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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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December 10, 2025

Top 10 VAT Audit Questions Answered

VAT audits can be really stressful, so it’s no wonder we get so many questions about them. Knowledge is power, so we’ve answered the most common VAT audit procedure questions in one place for your reference. VAT Audit Questions and Answers What triggers a VAT audit for an ecommerce business selling in multiple countries? Getting […]

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November 20, 2025

How to Get a VAT Refund in Europe

There are three ways for your business to get a VAT refund in the European Union: On your VAT return, the EU VAT Refund Scheme, and 13th Directive reclaims. Which you can use will depend on where your business is based and whether your business is registered for VAT. How do VAT Refunds work? The […]

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November 14, 2025

IOSS Number FAQs

Getting an IOSS number can be a key part of shipping orders to the EU. We’ve answered all the most frequently asked questions about them to help you understand how they work. What happens if my IOSS number is valid, but EU customs still stop the shipment? Even if you have a valid IOSS number, […]

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November 6, 2025

Amazon VAT FAQs

Have you been thinking about starting to sell on Amazon internationally? We’ve answered all the most common questions sellers have about Amazon VAT and selling to Europe. If Amazon collects VAT under OSS for some orders, do I still need to register for VAT in each EU country where my FBA stock is stored? Yes. […]

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October 28, 2025

What is Postponed VAT Accounting?

Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) is a system that allows you to pay all your import VAT on your VAT return. You might also see it called “import deferral”. Usually, you’d have to pay it up front when you import something. If you import a lot to a single country, PVA can be a real […]

Jennifer Budd

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September 30, 2025

What is Import VAT and How Does it Work?

Import VAT is a tax charged on goods being imported into the EU and the UK. It’s a percentage rate calculated on the CIF value (customs value) of the goods. What is Import VAT? Essentially, import VAT is the VAT (Value Added Tax) you pay on imports. VAT is a consumption tax that’s applied at […]

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