VAT, Customs + Co.

If you sell your goods to foreign countries through e-commerce, you will definitely come up against the Incoterms DDP and DAP. What do they mean and what are the pros and cons? What do Swiss online retailers need to know?

Free trade agreements are international treaties concluded between two parties (individual countries or transnational groupings) in order to safeguard free trade.

To enable the free movement of goods and services within the EU, there are a number of EU directives which set basic requirements in respect of safety, health and environmental protection. These directives must be transposed by Member States into their national legislation.

Do you have questions about customs duties, value-added tax or designations of origin?

E-commerce has long become an indispensable sales channel for Swiss SMEs. The internet offers companies the opportunity to address users all over the world with a single website. As soon as websites set their sights beyond customers in the domestic market, however, online retailers have to take on some basic legal questions. You can find out what they are here!

When selling from Switzerland to either consumers or businesses in an EU country, you will have to consider import VAT. As the most general rule, the destination country for your goods will require VAT to be paid - usually at its standard rate - before the goods can reach your customer.

On January 1, 2019, Amazon, eBay and similar online marketplaces became liable for unpaid sales tax in Germany. What consequences does this have for Swiss online retailers? What needs to be considered now?

Good preparation is half the battle, and this is also true of cross-border online retail. Here is an overview of how you can prepare yourself administratively for international shipping.

If you would like to conquer the foreign market with your products, it makes sense to set your sights on Europe to begin with. This is for very simple reasons: geographical proximity, cultural similarities and low language barriers facilitate export. In the following article, you will find tips and tricks for logistics in cross-border e-commerce.