E-Commerce In The News – June 2018
June 1, 2018 in Amazon, Ecommerce, Ecommerce Tips, News, VAT, VAT and FulfilmentE-Commerce in The News: June 2018
A round-up of the latest and greatest in E-Commerce, VAT and Online Selling
Top news story:
VAT: Brexit’s Hidden Border Dilemma
By Chris Giles
https://www.ft.com/content/7ff44a0c-59e2-11e8-b8b2-d6ceb45fa9d0
Chris Giles the economic editor for the financial times investigates the impact of Brexit on the UK and what leaving the EU looks like for VAT. Giles looks at the European Customs Union and the effect on businesses in the UK. All round an interesting look at the potential implications surrounding VAT if we leave the EU
Amazon Is Notorious for Disrupting Industries – Now Its Eyeing Entire Countries
By Jacob Sonenshine
Business Insider looks at how Amazon is disrupting business and having a huge impact on markets. According to research Published by Morgan Stanley, Amazon is disrupting economies, especially in emerging markets such as India and Latin America.
Amazon, eBay and Fruugo First to Sign HMRC Agreement
By Julia Irvine
Only three marketplaces have signed up to the HMRC VAT compliance agreement since April. The agreement aims to build collaborative relationships
https://economia.icaew.com/en/news/may-2018/amazon-ebay-and-fruugo-first-to-sign-hmrc-agreement.
All You Need to Know About VAT When Selling Online Internationally
By Tamebay
As part of a 10-part video series, Intercultural Elements brings the latest video on VAT.
https://tamebay.com/2018/05/all-you-need-to-know-about-vat-as-a-cross-border-online-seller.html
Your E-Commerce Platform Questions Answered
By Emily Alford
E-Commerce is expected to become a 4 trillion-dollar Global industry by 2020 and as E-Commerce platforms see unprecedented growth, the choice on which one to use is perplexing.
https://www.clickz.com/your-e-commerce-platform-questions-answered/214741/
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