Category: Ecommerce Tips

I’m importing into the EU – What do I need to know about VAT? The European single market is a formidable playground for businesses as it offers free movement of goods, capital, and services, making trading internationally less burdensome thanks to the absence of internal borders. As a…

Why understanding VAT remains vital for ecommerce businesses  As the situation is constantly developing, this information is subject to change. We’ll keep this page as up to date as possible. Last updated: 21/04/2020 It’s understandable that VAT might not be your top priority right now….

What is the VAT On Electronic Commerce (VOEC) Scheme? Norway is updating it’s VAT systems for low value goods being imported directly to private customers. As of the 1st April 2020, the new VAT On Electronic Commerce (VOEC) scheme will come into force….

What inspires them? What’s next for ecommerce? What do crossborder sellers need to prepare for?  As it is International Women’s Day, we thought we’d take a moment to shine the spotlight on the brilliant women who making working at SimplyVAT.com…

What will VAT compliance look like for you in 2021? Update 04/08/2020 – Formal Postponement of 2021 VAT ecommerce package: The introduction of the 2021 VAT ecommerce package has formally been postponed until July 2021 meaning that sellers need to…

After 47 years of EU membership and 3 years of political drama, the UK will cease to be a member of the European Union at 11:00pm (London time) this Friday. The Withdrawal Agreement, or ‘Brexit Bill’ received Royal Assent last week, and consequently…

Will these changes to French VAT law affect your business? From January 1st 2020, the French tax authority will be making digital marketplaces jointly liable for the VAT due by sellers suspected of ignoring their French VAT obligations.   As a new year resolution, France is going on a real hunt for e-commerce fraudsters and online marketplaces are currently in the…

As of the 1st January 2020, the Polish Tax Authorities are changing the way they receive VAT payments. Up until the 31st December 2019, payments were made into one centralised bank account in Poland where payment references would need to…

Germany requested by the EU to withdraw legal changes affecting EU e-commerce retailers This will probably come as a relief for many e-commerce sellers who dreaded having their accounts potentially shut on Ebay or Amazon German marketplaces.   In October 2019, the European Commission decided…

GST rules for non–resident retailers selling low value goods to New Zealand consumers   If you are currently selling goods online to New Zealand based consumers or intending to do so, then this policy change from the New Zealand Government might be relevant…