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Amazon Netherlands is open: Register your online business now!
Drumroll please! Apart from selling freshly cut tulips, and the famous Gouda cheese, the Netherlands have a new feather in their hat. The long-awaited and fully-functional Amazon Netherlands platform will go live this year - and you can register your business to start...
4 ways to make your online store better for the environment
How green is E-commerce? The perception that online shopping does less damage to the environment than people who drive their vehicles to physical outlet stores is plausible. According to studies, delivery trucks exert less energy and generate less CO2 emissions...
UK Tax changes for 2020 following the election
The Conservatives are governing the country and quickly the current bid has started to “Get Brexit Done”. As it is the main focus for now, British people can expect that the Conservatives are putting Brexit into action and that the UK may leave the EU by the end of...
Self-Assessment: A guide to completing and submitting your tax return
The self-assessment return deadline is quickly approaching - if this is the first time for you that you are submitting a self-assessment tax return, do not fret. Our guide will provide you with everything you need to know in order to help you prepare for the...
Social video: The future of E-commerce?
We predict that many online users are going to shop on social video apps such as Instagram and TikTok in the future. Whether you're purchasing a packet of instant noodles or a high-end designer sweater, it is prominent that short video clips are the future of...
Flat-Rate Scheme – Could it benefit your business?
What is the Flat-Rate scheme? The flat-rate scheme is an alternative way for businesses to calculate Value-Added Tax when they are filing their VAT return. When using the Flat-Rate scheme, a business calculates their turnover from the sales they have made (including...
Tax Avoidance V Tax Evasion – What’s the difference?
Let’s face it. Nobody likes paying tax. It is a necessary duty we all have to perform, even if we don’t necessarily like it. So here is a thought. Can a good tax accountant help me save money? Yes, he can. And more so, he can help you stay within the law. Careful!...
The European Commission request to withdraw Germany’s F22 VAT certificate
The new German VAT law has existed since January 2019, and was designed to eliminate VAT fraud in Germany by making online marketplaces liable for any unpaid VAT from third-party sellers on its platforms. According to research, VAT fraud costs EU member states as much...
Considerations when focusing on international customers
Considerations when focusing on international customers or The time that Europeans spend on choosing and pondering before shopping online It was a nice small article I came across when researching for something else, and it did stick in my mind. As it seemed so...
Black Friday & Cyber Monday: How to Prepare Your E-Commerce Business
Black Friday is a popular holiday around the world in which floods of consumers flock to stores to make the most of the discounts presented to them. This year, the number of consumers investing in Black Friday deals online is only expected to grow. The total amount...
