169 Articles

The end of the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports into the EU: What businesses need to know
Worldwide Nov 25, 2025
The end of the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports into the EU: What businesses need to know
The de minimis exemption is ending: Is your business ready?
North America Nov 19, 2025
The de minimis exemption is ending: Is your business ready?
Australia Post pauses US shipments: The end of the $800 de minimis and what it means for Aussie brands
North America Nov 17, 2025
Australia Post pauses US shipments: The end of the $800 de minimis and what it means for Aussie brands
Shipping to the US? Avoid costly surprises. Here’s how.
North America Nov 14, 2025
Shipping to the US? Avoid costly surprises. Here’s how.
HS codes: Why accuracy matters more than ever in the AI age
Worldwide Nov 12, 2025
HS codes: Why accuracy matters more than ever in the AI age
Reciprocal tariffs explained: Impact on your business
North America Nov 04, 2025
Reciprocal tariffs explained: Impact on your business
Chips, drugs, and steel — how to prepare for Trump tariffs
North America Nov 03, 2025
Chips, drugs, and steel — how to prepare for Trump tariffs
How to handle US-China tariffs and the end of de minimis
North America Nov 03, 2025
How to handle US-China tariffs and the end of de minimis
What importers need to know about Entry Type 86 low-value shipments
North America Oct 31, 2025
What importers need to know about Entry Type 86 low-value shipments
What US sellers need to know about e-invoicing
North America Oct 21, 2025
What US sellers need to know about e-invoicing
Avi for Tax Research expands with international trade compliance libraries
Worldwide Oct 09, 2025
Avi for Tax Research expands with international trade compliance libraries
U.S. sales tax exemptions 101
North America Oct 07, 2025
U.S. sales tax exemptions 101
The difference between IEEPA tariffs, Section 232 tariffs, and Section 301 tariffs
North America Sep 10, 2025
The difference between IEEPA tariffs, Section 232 tariffs, and Section 301 tariffs
What you need to know about the US-Canada trade war
North America Aug 25, 2025
What you need to know about the US-Canada trade war
Trump steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs: What you need to know
North America Aug 19, 2025
Trump steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs: What you need to know
What are tariffs? How do they work?
North America Aug 01, 2025
What are tariffs? How do they work?
U.S. Sales Tax Exemptions 101
North America Jul 31, 2025
U.S. Sales Tax Exemptions 101
A handy guide to U.S. sales tax jurisdictions
Worldwide Aug 01, 2025
A handy guide to U.S. sales tax jurisdictions
What Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films might mean for Hollywood and tax compliance
North America Jul 10, 2025
What Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films might mean for Hollywood and tax compliance
How new tariffs impact the beverage alcohol industry
North America May 20, 2025
How new tariffs impact the beverage alcohol industry
German e-invoicing mandate updates
Europe May 12, 2025
German e-invoicing mandate updates
Business beyond borders: The future of international tax compliance
Worldwide Mar 18, 2025
Business beyond borders: The future of international tax compliance
How to expand your ecommerce business internationally
North America Mar 12, 2025
How to expand your ecommerce business internationally
Avalara VAT Reporting enhancements make global compliance easier
Worldwide Mar 06, 2025
Avalara VAT Reporting enhancements make global compliance easier
Tariff turmoil — Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Feb 26, 2025
Tariff turmoil — Wacky Tax Wednesday
International Customs Day 2025: Celebrating efficiency, security, and prosperity
Worldwide Jan 24, 2025
International Customs Day 2025: Celebrating efficiency, security, and prosperity
Avalara VAT Reporting enhancements make global compliance easier
Worldwide Nov 12, 2024
Avalara VAT Reporting enhancements make global compliance easier
Go global in Shopify — and still get tax right
Worldwide Nov 05, 2024
Go global in Shopify — and still get tax right
Transform your B2B ecommerce growth journey with the right tech solutions
Worldwide Oct 31, 2024
Transform your B2B ecommerce growth journey with the right tech solutions
Transform your B2B ecommerce growth journey with the right tech solutions
Worldwide Oct 28, 2024
Transform your B2B ecommerce growth journey with the right tech solutions
Avalara named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessment for e-Invoicing
Worldwide Oct 08, 2024
Avalara named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessment for e-Invoicing
Avalara named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessment for e-Invoicing
Worldwide Oct 08, 2024
Avalara named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessment for e-Invoicing
Avalara uses AI to automate tariff code classification
Worldwide Sep 25, 2024
Avalara uses AI to automate tariff code classification
Global tax compliance gets easier for NetSuite customers with Avalara partnership
Worldwide Sep 04, 2024
Global tax compliance gets easier for NetSuite customers with Avalara partnership
What is U.S. sales tax?
