Selling abroad?

Take care of VAT from the start!
When launching sales in foreign markets, it’s important to include VAT settlement in your strategy. We’ll help guide you through the process smoothly and stress-free—so you can focus on growing your sales.

For sales under €10,000

Until your EU sales exceed €10,000, VAT is settled in Poland. After crossing this threshold, don’t worry—direct VAT registration or the VAT OSS system allows continued growth without tax compliance issues in other countries.

For sales over €10,000

Once you exceed €10,000 in EU sales, you have two options:

1. VAT OSS – simplified EU-wide VAT filing:
   • Single VAT registration in one country
   • Applies to B2C sales only
   • No local VAT deduction allowed
2. Local VAT – complex filing in each EU country:
   • Requires separate registration in each country
   • Allows for deduction of local VAT costs
   • Required if using warehouses outside the business’s home country

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VAT OSS – a simpler way to sell across the EU

Selling to individual customers (B2C) in the EU? Once you exceed €10,000 annually, you must settle VAT in the consumer’s country. With the VAT OSS system, you can do this easily and legally – using one quarterly return filed in Poland.

Your customers pay local VAT rates – you don’t need to memorize them.

We handle it all – you focus on sales while we ensure regulatory compliance and determine correct VAT rates for your products, enabling you to scale across 27 European countries.

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No more bureaucracy and stress

You don’t need to know every EU country’s tax laws – if you sell remotely to consumers, everything is handled through one contact point in Poland.

Benefits? More sales, secure business, and peace of mind.

Local VAT – Direct VAT registration: Amazon, eBay, Kaufland.de – sell globally

Using warehouses from Amazon, eBay, Kaufland.de, or Allegro?

Perfect! – you gain access to millions of customers across Europe – and we handle all local tax obligations, so you can focus solely on sales.

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Shipping goods to foreign warehouses?

That means you must register directly for VAT in those countries – avoid the risk of fines or sales bans on selected markets – register for VAT in the country of operation with EFF.

Operating in multiple markets and using mixed distance selling models?

As EFF, we manage all your VAT operations—regardless of where the warehouse is, where the goods are shipped from, or where your customer lives.

Avoid errors, save time, and focus on sales.

Instead of tracking changing regulations, you focus on what you do best – we manage deadlines, declarations, and compliance.

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Expanding your sales abroad? Get your VAT sorted from day one.

EFF offers end-to-end VAT support for e-commerce sellers across the EU – from registering for the VAT OSS and managing local compliance, to verifying rates and submitting declarations. With our help, you can confidently grow your business abroad, free from stress and unnecessary admin work. You focus on sales – we’ll handle the tax.

Result? More markets. More customers. Less bureaucracy.

Growing your e-commerce business?

That’s great! But more and more customers now expect more than just fast delivery and low prices. They want to buy from brands that act responsibly—caring for the environment, communities, and business transparency. ESG is not just a necessity, it’s an opportunity to stand out, build trust, and drive long-term growth in the fast-paced world of e-commerce.

New legal obligations and expectations from customers and marketplaces are becoming the norm. Implementing an ESG strategy is one of the most effective ways to achieve long-term growth and gain a competitive edge in modern e-commerce.

Gain full control over your value chain

Knowing where your products come from, how they’re made, and their impact on the environment and workers’ rights allows you to better respond to evolving regulations and market expectations.

How you benefit:

• Supplier mapping compliant with EFRAG and EU guidelines
• Informed business decisions—Double Materiality analysis lets you assess risks and opportunities
• Process optimization—better supplier communication means time savings and fewer errors

Result? More transparency, lower risk, and assurance your business is operating responsibly

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Stand out with an ESG strategy

A well-crafted ESG strategy is more than branding—it’s the foundation for long-term growth and value creation. Drawing on extensive client experience, we help prepare your company for ESG reporting under the CSRD directive, so you can focus on growing your business.

How you benefit:

• Greater trust and more customers—responsible brands attract conscious consumers, investors, and partners
• Increased risk resilience—anticipate legal and customer expectation changes
• Financial savings—cut operational costs by optimizing processes

Result? A stronger market position, customer loyalty, and greater financial stability.

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Reduce your carbon footprint and save costs

In e-commerce, greenhouse gas emissions mainly stem from transportation and handling returns and complaints. Understanding these processes is the key to optimization.

How you benefit:

• Lower operational costs—identify and eliminate inefficient, costly processes
• Greater transparency—build trust with customers and partners
• Increased innovation—develop products aligned with sustainability principles

Result? Reduced costs, a greener brand image, and higher stakeholder trust.

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Empower your team with knowledge and skills

Implementing sustainability is an ongoing process that requires commitment. That’s why we offer comprehensive training, educational materials, and expert support to help build a culture of sustainability within your company.

How you benefit:

• Better understanding of ESG regulations and guidelines
• Greater risk management effectiveness
• Faster adaptation to market changes

Result? Greater competitiveness, a better-prepared team, and quicker adaptation to change.

Want to take the first step towards a sustainable future?

