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What is Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) And How Does it Work
In this article, we will look at Postponed VAT Accounting, how it works and how it could be of benefit to your business. What is Postponed VAT Accounting? So, what is postponed VAT accounting? Postponed VAT Accounting has been available in the UK since Brexit on 1...
VAT In The Digital Age
Hot on the heels of the biggest change to VAT since its inception, there are now proposals to further reform EU VAT that have recently been in consultation. The proposals have three strands: The modernisation of VAT reporting obligations and the facilitation of...
Amazon European Fulfilment Network Opens Up New Opportunities
EU Fulfilment from the UK Amazon's recent opening up of their European Fulfilment Network ("EFN") to allow fulfilment of EU orders from the UK has created new opportunities for sellers to sell into the EU without having to deal with the complexities of cross-border...
Proposals for an Online Sales Tax
The Government issued proposals for an online sales tax earlier this year. Here we take a look at the arguments for and against and what challenges the introduction of such a tax might pose. Why Is An Online Sales Tax Needed? The coronavirus pandemic and consequent...
Benefits of Being Vat Registered: Is It Worth Being Vat Registered?
In this article, we explore the potential benefits to businesses of registering for VAT in the UK. There are many different factors to consider when registering your business for VAT. Depending on your individual circumstances, it may be that you will overall see a...
Walmart Global Seller Summit UK
As the leading provider of accountancy and taxation services to the e-commerce industry it was only natural that we found ourselves at the Walmart Global Seller Summit at the QEII Centre in London for what proved to be a highly informative day. Walmart had...
Shopify vs Amazon FBA: Best Choice For Ecommerce Business
The pandemic undoubtedly fuelled the global growth of entrepreneurship. As a result, the number of new eCommerce businesses has also grown significantly, with many selling their products and services on platforms or marketplaces such as Shopify and Amazon. Whether you...
How Much Does It Cost to Sell On Etsy UK
In recent years, more businesses than ever before are using online marketplaces such as Etsy to sell a wide range of products to a worldwide audience. Allowing businesses of all shapes and sizes to gain exposure and sell their goods on a secure platform, Etsy was...
How Much Does Amazon Charge To Sell In The UK
Amazon is one of the biggest e-commerce companies in the world and its success is mainly down to its huge product offering, accommodating selling plans and global reach. Both B2C and B2B businesses sellers use Amazon to reach millions of customers. With flexible...
How to Calculate VAT on Amazon Sales
For Amazon sellers, working out how to calculate VAT on their Amazon sales can be challenging and it’s incredibly important to get this right in order to get a good hold of your profitability. But we’re here to help. Here’s our guide to calculating VAT on your Amazon...
Rental Cost When Working Away From Home
When working away from home an employee may find it more cost-effective to rent a flat or apartment rather than book a hotel if the arrangement is for any duration. A case that involved Tim Healy, the actor, helps to shed some light on the tax deductibility of this...
Working From Home While Abroad
It is becoming increasingly common, especially amongst online businesses, for the workforce to be spread globally and for employees to work from home. Employers need to be aware of their responsibilities both in the UK and the country where the employee is based....