North America Aug 01, 2024
What is U.S. sales tax?
Avalara TaxQuest: Sales tax implications for foreign businesses that use third-party warehouses in the U.S
North America Aug 01, 2024
Avalara TaxQuest: Sales tax implications for foreign businesses that use third-party warehouses in the U.S
Avalara TaxQuest Question: Do I need to collect sales tax for online sales to the U.S.?
North America Jun 07, 2024
Avalara TaxQuest Question: Do I need to collect sales tax for online sales to the U.S.?
Australia to remove nuisance tariffs, simplify international trade
Oceania May 14, 2024
Australia to remove nuisance tariffs, simplify international trade
Tax planning for business expansion in the U.S.: Best practices for Indian startups in 2024
North America Apr 22, 2024
Tax planning for business expansion in the U.S.: Best practices for Indian startups in 2024
U.S. sales and use tax guide for SaaS businesses in India
North America Apr 15, 2024
U.S. sales and use tax guide for SaaS businesses in India
Market entry playbook: Launching your brand in the U.S. tax landscape
North America Apr 08, 2024
Market entry playbook: Launching your brand in the U.S. tax landscape
Year-end tax prep: Managing regulatory updates for U.S. market expansion
North America Apr 04, 2024
Year-end tax prep: Managing regulatory updates for U.S. market expansion
The final phase of ICS2: An update for businesses selling in the EU
Worldwide Mar 07, 2024
The final phase of ICS2: An update for businesses selling in the EU
E-invoicing is coming, and it could be great for your accounting practice
North America Feb 28, 2024
E-invoicing is coming, and it could be great for your accounting practice
Tax compliance starts with simple answers to complex questions
North America Feb 22, 2024
Tax compliance starts with simple answers to complex questions
International tax compliance: How to prepare your business in 2024
Worldwide Jan 31, 2024
International tax compliance: How to prepare your business in 2024
Starting a business in the U.S. as a non-citizen
North America Jan 26, 2024
Starting a business in the U.S. as a non-citizen
Avoid these common mistakes when selling into the U.S.
North America Dec 14, 2023
Avoid these common mistakes when selling into the U.S.
Spilling the tea on tea taxes
North America Dec 07, 2023
Spilling the tea on tea taxes
Automation can help you become a hit with Benelux buyers
Europe Dec 01, 2023
Automation can help you become a hit with Benelux buyers
Cross-border compliance and the Australian ecommerce market
Europe Nov 30, 2023
Cross-border compliance and the Australian ecommerce market
Know your nexus
North America Aug 31, 2023
Know your nexus
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
Europe Aug 23, 2023
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
Europe Aug 22, 2023
What are the penalties for submitting a late UK VAT return?
The challenges of cross-border ecommerce in a world open for business
Worldwide Aug 16, 2023
The challenges of cross-border ecommerce in a world open for business
The challenges of cross-border ecommerce in a world open for business
Worldwide Aug 03, 2023
The challenges of cross-border ecommerce in a world open for business
Malaysia – e-invoicing FAQs released
Asia Jul 28, 2023
Malaysia – e-invoicing FAQs released
Malaysia – e-invoicing FAQs released
Asia Jul 28, 2023
Malaysia – e-invoicing FAQs released
Managing e-invoicing requirements gets easier for Oracle ERP users 
Worldwide Jul 27, 2023
Managing e-invoicing requirements gets easier for Oracle ERP users 
What is electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)?