New legal obligations and expectations from customers and marketplaces are now part of everyday life. Implementing an ESG strategy is one of the most effective ways to achieve long-term growth and build a competitive advantage in modern e-commerce.

We help companies turn sustainable development into real business benefits. From calculating your carbon footprint to reporting support and comprehensive training and consulting. We offer an approach tailored to the unique needs of your business!

Expanding into Europe? EPR compliance is complex — but it doesn’t have to be

As your e-commerce business scales across Europe, regulatory responsibilities grow with it. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations—covering packaging, product recycling, and take-back programs—differ widely between countries. And with requirements evolving rapidly, staying compliant across markets can become overwhelming.

For SMEs, this complexity can be a real barrier to growth. It can create not just legal risk—but a real drain on time, money, and focus.

We’re here to help you turn that complexity into clarity. That’s why we offer structured, end-to-end support designed specifically to meet the unique compliance needs of small and mid-sized businesses.

Navigate regulatory complexity with confidence

EPR regulations are constantly changing. Laws vary significantly across countries and even regions within those countries. The rules you need to follow can be hard to track, and the penalties for non-compliance can be high. Furthermore, awareness gaps around what packaging or products are covered can lead to costly mistakes.

How you benefit:

• Stay ahead of evolving rules – We monitor EPR laws across Europe, helping you anticipate and adapt to change.
• Achieve full compliance – Our expert review of your packaging and products ensures you meet recyclability and reporting requirements in every market.
• Reduce risk and avoid penalties – With our forward-looking insights into upcoming regulations, you stay compliant and minimize costly mistakes.

Result? Peace of mind, reduced legal exposure, and a future-ready compliance strategy.

To learn more about one of the most impactful EPR regulations in the EU, see our article on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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Simplify your compliance costs and reporting

Costs and reporting obligations can be a maze for any producer. Understanding how compliance fees are calculated and what data you need to report can be overwhelming. Without the right support, you risk overpaying or facing penalties for late or incomplete reports.

How you benefit:

• Clear cost breakdowns – Understand exactly what you’re paying and why, with accurate fee forecasts and budget certainty.
• No more reporting headaches – Submit correct and complete data on time, every time — with our expert support.
• Avoid overpayments and surprises – Transparent cost structures mean fewer financial risks and more accurate budgeting.

Result? Greater financial control, fewer compliance errors, and no more guesswork.

Extend your team with expert compliance support

All of us, but SMEs in particular, face resource constraints—whether it’s time, knowledge, or financial bandwidth. The pressure from marketplace platforms like Amazon or Etsy to prove compliance can add to the challenge. Without a dedicated compliance team, you’re left juggling tasks and facing constant risk of non-compliance.

How you benefit:

• Save internal resources – We become your extended team, guiding you through compliance with minimal effort on your side.
• Maintain smooth marketplace operations – We keep you aligned with Amazon, Etsy, and other platforms so you can sell without disruptions.
• Confident communication with regulators – We represent you locally* to ensure nothing gets lost in translation or delayed.

Result? Less internal stress, more operational continuity, and assurance that your business meets all requirements.

Managing compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations can be particularly challenging for smaller businesses, which often operate with limited budgets and resources. However, there are several strategies these businesses can adopt to minimize costs while fulfilling their obligations.

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Optimize your take-back and recycling strategy

Managing take-back systems and ensuring compliant recycling processes can be complex. Handling these logistics on your own is costly and operationally overwhelming. And it’s not just about returning packaging—it’s about ensuring that everything meets legal standards.

How you benefit:

• Compliant and efficient systems – We design legally sound return solutions tailored to your packaging types and markets.
• Adapt faster, waste less time – Local rule changes? We handle them, so you stay compliant without losing focus.
• Integrated logistics – We coordinate with your supply chain and recycling partners to streamline execution.

Result? Lower operational costs, better sustainability performance, and full legal peace of mind.

Streamline multi-market compliance

As an e-commerce business expanding into multiple countries, you face the challenge of dealing with different compliance schemes, rules, and reporting systems. This also means multiple partners, multiple contacts, multiple timelines.

How you benefit:

• Simplified expansion – We act as your single point of contact for compliance across multiple countries.
• One-stop compliance management – No need to juggle multiple platforms or agencies – we handle the complexity for you.
• Scale with confidence – Enter new markets without scaling up your workload.

Result? Faster growth, leaner operations, and frictionless compliance across borders.

Want to learn more about the fundamentals of EPR?

Visit our article which breaks down the basics, though the details vary with each jurisdiction.

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Why work with us?

• End-to-end simplicity in a fragmented regulatory landscape
• A single expert contact across all your markets
• Personalized, proactive support from a dedicated SME-focused team
• Legal expertise in EPR, local laws, and international compliance
• Cost-effective, flexible solutions designed for growing businesses
• Scalable ESG services tailored to your operational needs and sustainability goals
• Streamline your ESG and compliance needs with a single partner for a simpler, more integrated experience

Ready to simplify EPR compliance?

Don’t let regulatory challenges slow down your growth. Contact us for a tailored consultation and start your journey towards streamlined cost-effective compliance.