International Sales Tax
Comprehensive international tax compliance for UK e-commerce businesses, covering US sales tax, Canadian GST, Australian GST, and other worldwide obligations for global online sellers.
International Sales Tax: the specialist difference
International sales tax compliance has become significantly more complex following Brexit, with new obligations for EU sales, evolving US state tax requirements, and emerging tax frameworks in other major markets. Online sellers must navigate VAT OSS schemes, digital services tax regulations, and varying registration thresholds whilst maintaining proper documentation for cross-border transactions.
Many UK-based international sellers discover too late that their overseas sales have triggered tax registration requirements in multiple jurisdictions, particularly when selling through platforms like Amazon or when providing digital services under new international tax frameworks. Penalties for non-compliance can be severe, and remedying historical non-compliance is often complex and expensive.
Our international tax specialists understand the evolving landscape of cross-border e-commerce taxation and can help UK businesses structure their operations to minimise compliance burdens whilst ensuring full legal compliance across all markets.
What our matched accountants deliver
EU VAT OSS Compliance
Complete management of EU VAT OSS registration and reporting for businesses selling to EU consumers, including quarterly return preparation and payment processing across all EU member states through a single UK-based procedure.
US State Tax Navigation
Assessment of US state tax obligations including economic nexus requirements, marketplace facilitator rules, and state-specific registration thresholds. Ongoing monitoring of changing state requirements and strategic advice on US tax obligations.
Digital Services Tax Compliance
Expert handling of digital services tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions, including proper classification of services, place of supply determination, and registration requirements for software, online courses, and digital products.
Cross-Border Documentation
Systematic preparation and maintenance of all documentation required for international sales tax compliance, customs clearance, and transfer pricing requirements including commercial invoices and proof of export.
International sales tax specialists are crucial for e-commerce businesses in these scenarios:
- Selling to EU customers and uncertain about post-Brexit VAT OSS obligations or registration thresholds
- Expanding into US markets and facing complex state tax registration requirements and nexus rules
- Providing digital services internationally and unsure about place of supply rules and tax obligations
- Receiving compliance notices from overseas tax authorities or facing penalties for historical non-compliance
- Planning international expansion but lacking the proper tax structure to support growth
The process, step by step
International Tax Exposure Assessment
Comprehensive analysis of your current international sales, customer locations, and existing tax registrations to identify compliance gaps and potential exposure.
Compliance Structure Setup
Establishment of proper procedures for international tax compliance including necessary registrations, documentation requirements, and accounting system configuration.
Documentation and Process Implementation
Implementation of systematic procedures for maintaining compliance documentation, including customer location verification, tax rate determination, and proper invoicing procedures.
Ongoing Monitoring and Compliance
Regular monitoring of sales thresholds and regulatory changes, preparation of required international tax returns, and strategic advice on business expansion that considers tax implications from the outset.
What our clients say
“Running my Amazon FBA business was getting complex with stock in multiple fulfilment centres. The accountant I found through this service sorted out my inventory tracking and VAT on EU sales perfectly. They understand the FBA model completely and saved me hours of confusion.”
“Selling on eBay, Amazon and my own Shopify store meant three different payment systems and currencies to track. My matched accountant streamlined everything into one clear system. They know exactly how to handle multi-channel e-commerce properly.”
“The VAT OSS scheme for my EU customers was completely baffling until I found my accountant through this service. They explained exactly how it works for my online business and set up the quarterly returns perfectly. No more VAT headaches.”
International Sales Tax Pricing Guide
Fees vary depending on the service and business complexity. Below are typical costs from accountants in our network. All prices are in GBP.
| Service Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
International Sales Tax | £300 to £1,500 |
What's Included in the Fee
- Self-assessment or corporation tax preparation, platform income consolidation, international sales reporting
- Transaction recording, platform reconciliation, payment gateway matching, monthly reports
- VAT return preparation, OSS compliance, digital services VAT, marketplace rules application
- FBA fee reconciliation, inventory tracking, multi-country VAT, settlement report analysis
- Multi-country registration, tax calculations, periodic returns, nexus monitoring
- Stock valuation, cost of goods sold, multi-location tracking, write-off management
Flexible Monthly Payments
Many e-commerce accountants in our network offer fixed monthly fees so you can budget with confidence. Payment terms are agreed directly with your matched accountant.
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