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Amazon FBA Guide: Setup, Tips, Costs, Taxes

Are you planning to launch your own Amazon FBA shop? Or do you want to expand your existing FBA business, e.g. with international shipping? Find out everything you need to know and consider for your success in our Amazon FBA Guide.

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Amazon FBA and Value Added Tax

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service that many retailers on Amazon Marketplace can no longer do without. FBA means that Amazon takes care of all the logistics, including the processing of returns. This is convenient, but also entails great financial risks.

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One Stop Shop (OSS) and distance selling 2021: The biggest reform of Value Added Tax for EU online trade

The biggest VAT reform for online trade is imminent. We provide answers to current questions about the central element: the One Stop Shop. Update 27.05.2021: Summary of the most important innovations incl. video on the OSS, as well as further helpful FAQs added.

Ventanilla única IVA (OSS) y ventas a distancia 2021: La mayor reforma del IVA para el comercio electrónico de la UE

Se avecina la mayor reforma del impuesto sobre las ventas para el e-commerce. En este documento respondemos a preguntas actuales sobre el elemento principal: la ventanilla única iva.

Guichet unique de TVA (OSS) et ventes à distance 2021 : Plus grande réforme pour le e-commerce dans l'UE

La grande réforme de la TVA sur le E-Commerce approche. Nous répondons à vos questions sur l'élément central : Le guichet unique (One Stop Shop ou OSS).

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AmazonPoland and the Czech Republic, CEE and Value Added Tax

50 cents per package is the penalty fee for FBA merchants who *do not* allow Amazon to store their goods in Poland and the Czech Republic. Update 21.04.2021: The previous shipping surcharge per unit will be lowered from 50 cents to 35 cents as of 08.06.2021.

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Brexit, Value Added Tax and Customs 2021

Anyone wishing to continue trading online to and in the UK in 2021 should be aware of the following new regulations in Value Added Tax .

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From mail order to One Stop Shop

The mail order regulation will soon be replaced by the distance selling regulation and the One Stop Shop. What needs to be considered in this context? What are the current developments?

Delivery thresholds only half as high in 2021?

If all national delivery thresholds are removed in online trading from July 2021, will they need to be halved for the period January to June 2021?

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Brexit: The deal on Christmas Eve - no tariffs, but ...

Update Brexit: From 1.1.2021 no customs duties will be payable for many goods under certain conditions. However, almost everything will change in terms of VAT.

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(Value Added Tax-)Compliance & Marketplaces as an example BREXIT

Amazon & Co. - i.e. marketplaces - are increasingly assuming more of their traders' tax obligations. We explain this trend using the example of BREXIT. But what actually is a marketplace?

Taxdoo as best TaxTech solution in the final with Siemens and KPMG

When we launched Taxdoo in 2015, certainly no one thought that in 2020 we would win first place as the best TaxTech solution in a final with KPMG and Siemens.

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SNOCKS & Taxdoo

The story behind the very successful online retailer SNOCKS is impressive. We are therefore proud to be able to contribute a little to its success.

One-stop shop: Will German online retailers be left behind?

What happens if all delivery thresholds are abolished on 1.7.2021? Update April 2021: The One Stop Shop for the EU Value Added Tax will come as planned on 01.07.2021.

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Brexit and customs - online trade to and in GB from 2021 onwards

On 1.1.2021, Great Britain leaves the domestic market. Online traders who want to continue to serve this large market must now worry about their customs processes.

Discontinuation of delivery thresholds but shifting of OSS?

Will the OSS not be completed in time for 1 July 2021 but will all national delivery thresholds still be removed? We can reassure you.

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Amazons Value Added Tax-Calculation Service (VCS) despite weaknesses?

At the Value Added Tax- calculation service of Amazon one hardly comes past. Therefore one should be aware of the weaknesses and be able to catch them.

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Brexit, Switzerland & Co.: What do tax offices look out for in third countries?

Free trade is the engine of our prosperity. Outside the EU, customs and Value Added Tax are additional hurdles that are also the focus of the tax authorities.

Amazon USA: Recording sales correctly and frequent errors

Sales via amazon.com are increasing among German retailers. We explain common mistakes and announce that Amainvoice will soon be able to display these transactions correctly as well.

Cost of the reduction in value added tax in Germany: Euro 239 million

The temporary reduction of the tax rates Value Added Tax in Germany costs companies a lot of money and uncovers weak points.

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Value added tax reform 2021: Pan EU & CEE Amazon must rethink

Although the EU Commission is Amazon now allowed to Value Added Tax advise on questions of VAT reform in 2021, the company will face major challenges.

Online trade to Switzerland: Value Added Tax and customs explained simply

customs and Value Added Tax are the greatest challenges in online trade with third countries such as Switzerland. We explain these hurdles and also solutions.

11 percent of 22f certificates are Amazon counterfeit? Solution not in sight until the end of 2021

22f certificate: Amazon & Co. are liable for failures of the tax authorities.

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Austria, Amazon, Marketplace liability

In Austria, the liability of Amazon & Co. for Value Added Tax. Amazon currently provides information about this from 2021 - but unfortunately very cryptic.

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One-stop shop: Not compatible with trade on Amazon & Co.

The cross-border fulfillment of Amazon & Co. is one of the growth drivers in online trade. This model could start to falter next year due to a change in the law.