VAT, OSS & IOSS
Cross-border selling creates a VAT minefield. Whether you are using the UK VAT scheme, the EU One-Stop Shop (OSS), or Import OSS, we ensure your VAT returns are flawless.
Global Sales. Local Support.
E-commerce Accountants for Shopify & Amazon Sellers
Scale your store. We'll automate the rest.
The "Net Payout" Trap
Standard bookkeeping falls apart in e-commerce. Marketplaces like Amazon and Shopify deposit a single "Net Payout" into your bank account. That deposit has already had seller fees, shipping costs, and customer refunds secretly deducted.
If you simply record that deposit as your "Sales," your accounts are mathematically incorrect, your VAT is miscalculated, and you have zero visibility on how much the platform is actually charging you to sell.
Automated Reconciliation
Marketplace Complexity Solved
We fix the payout problem permanently. We implement native API bridges like Link My Books and A2X to unpack those deposits automatically.
Every single transaction is perfectly categorised in your digital bookkeeping software. Your gross sales are recorded accurately, gateway fees (Stripe, PayPal, Klarna) are mapped to expenses, and your VAT is calculated with pinpoint accuracy to ensure total HMRC compliance.
E-commerce Specialist Support
We don't just "do the books." We help you understand your landing costs, navigate the post-Brexit landscape, and expand into new markets safely.
Landed Costs (COGS)
True profit isn't just your sale price minus manufacturing cost. We track freight, customs duties, and 3PL storage to give you an exact Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) per SKU.
Performance Advisory
Through our management accounts, we track your ROAS, customer acquisition costs, and inventory turnover so you can scale predictably.
MTD "Digital Links"
HMRC's MTD rules forbid manual copy-pasting of financial data. We build secure API connections from Shopify/Amazon direct to Xero, guaranteeing perfect compliance.
Company Structuring
As your brand scales, trading as a sole trader becomes highly inefficient. We manage your transition to a Limited Company to shield your assets.
Corporation Tax
We proactively calculate your year-end liabilities ahead of time. From director remuneration planning to executing your Corporation Tax returns, your wealth is protected.
E-Commerce Accounting FAQs
How do you reconcile Shopify and Amazon payouts?
Marketplaces deposit net payouts, which already have fees, refunds, and shipping deducted. We use integration software like A2X or Link My Books to digitally unpack these deposits, ensuring your gross sales and individual fees are recorded perfectly for HMRC compliance.
Do I need to charge VAT on my e-commerce sales?
If your rolling 12-month taxable turnover exceeds the UK VAT threshold, you must register. However, cross-border sales complicate this. We help you navigate domestic VAT, zero-rated international exports, and the EU One-Stop Shop (OSS) thresholds.
What are 'Landed Costs' and why do they matter?
Landed cost is the total price of getting your product to the customer, including manufacturing, sea/air freight, customs duties, and 3PL storage. We track this accurately in your management accounts so you know your true profit margin per item and can adjust your pricing strategy accordingly.
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