EUR1 Certificate: What It Is and When UK Exporters Need One
What an EUR1 movement certificate is, how it lets your buyer claim preferential (lower or zero) duty under a UK trade agreement, when you need one, and how to get it.
Guides & Free Tools for UK Ecommerce Imports, Customs & VAT
Every GoEcom guide and free tool in one place: import duty, customs clearance, EORI numbers, HS/commodity codes, shipping documents, import VAT, and the landed cost calculator. For UK ecommerce sellers.
Harmonised System Code (HS Code): the Complete UK Guide
What a Harmonised System (HS) code is, how the 6-digit code is structured, how it becomes a UK commodity code, and how to find the right one for your product. Cited from the WCO and HMRC.
How to Get an EORI Number (UK): Step-by-Step Guide
How to get an EORI number in the UK: a step-by-step walkthrough of the free gov.uk application, what you need, how long it takes, and what to do once you have it.
Import Duty from the US to the UK: How Much Will You Pay? (2025/26)
How much import duty and VAT you pay bringing goods from the US to the UK. Why there is no UK-US trade deal for tariffs, how rates are set, the thresholds, and a worked example.
Import Duty UK: Rates, Thresholds and How It Works (2025/26)
How UK import duty works: customs duty rates, the UK Global Tariff, import VAT, the £135 and £9 thresholds, and preferential rates under trade deals. Cited from HMRC and gov.uk.
Import VAT UK: How It Works, Rates and Reclaiming (2025/26)
How UK import VAT works: the 20% rate, what it is charged on (value + duty + freight), the £135 threshold, Postponed VAT Accounting, and how VAT-registered businesses reclaim it.
Inward Processing Relief (IPR) UK: Suspend Duty on Re-Exports
How Inward Processing Relief lets UK businesses import goods to process or repair with customs duty and import VAT suspended, then re-export. How it works, authorisation, and who it suits.
IOSS Intermediary: Why UK Sellers Need One + What It Costs
Why UK sellers need an EU-established IOSS intermediary, what an intermediary actually does, who the main providers are, and typical costs. The route to IOSS for non-EU businesses.
IOSS Number: What It Is and How UK Sellers Get One (2025/26)
What an IOSS number is, how UK ecommerce sellers obtain one through an EU intermediary, what it looks like, and when you actually need your own. Plain-English guide for Shopify and own-store sellers.
IOSS Threshold: The €150 Rule Explained (UK Sellers 2025/26)
The IOSS €150 threshold explained: what intrinsic value means, what is included and excluded, and exactly what happens to EU VAT and duty above and below €150 for UK sellers.
IOSS vs OSS: The Difference for UK Sellers (2025/26)
IOSS vs OSS explained for UK sellers: IOSS is for importing goods into the EU (under €150), OSS is for selling within the EU from EU-held stock. Which one you need, and when neither applies.
Outward Processing Relief (OPR) UK: Duty Only on Value Added
How Outward Processing Relief lets UK businesses export goods to be processed or repaired abroad, then re-import paying duty only on the value added, not the full value. How it works and who it suits.
Proforma Invoice: What It Is + Free Template Generator
What a proforma invoice is, how it differs from a commercial invoice, when UK exporters use one, and what to include. Plus a free proforma invoice generator you can print or save as PDF.
Returned Goods Relief (RGR) UK: Re-Import Duty & VAT Free
How Returned Goods Relief lets UK businesses re-import previously exported goods free of customs duty and import VAT. The 3-year rule, conditions, evidence needed, and how it helps ecommerce returns.
Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI): UK Guide + Template
What a Shipper's Letter of Instruction is, what it must contain, and how UK exporters use it to authorise a freight forwarder to file the customs declaration. Free template checklist.
Shipping Documents for UK Exporters: The Complete Guide
Every shipping document UK ecommerce exporters need, explained: proforma invoice, commercial invoice, bill of lading, shipper's letter of instruction, packing list and EUR1 certificate. Plus a free invoice generator.
Shopify Markets Pro: What It Is + the VAT/Accounting Impact (UK)
What Shopify Markets Pro is, how the merchant-of-record model works, and what it means for UK sellers' VAT, duties and accounting when selling cross-border. Plain-English guide.
Shopify QuickBooks Integration: The Right Way (UK 2025/26)
How to integrate Shopify with QuickBooks Online properly: why a bridge (A2X or Link My Books) beats a raw feed, clean setup, UK VAT mapping, and how to avoid double-counting payouts.
Shopify Xero Integration: How to Connect Them Properly (UK)
How to integrate Shopify with Xero the right way: why a bridge like A2X or Link My Books beats the native connector, what a clean setup looks like, VAT mapping, and common mistakes to avoid.