Category: Distance Sales

The New Market Surveillance Regulation Written by Roberth Jonsson, CEO of 24hour-AR If you are selling products into the EU from outside the EU you may, or may not, have heard that there is a new regulation that came into…

EU VAT changes: will these affect your high value imported goods?   Starting 1 July 2021, the new EU VAT rules for ecommerce are coming into effect. These will significantly impact the way VAT should be collected and accounted for on distance sales of goods to private individuals in the EU.  …

The SME Brexit Support Fund has been created by HMRC to help businesses who import or export goods between the UK and the EU. You can use this to apply for and access practical support, including training and professional advice.   Businesses can receive up to £2,000 to help them adapt to the…

The rules for ecommerce taxation in the EU are drastically changing from 01 July 2021. As always when it comes to taxation, planning and understanding your obligations is key. Forget what you have learned so far regarding EU distance sales and VAT rules for e-commerce as everything…

Could there be increased VAT liability for marketplaces selling into Switzerland? On 19 June 2020, the Swiss Federal Council opened a public consultation on amendments to the VAT law, which include an increased liability in the field of VAT for non-resident marketplaces selling into Switzerland.   Since the latest amendments of…

Selling on Amazon Japan: Could and should you be selling on Amazon Japan? Amazon Japan is growing quickly and represents a fantastic opportunity to grow a business. Here are some facts about Amazon in Japan which might surprise you: Japan…

European VAT Distance Selling Thresholds With the holiday season fast approaching and the Black Friday following the madness of Black Friday, are you prepared for the increase in sales this could bring to your business? As an online seller, this…

Brexit: Prepare your Business for a No-Deal Brexit With the deadline of the UK’s departure from the EU getting closer,  the reality of a no-deal Brexit on the 29th March 2019 looks more possible. Our CEO Claire Taylor alongside the…

What Every Amazon Seller Needs to Know About Winning at Currency Conversion Have you ever exchanged currency in a foreign country, only to realize you got a really lousy rate? Maybe you stopped at one of those convenient little stations…

The Meaning of Brexit for VAT Key questions facing international e-commerce businesses and the potential impact of Brexit on VAT.  For e-commerce retailers globally, Brexit poses many unanswered questions. This article looks at how how VAT and trade could be…