Move to close a loophole brings Britain closer to approaches adopted in Switzerland. LONDON — U.K. Chancellor John Healey has moved to crack down on a loophole exploited by overseas sellers to avoid paying VAT. “I will strengthen the requirements for…
Hong Kong Customs seized about 720,000 suspected illicit cigarettes and about 2,700 suspected counterfeit items with a total estimated market value of about HK$4.6 million during a special enforcement operation in Chung Ying Street, Sha Tau Kok, on Wednesday. The suspected illicit…
Small British enterprises must not be "unfairly" disadvantaged should the government proceed with proposed reforms to how tax is collected across online marketplaces, the head of eBay UK has warned. It comes amid reports that Chancellor John Healey plans to…
eBay's UK boss has warned the Government must ensure small businesses are not “unfairly” hit by a planned tax crackdown on online marketplaces, amid reports of major changes coming in the Budget. Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing to announce…
The EU is introducing a new fee for processing small packages from third countries. Find out who will be affected by the changes and whether purchases on Temu and AliExpress will become more expensive Therefore, it is currently impossible to…
Indian brands shipping small orders directly to European shoppers face a second charge per parcel from 1 November 2026. The EU is set to add a €2 handling fee to the €3 customs duty that has applied since 1 July, according to the European Commission’s…
VAT Crackdown on Online Marketplaces Draws Retailer Warning Asian Trader Start your day right! Marketplace VAT crackdown risks creating new loopholes, indie retailers warn Independent retailers are warning that marketplace VAT enforcement measures could have unintended consequences and leave new…
By Tony Corbin in Featured, Industry News 15th October 2026 The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed plans to make online marketplaces collect VAT but warns that proposed exemptions could undermine the crackdown. Bira, which works with over 6,000 independent retailers across…
Shipping from Brazil to Germany starts with a commercial or proforma invoice showing a precise description, the real value and the origin, plus a full German address and a phone number. On arrival, EU rules apply: import VAT from the…
The UK government is planning to make online marketplaces responsible for collecting value added tax (VAT) owed by sellers, reported The Times. Under the proposed measure, platforms including Amazon, eBay, and Temu would collect VAT directly from business sellers with…
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