Worldwide Jun 19, 2023
What is electronic invoicing (e-invoicing)?
Avalara E-Invoicing and Live Reporting: Satisfy global e-invoicing mandates through Avalara’s open API
Worldwide May 23, 2023
Avalara E-Invoicing and Live Reporting: Satisfy global e-invoicing mandates through Avalara’s open API
ICAEW Export 101 Webinar: The complete breakdown
Worldwide Apr 26, 2023
ICAEW Export 101 Webinar: The complete breakdown
Tax times are not so terrifying with Sales Tax automation software
North America Apr 13, 2023
Tax times are not so terrifying with Sales Tax automation software
DeliveryX: Warehousing in 2023
Worldwide Apr 03, 2023
DeliveryX: Warehousing in 2023
From Thresholds to Nightmares: Decoding Economic Nexus in the US waters
North America Mar 17, 2023
From Thresholds to Nightmares: Decoding Economic Nexus in the US waters
How does your e-invoice reach your customer on the Peppol network?
Worldwide Mar 10, 2023
How does your e-invoice reach your customer on the Peppol network?
Sales Tax pitfalls you can avoid to escape penalties
North America Feb 23, 2023
Sales Tax pitfalls you can avoid to escape penalties
Get ready for phase 2 of Import Control System 2
Worldwide Jan 24, 2023
Get ready for phase 2 of Import Control System 2
Retail outlook survey: How retailers in the US, UK, and India are getting ahead of the 2023 shopping season
North America Jan 16, 2023
Retail outlook survey: How retailers in the US, UK, and India are getting ahead of the 2023 shopping season
The two key factors of customs compliance
Worldwide Jan 11, 2023
The two key factors of customs compliance
Testing the water in new markets
Worldwide Jan 09, 2023
Testing the water in new markets
Making sense of digital services taxes
Worldwide Dec 19, 2022
Making sense of digital services taxes
The demise of the floppy disk and what it means for international tax compliance
Worldwide Nov 14, 2022
The demise of the floppy disk and what it means for international tax compliance
What are preferential treaties and why are they worth looking into?
North America Nov 02, 2022
What are preferential treaties and why are they worth looking into?
What’s the 411 on HTS codes?
Worldwide Oct 18, 2022
What’s the 411 on HTS codes?
10 key global VAT operational system, data and process issues facing digital service providers
Worldwide Oct 04, 2022
10 key global VAT operational system, data and process issues facing digital service providers
Countdown to new Singapore GST rules
Asia Sep 29, 2022
Countdown to new Singapore GST rules
Ten recent global e-invoicing and digital reporting updates you should know about
Worldwide Sep 02, 2022
Ten recent global e-invoicing and digital reporting updates you should know about
HMRC to issue VAT Assessments to overseas businesses trading on online marketplaces
Europe Aug 22, 2022
HMRC to issue VAT Assessments to overseas businesses trading on online marketplaces
What U.S. companies should know about selling goods and services in Canada
North America Aug 19, 2022
What U.S. companies should know about selling goods and services in Canada
Cross-border: Canadian companies can have sales tax obligations in U.S. states
North America Jul 22, 2022
Cross-border: Canadian companies can have sales tax obligations in U.S. states
HS Codes 2022 Updates, Challenges & Solutions For eCommerce Businesses
Worldwide Jul 19, 2022
HS Codes 2022 Updates, Challenges & Solutions For eCommerce Businesses
What can go wrong when HS codes are incorrect?
Worldwide Jul 06, 2022
What can go wrong when HS codes are incorrect?
11 Healthy Tax practices an Indian Exporter must know
Asia Jul 06, 2022
11 Healthy Tax practices an Indian Exporter must know
Tariffs and import restrictions: Importing goods from China has never been more complex
North America Jun 29, 2022
Tariffs and import restrictions: Importing goods from China has never been more complex
EU streaming contributions: When is a payment to a government agency not a tax?
