Want to start selling online, grow your own online store, or bring order to your e-commerce processes? Running an online business today takes more than just a good product and effective marketing – it also calls for the right approach to taxes, accounting, automation, and choosing the right sales tools. This e-book was written for people who want to build their e-commerce business with a clear head, scale their sales, and avoid problems with VAT settlements, international sales, and running an online store.
The publication walks you step by step through how to start in e-commerce, how to choose a sales platform, and which solutions to put in place so your online store runs smoothly and is ready for further growth. The e-book also covers the key issues around e-commerce taxes, international sales, process automation, and accounting for online stores.
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Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Which sales platforms to choose – or should you use several?
3. Simplified and full-scope accounting for e-commerce
4. Platforms that support sales management
5. Payment automation
6. VAT registration in EU and non-EU countries
7. Invoicing and warehousing – automation
8. The FBA and FBM models on Amazon
9. VAT OSS – what you need to know?
10. Amazon or Allegro? Which platform is better, and do you have to choose between them?
11. An accounting office for e-commerce
How to set up an online store and choose the best e-commerce platform
Starting to sell online means choosing the right e-commerce platform and properly preparing the whole sales process. Online store owners are increasingly asking which solution will work best for their business model, and whether it's better to sell only through their own online store or to also use marketplaces such as Amazon or Allegro.
In the e-book, we cover the most popular e-commerce sales platforms, what they can do, and the key differences that affect how an online business grows. We also explain how to choose the right tools for multichannel selling, and what to look out for when building an online store geared towards scaling and process automation.
Accounting for e-commerce and settling your online store
One of the most important parts of running an online business is proper accounting and correctly settling e-commerce taxes. Businesses running online stores often struggle with settling international sales, VAT, and handling several sales channels at once.
The publication explains the difference between simplified and full-scope accounting in e-commerce, and shows which solutions work best depending on the scale of the business. We also cover sales documentation, invoicing automation, and integrating accounting systems with sales platforms.
VAT OSS and international sales in e-commerce
Selling online into foreign markets brings extra tax obligations, particularly around VAT. More and more businesses growing their online stores are selling to customers in EU countries, which makes proper preparation for international settlements key to safe business growth.
In the e-book, we go into detail on the VAT OSS procedure, VAT registration in EU countries, and the rules for settling international sales from an online store. We also explain when a business should register for VAT outside Poland, and what obligations arise when selling internationally through marketplace platforms.
Amazon FBA or FBM – which sales model to choose
Selling on Amazon gives businesses real opportunities to scale their e-commerce operations, but choosing the right fulfilment model matters enormously for profitability and how sales are organised. Many sellers wonder how Amazon FBA differs from FBM, and which solution will work better for them.
In the e-book, we explain the key differences between the FBA and FBM models, and cover the logistics, tax, and organisational issues involved in selling on Amazon. We also show how to prepare your online store and sales process to serve international customers and scale further.
Sales automation and managing your online store
Modern e-commerce needs well-organised processes and tools that automate sales, payments, and warehousing. As order volumes grow, managing an online store by hand becomes inefficient and gets in the way of further growth.
In the publication, we cover solutions that support e-commerce automation, sales-system integration, and organising processes around payments, warehousing, and invoicing. We also explain how to bring order to your operational processes so your online store is ready to grow sales and expand into new markets.
Amazon or Allegro – where's best to sell online
Marketplaces play an ever-bigger role in online sales, and for many businesses they're one of the main channels for reaching customers. Both Amazon and Allegro let you start selling online quickly, but they differ in cost, scalability, and how sales are organised.
The e-book helps you understand which solution may work better depending on your type of product, business model, and growth plans. We also cover the benefits of multichannel selling, and ways of combining your own online store with marketplace platforms.
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Who is this e-book for
This e-book was written for people starting to sell online, online store owners, and businesses growing their e-commerce operations in Poland and abroad. It will be especially useful for businesses that want to bring order to their tax affairs, put sales automation in place, and prepare their business for further scaling.
The publication will also work well for sellers on platforms such as Amazon or Allegro who want to better understand the rules on VAT settlements, organising international sales, and running an online store effectively.
Get in touch with TaxCoach's team for tailored support with your e-commerce taxes and accounting.
