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Customs and Import VAT: What Happens at the Border

Every dropshipper who imports goods from outside the EU must deal with customs. Understanding what happens at the border is essential for avoiding surprises, delays, and angry customers. The Import...

How Shopify Merchants Handle VAT in the EU

Shopify is one of the most widely used platforms for dropshippers. However, many entrepreneurs struggle with setting up VAT correctly. A mistake here can lead to fines, double taxation, or...

Client Success Stories Case 4: Optimizing VAT f...

The SituationA Swedish Shopify merchant selling electronics accessories imported products directly from Shenzhen to Stockholm. By default, Shopify charged 25% Swedish moms at checkout. Customers were frustrated because PostNord charged...

Client Success Stories Case 3: Avoiding Import ...

The SituationA Portuguese entrepreneur running a lifestyle e-commerce store on Shopify imported goods directly from China to customers in Lisbon and Porto. Believing it was “safer”, he charged 23% Portuguese...

Client Success Stories Case 2: Stopping Unneces...

The SituationA German Shopify merchant selling consumer electronics had been applying 19% German Umsatzsteuer on all customer orders. The goods were shipped directly from Shenzhen, China, to customers in Germany....

Client Success Stories Case 1: Recovering €48,0...

The SituationA French e-commerce entrepreneur had been running a Shopify store selling home accessories. The products were shipped directly from suppliers in China to end customers in France. Believing that...