Worldwide Jun 10, 2022
EU streaming contributions: When is a payment to a government agency not a tax?
UK exporters lose out on VAT refunds
Europe Jun 09, 2022
UK exporters lose out on VAT refunds
French Tax Authority offer amnesty to foreign sellers for historic VAT on distance sales
Europe Jun 07, 2022
French Tax Authority offer amnesty to foreign sellers for historic VAT on distance sales
Four must-know pitfalls of US sales tax
North America May 30, 2022
Four must-know pitfalls of US sales tax
End of transitional period for Import VAT changes in France
Europe May 18, 2022
End of transitional period for Import VAT changes in France
New report: True economic cost of cross-border tax complexity revealed
Worldwide May 18, 2022
New report: True economic cost of cross-border tax complexity revealed
Sales tax compliance for Digital Services simplified (for the US)
North America May 17, 2022
Sales tax compliance for Digital Services simplified (for the US)
Peppol, the Four-Corner model and Continuous Transactions Controls
Worldwide May 13, 2022
Peppol, the Four-Corner model and Continuous Transactions Controls
Your blueprint for breaking into new markets
Worldwide May 13, 2022
Your blueprint for breaking into new markets
Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) benefits 8,000 businesses selling into the EU
Worldwide Apr 28, 2022
Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) benefits 8,000 businesses selling into the EU
Five Cross-border compliance challenges for Manufacturers
Worldwide Apr 27, 2022
Five Cross-border compliance challenges for Manufacturers
4 takeaways from the recent India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement
Asia Apr 25, 2022
4 takeaways from the recent India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement
Not minced or not not minced? Wacky Tax Wednesday
North America Apr 20, 2022
Not minced or not not minced? Wacky Tax Wednesday
Cross-border glossary
Worldwide Apr 07, 2022
Cross-border glossary
Three tips for selling internationally
Worldwide Apr 01, 2022
Three tips for selling internationally
The UK is making the ‘VAT tax’ digital
Europe Mar 21, 2022
The UK is making the ‘VAT tax’ digital
Three digital transformation initiatives by the Indian government likely to affect your import/ export business
Asia Mar 16, 2022
Three digital transformation initiatives by the Indian government likely to affect your import/ export business
3 moves by the CBIC that your import-export business should not miss
Asia Mar 16, 2022
3 moves by the CBIC that your import-export business should not miss
VAT on digital services to customers in Thailand
Asia Mar 14, 2022
VAT on digital services to customers in Thailand
Top 4 global VAT/GST pitfalls and registration triggers
Worldwide Mar 07, 2022
Top 4 global VAT/GST pitfalls and registration triggers
6 typical jugaads Indian businesses should avoid while exporting
Asia Feb 28, 2022
6 typical jugaads Indian businesses should avoid while exporting
The four biggest challenges of conducting business across the border.
Asia Feb 25, 2022
The four biggest challenges of conducting business across the border.
How to Supercharge Growth for Your Fashion Business
Worldwide Feb 21, 2022
How to Supercharge Growth for Your Fashion Business
Are your HS codes your business’ weak spot?
Worldwide Feb 02, 2022
Are your HS codes your business’ weak spot?
Import One-Stop Shop: Six months on
Worldwide Jan 17, 2022
Import One-Stop Shop: Six months on
Brexit one year on: keep your business moving across the EU
Worldwide Jan 14, 2022
Brexit one year on: keep your business moving across the EU
A Harmonized Tariff Schedule review is coming — Are you ready?
Worldwide Jan 13, 2022
A Harmonized Tariff Schedule review is coming — Are you ready?
