TL;DR
- Free tools: the landed cost calculator (duty + VAT + shipping, any product/route) and the invoice generator (proforma + commercial, with Shopify import).
- Two theme hubs: UK Customs Clearance and Shipping Documents.
- Pillars: Import Duty, HS Codes, EORI, UK VAT.
- New to the jargon? Start with the import & customs glossary.
- Every guide cites HMRC/gov.uk and ends with free accountant matching.
On this page
Free tools
Use these without signing up. They run in your browser and cite their sources.
Import duty & landed cost
Work out what an import will actually cost, and why.
Customs clearance
How goods get cleared into the UK, and the reliefs that save cash. Start with the customs clearance hub.
EORI numbers & commodity codes
The identifiers and classifications every importer needs. Start with the EORI hub.
Shipping documents
Every export document, explained. Start with the shipping documents hub.
VAT for ecommerce
UK and EU VAT for online sellers. Start with the VAT hub.
Software & integrations
Connect your store to your accounting software, the right way.
Specialist accountants & bookkeeping
The commercial end: get matched, free, with a UK accountant who specialises in your platform mix. Fees published up front.