Category: Ecommerce

‘Black Friday’ is the term used to describe the day that begins the Christmas shopping period. Originating in the US, Black Friday has gone global, as international businesses offer discounted prices and promotions on this day annually.  Amazon first introduced…

This is a guest post written by our partners at MultiplyMii. In combating the effects of rising prices, companies now gear up to find solutions to the million-dollar question: how to reduce business costs in 2022? Let’s face it: running…

Taxation in the metaverse is a complex and emerging topic. Can VAT legislation keep up with the fast-paced digital world? Does holding virtual events or selling goods and services have tax implications? Considering how VAT and the metaverse may interact…

Ecommerce is rising exponentially and since the pandemic there’s been no shortage of investors looking to set up a business in the EU and UK. While the idea is simple and may align with most business niches, it’s not as…

Can NFTs be taxed? Seeing exponential growth in the last few years, the NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) market has been steadily increasing in popularity. But with unfamiliar territory comes new questions, with the relationship between NFTs and VAT being considered.   What…

What are HS codes?  HS (Harmonised System) tariff codes refer to calculated rates which are applied to all goods that are traded internationally. These codes are essentially a naming system developed by the WCO (World Customs Organisation) to categorise products,…

In 2022, The European Commission is inviting feedback on three proposed areas of reform in response to the digitalisation of the larger economy and the rise of ecommerce. The initiative, namely, ‘VAT in the Digital Age’, is intended to improve…

UK shoppers in 2022 are keener than ever to purchase products from overseas. The variety that online stores and marketplaces offer has supplied consumers with a taste for the range and quality of goods found internationally. As more businesses facilitate…

As the original influencer platform, Instagram holds promise for modern entrepreneurs and business owners alike. With over 1 billion active monthly users and over 200 million of them visiting business accounts daily, the social media platform has become a popular…

This guest post has been written by our partners at InterCultural Elements. An Amazon seller account suspension can be an expensive and difficult obstacle to overcome for any type of retailer, especially if you’re selling internationally. The marketplace is known…