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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 […]


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 […]


December 10, 2025
Top 10 Reasons You Should Expand into the EU in 2026
There's never been a better time to expand into the EU. Europe can provide you with stable and fertile ground to win new customers.  The European Union is a prime player in international trade and is one of the world’s most open, outward-focused economies. The EU’s single market has achieved a strong standing on the global […]


December 5, 2025
5 Things to Consider When Shipping to EU Countries
If you’ve found shipping to EU markets challenging in recent years, you’re not alone. Increased taxes, duties, and complex customs procedures can make it complicated to sell and deliver goods to Europe. The good news? There are plenty of ways to make it easier, not matter the size of your business. Whether you’re looking to […]


November 24, 2025
DAP vs DDP: How Should You Ship Your Orders?
A big part of international ecommerce is choosing how you ship your orders. Beyond the kind of packaging you’ll use, or the courier you hire, is the incoterm you’ll ship under.   Incoterms are internationally recognised legal frameworks published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). A lot of people and businesses are involved in moving […]


October 23, 2025
The EU Cosmetics Regulations Guide for Ecommerce Brands
To sell cosmetics online to the EU’s 440 million consumers, you’ll need to meet the market’s regulatory requirements. You don’t need a licence to sell cosmetics in the EU, but your product needs to be up to standard. Plus, you’ll need to think about labelling, tax and marketing rules.  This guide covers EU-wide rules. Each […]
Jennifer Budd

October 15, 2025
WooCommerce VAT: A Guide to Selling Cross-Border Compliantly in 2026
This guide explains how to manage your WooCommerce VAT settings and what you need to know about VAT in general.  Jump to:  What is WooCommerce? Launched in 2011, WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that now has almost 4.5 million stores running on its open-source platform. That represents 33% of all ecommerce. A large portion of […]


September 23, 2025
Shopify VAT: A Guide to Compliantly Selling Cross-Border [2026]
 This guide explains:  Shopify today is one of the most popular ecommerce platforms. Inspired by poor experiences shopping for snowboarding gear online, three Canadians created Shopify in 2004. The platform has gone from strength to strength, doubling its number of online merchants each year. Shopify in 2025 has over 5 million active stores currently operating. […]


September 17, 2025
How to Sell Cosmetics Online to the UK
To sell cosmetics online to the UK, especially as an international brand, you’ll need a plan. This guide covers the basics of everything you need to do to start selling your products in the UK.  Before we get into it, you need to know that Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland (NI) […]


August 13, 2025
An Introduction to Importing from China to the European Union
Importing from China to the European Union (EU) has loads of advantages for ecommerce businesses. If you’re looking to scale your business, importing from China is a great strategy as manufacturers are equipped to handle large orders. Plus, you can find a wide variety of low-cost products from specialised manufacturers.  The higher profit margin comes […]
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