WCO launches new Harmonised Tariff Schedule – HS 2022
Worldwide Jan 04, 2022
WCO launches new Harmonised Tariff Schedule – HS 2022
Best ways to handle sales tax compliance
North America Dec 30, 2021
Best ways to handle sales tax compliance
Changes to Intrastat declarations from January 2022
Worldwide Dec 21, 2021
Changes to Intrastat declarations from January 2022
Most effective ways for Indian sellers to make the best of Black Friday sales
Asia Nov 22, 2021
Most effective ways for Indian sellers to make the best of Black Friday sales
IOSS and your small business
North America Oct 29, 2021
IOSS and your small business
Top Diwali tips for B2C exporters
Asia Oct 21, 2021
Top Diwali tips for B2C exporters
How to be Diwali ready with a fool-proof compliance strategy
Asia Oct 13, 2021
How to be Diwali ready with a fool-proof compliance strategy
4 questions every Indian seller should mind while selling internationally
Asia Oct 13, 2021
4 questions every Indian seller should mind while selling internationally
DDP and DAP simplified for the Indian businesses
Asia Oct 08, 2021
DDP and DAP simplified for the Indian businesses
Everything that Indian cross-border sellers should know about landed costs
Asia Oct 08, 2021
Everything that Indian cross-border sellers should know about landed costs
Exporting to EU: Five standard terms every desi seller should know
Worldwide Oct 04, 2021
Exporting to EU: Five standard terms every desi seller should know
6 details to consider when taking your direct selling business international
North America Sep 23, 2021
6 details to consider when taking your direct selling business international
Life lessons from import tax – Wacky Tax Wednesday
Worldwide Sep 22, 2021
Life lessons from import tax – Wacky Tax Wednesday
HS codes and everything you need to know about the details they hold
Asia Aug 27, 2021
HS codes and everything you need to know about the details they hold
Three reasons why every Indian seller should opt for IOSS while selling low-value shipments to the EU
Worldwide Aug 27, 2021
Three reasons why every Indian seller should opt for IOSS while selling low-value shipments to the EU
Common roadblocks faced by sellers while selling cross-border
Asia Aug 27, 2021
Common roadblocks faced by sellers while selling cross-border
8 beliefs that can land you in trouble while selling across international borders.
Asia Aug 27, 2021
8 beliefs that can land you in trouble while selling across international borders.
IOSS- EU's Import One-Stop-Shop simplified for the Indian Seller
Worldwide Aug 27, 2021
IOSS- EU's Import One-Stop-Shop simplified for the Indian Seller
Singapore GST reforms for foreign sellers
Asia Aug 12, 2021
Singapore GST reforms for foreign sellers
What ecommerce sellers need to know about trade restrictions and prohibitions
Worldwide Aug 04, 2021
What ecommerce sellers need to know about trade restrictions and prohibitions
Canada requires non-resident vendors and marketplaces to collect GST/HST as of July 1
North America Jul 02, 2021
Canada requires non-resident vendors and marketplaces to collect GST/HST as of July 1
What US sellers need to know about EU IOSS intermediaries
North America Jun 24, 2021
What US sellers need to know about EU IOSS intermediaries
2021 sales tax changes midyear update report keeps a finger on the pulse of trending tax policies
Worldwide Jun 21, 2021
2021 sales tax changes midyear update report keeps a finger on the pulse of trending tax policies
New EU ecommerce VAT and marketplace rules go into effect July 1
Worldwide Jun 10, 2021
New EU ecommerce VAT and marketplace rules go into effect July 1
3 steps you can take to grow cross-border sales for your ecommerce business
Worldwide Apr 28, 2021
3 steps you can take to grow cross-border sales for your ecommerce business
How does Brexit affect US retailers and marketplaces selling into Northern Ireland and the UK?
North America Apr 15, 2021
How does Brexit affect US retailers and marketplaces selling into Northern Ireland and the UK?
Canada to tax non-resident sales of digital products and more
North America Mar 29, 2021
Canada to tax non-resident sales of digital products and more
What is delivered duty paid (DDP) shipping and why it’s preferred
Worldwide Mar 23, 2021
What is delivered duty paid (DDP) shipping and why it’s preferred
New HS codes create headaches for cross-border sellers
Europe Feb 24, 2021
New HS codes create headaches for cross-border sellers
U.K. manufacturer can’t sell bike seats directly to U.K. residents – Wacky Tax Wednesday, Brexit Blues
Worldwide Jan 13, 2021
U.K. manufacturer can’t sell bike seats directly to U.K. residents – Wacky Tax Wednesday, Brexit Blues
How will Brexit impact U.S. sellers and marketplaces?
