's a huge pool of potential buyers. Thus, as difficult as it sounds, the potential rewards of catering […]

September 27, 2022
Green Taxes: Using VAT to Fight Climate Change 
In 2021, The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) aimed to reassess how world leaders are achieving their commitments to The Paris Agreement. This agreement lays out vital actions to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. As this window of opportunity is brief, nations are now evaluating current policies. 'Green taxes' are being discussed as […]

September 23, 2022
VAT and The Metaverse: Taxing Virtual Transactions  
Taxation in the metaverse is a complex and emerging topic. Can VAT legislation keep up with the fast-paced digital world? Does holding virtual events or selling goods and services have tax implications? Considering how VAT and the metaverse may interact might be key to staying ahead of the curve in 2022.   The launch of Web […]

August 23, 2022
How to Set Up A Business in the EU and UK
Ecommerce is rising exponentially, and since the pandemic, there’s been no shortage of investors looking to set up a business in the EU and UK. While the idea is simple and may align with most business niches, it’s not as easy to execute an expansion strategy without the right expertise at your disposal. Right off […]

July 26, 2022
NFTs and VAT: Are Non-Fungible Tokens Taxable? 
Can NFTs be taxed? Seeing exponential growth in the last few years, the NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) market has been steadily increasing in popularity. But with unfamiliar territory comes new questions, with the relationship between NFTs and VAT being considered.   What are NFTs?  NFTs are cryptographic tokens, which are virtual tokens of currency or a denomination […]

July 14, 2022
SME Scheme Update: New EU VAT Compliance Rules
How is the SME Scheme changing?   In January 2025 an SME Scheme update will be applied giving businesses established in EU Member States VAT exemptions. This extends the previous SME Scheme and will make the SME Scheme VAT exemption applicable for businesses making supplies in EU countries where they are not directly established.   Finance ministers […]

June 15, 2022
Selling with Zalando: How to stay VAT compliant 
Zalando is one of the largest online fashion marketplaces in Europe, selling to over 45 million customers in as many as 23 EU (European Union) countries. Starting as an online shoe store in 2008, Zalando has transformed into a marketplace that offers both big and small brand names selling sportswear, accessories and cosmetics products, among […]

April 12, 2022
How to apply HS Codes in 2024
What are HS codes?  HS (Harmonised System) tariff codes refer to calculated rates which are applied to all goods that are traded internationally. These codes are essentially a naming system developed by the WCO (World Customs Organisation) to categorise products, ensuring the correct tariffs are applied. This is essential as goods are categorised for their […]

March 21, 2022
Amazon EFN Reopens between the UK and EU in 2022 
In March 2022, fulfilment between the UK and EU is set to reopen via the European Fulfilment Network (EFN). The EFN enables brands that sell on Amazon Europe marketplaces to stock inventory in their local fulfilment centres to send to customers ordering on multiple Amazon EU stores. This means that supplies can be located nearer […]

March 1, 2022
VAT in the Digital Age 2022 Initiative Explained 
In 2022, the European Commission is inviting feedback on three proposed areas of reform in response to the digitalisation of the larger economy and the rise of ecommerce. The initiative, namely, ‘VAT in the Digital Age’, is intended to improve efficiency and overall equity for both EU and non-EU businesses trading within the 27 member […]
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