Ecommerce VAT guides

UK VAT for online sellers: registration, OSS, marketplace rules, imports and returns, for Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop businesses.

EU €2 handling fee from 1 November 2026: what a parcel to an EU customer now costs

The EU has set its new handling fee at €2 per item from 1 November 2026, on top of the €3 duty. What a UK seller now pays per parcel, with a worked example.

TikTok Shop Sell Across EU: the VAT, customs and returns checklist for UK sellers

UK TikTok Shop sellers can list in 12 EU countries from 19 October 2026. Here is what it costs per order in VAT, customs duty, postage and returns, with a worked example.

Amazon Pan-EU FBA: the Netherlands and Belgium deadlines explained

Amazon requires Pan-EU FBA offers on Amazon.nl by 3 September 2026 and Amazon.com.be by 26 February 2027. What missing them costs and VAT implications.

What is VAT in Europe and How Does it Work?

This article explains how EU VAT works and what entrepreneurs need to know.

Amazon UK VAT Changes: What You Need To Know

Amazon are introducing sweeping VAT changes that will come into effect from 1 August 2024. In this article we look at what those changes are and how they impact Amazon Sellers.

Navigating the Amazon VAT Crackdown: A Guide to VOEC

Amazon is targeting UK sellers that aren’t “established in the UK for VAT.” We have warned some of our clients about this but many sellers have chosen to wait for Amazon to contact them and Amazon now has. So what do you need to know?

EU VAT for ecommerce businesses

When do you need to register for EU VAT, should you use the OSS or IOSS scheme, and how to file your VAT returns.

How to register for UK VAT

How to register for VAT in the UK, common questions and tips.

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