North America Dec 09, 2020
How will Brexit impact U.S. sellers and marketplaces?
Can your ecommerce platform handle interstate and cross-border taxes?
Worldwide Oct 30, 2020
Can your ecommerce platform handle interstate and cross-border taxes?
Prepare for impact! Ecommerce could strain supply chains over the holidays
Worldwide Oct 01, 2020
Prepare for impact! Ecommerce could strain supply chains over the holidays
Holy ecommerce on steroids! Is the supply chain ready?
Worldwide Sep 18, 2020
Holy ecommerce on steroids! Is the supply chain ready?
Claiming GST refund as an exporter? Here’s what you need to know
Asia Aug 04, 2020
Claiming GST refund as an exporter? Here’s what you need to know
Goods purchased, sold overseas liable to GST in India: AAR
Asia Jun 22, 2020
Goods purchased, sold overseas liable to GST in India: AAR
GST Analytics wing to identify risky suppliers to exporters
Asia Jun 05, 2020
GST Analytics wing to identify risky suppliers to exporters
Why are duties owed on some shipments but not others?
Worldwide Jun 02, 2020
Why are duties owed on some shipments but not others?
Why going global may be the best response to COVID-19
Worldwide May 26, 2020
Why going global may be the best response to COVID-19
You can't offer "contact-free" if you don't ship DDP
Worldwide Apr 23, 2020
You can't offer "contact-free" if you don't ship DDP
Exporters to follow Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by CBIC
Asia Mar 18, 2020
Exporters to follow Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by CBIC
Don’t let perceived challenges thwart cross-border ecommerce success
Worldwide Mar 02, 2020
Don’t let perceived challenges thwart cross-border ecommerce success
2021 EU marketplaces VAT deemed supplier
Worldwide Feb 17, 2020
2021 EU marketplaces VAT deemed supplier
December 2019 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
North America Dec 31, 2019
December 2019 Roundup: Sales tax laws you need to know
Tariffs on. Tariffs off. What’s a business to do?
North America Dec 20, 2019
Tariffs on. Tariffs off. What’s a business to do?
How tariff uncertainties can impact your supply chain
North America Nov 04, 2019
How tariff uncertainties can impact your supply chain
Avalara Acquires Portway International Assets to Help Merchants Accurately and Efficiently Navigate Cross-Border Compliance
Aug 01, 2019
Avalara Acquires Portway International Assets to Help Merchants Accurately and Efficiently Navigate Cross-Border Compliance
Harmonized System codes: What are they and what do ecommerce businesses need to know about them?
Worldwide Jul 31, 2019
Harmonized System codes: What are they and what do ecommerce businesses need to know about them?
What a trade war could mean for small businesses and marketplace sellers
North America Apr 11, 2018
What a trade war could mean for small businesses and marketplace sellers
Customs officials cracking down as global trade increases
Worldwide Jun 22, 2017
Customs officials cracking down as global trade increases
Easier cross-border ecommerce leads to more challenging customs regulations
North America Jun 15, 2017
Easier cross-border ecommerce leads to more challenging customs regulations
National Small Business Week: Cross-Border Selling Tips for Small Business Owners
North America May 02, 2017
National Small Business Week: Cross-Border Selling Tips for Small Business Owners
Implications of GST for Indian Exporters
Asia Feb 20, 2017
Implications of GST for Indian Exporters
Guide to US sales tax for Canadian sellers
North America Dec 29, 2016
Guide to US sales tax for Canadian sellers
Top 6 Myths About Landed Cost
Worldwide Aug 17, 2016
Top 6 Myths About Landed Cost
Growing globally with landed cost automation
North America Jun 29, 2016
Growing globally with landed cost automation
Watch out! 3 error zones for Indian export businesses
Asia
Watch out! 3 error zones for Indian export businesses