The UK low-value customs duty exemption for goods up to £135 ends by October 2028. See what e-commerce sellers and importers must plan for now.

Expanding into the European Union (EU) is a major opportunity for online retailers. With 27 countries and over 400 million consumers, it’s one of the world’s most attractive ecommerce markets. However, for many sellers (especially those based outside the EU), compliance is one of the biggest obstacles, and this guide explains how IOSS helps online retailers overcome it. Each EU country has its own VAT rules, rates, and registration systems. If you're shipping goods to custome

Germany stands at the heart of the European Union, both geographically and economically. With over 80 million consumers and a high average purchase value per order, Germany is an essential market for any non EU ecommerce business looking to grow in Europe. The country hosts major Amazon and Zalando fulfillment hubs making it a logistics powerhouse for pan European sellers. If you're shipping goods to customers in Germany from outside the EU (whether from the UK, the US, China

While there are many lucrative markets in the European Union, France stands out as one of the largest and most digitally mature e-commerce markets. With over 50 million active internet users, a high rate of online shopping adoption, and strong logistics infrastructure, it presents an attractive opportunity for global sellers. Major platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Shopify have a significant footprint in the French market. This makes it a natural expansion target for internati

Selling goods on Amazon is one way to build up enough capital to start your own business. However, before you can do this, you need to know the rules of the marketplace because it plays by its own set of guidelines. If you are able to adapt quickly and understand what you can and cannot sell, then there may be potential for high profits if done well. However, before you can sell on Amazon, there are some things that you need to do.