Conduct successful e-commerce

International E-Commerce

It all sounds so simple: open a web shop, translate content into English and the world is your oyster! If only there were no administrative, legal, regulatory and logistical requirements... And, actually, it all begins with the country selection. Country selection, you wonder? But whole world can shop on your website. And that’s precisely the advantage of e-commerce. Right! But that’s also precisely the challenge.

Do you want to boost your e-commerce business internationally?

Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) supports Swiss SMEs in their international business, including cross-border e-commerce. Do you have any questions? Or would you like to discuss your international e-commerce project without obligation? Philip Morger is looking forward to hearing from you.

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Customs

The following export and customs issues need to be clarifies

Anyone selling goods across borders has to grapple with the export and customs regulations in each destination country. You can quickly lose track of things in the jungle of country-specific regulations and certificates. We show you which export and customs issues you have to deal with in international e-commerce and where you can get the help you need.

Are you new to export and do you have questions about administrative processing?

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

In order to benefit from preferential treatment (customs exemption or customs reduction) in the country of destination, the following conditions ...

Value added tax is a consumer tax which is applied in proportion to the price at every stage of the production and distribution chain.

E-commerce makes the world seem limitless: With online retail on international marketplaces such as Amazon, even smaller companies can sell acros...

Um den internationalen Warenverkehr zu fördern und ihn zu vereinfachen, gibt es seit 1936 die internationalen Lieferklauseln Incoterms® (Internat...

Logistics

What Swiss companies need to consider

Online commerce is making the world digital - but in the end, a product must physically find its way from A to B. As soon as national borders are crossed, logistics becomes an important factor for success. Find important information on shipping and logistics in e-commerce!

Online commerce makes the world digital, but in the end a product has to makes its way physically from A to B. As soon as national borders are cr...

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 s...

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 adm...

DDP or DAP? What do Swiss online retailers need to know?

The Incoterms define the rules of the game in international trade. In the Incoterms 2020, which is the currently valid version, eleven different ...

Legal Questions

Successfully overcoming legal hurdles

E-commerce is a rewarding distribution channel for Swiss SMEs. Exporters can sell goods all over the world via their online shop. But in any case, retailers have to take on important legal issues to make their e-commerce project a success.

E-commerce has long become an indispensable sales channel for Swiss SMEs. The internet offers companies the opportunity to address users all over...

Taxes

Taxes in international online trade

Anyone who sells goods abroad via the e-commerce channel should be aware of the associated taxes. Which taxes must be settled by online traders? What is the tax situation when selling via marketplaces?

Value added tax is a consumer tax which is applied in proportion to the price at every stage of the production and distribution chain.

On January 1, 2019, Amazon, eBay and similar online marketplaces became liable for unpaid sales tax in Germany. What consequences does this have ...

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,...

On the 1st January 2021, new rules are due to come into force in the European Union regarding VAT, and particularly as it applies to ecommerce sa...

Country specific information

Country specific information on E-Commerce

Tips on the topic of e-commerce from the international markets

Switzerland Global Enterprise has a strong network of professionals in local markets. Discover here a selection of market-specific content relating to international online trade. Do you have specific questions? Get in contact with our country experts without obligation.

Russia’s e-commerce market has grown steadily over the past decade, and as elsewhere, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth significantly....

08.10.2020 How to Work with a Trade Partner on a Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform in China Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the enforcement of so...

E-commerce in China, India and Southeast Asia

What digital strategies are recommended for Swiss companies in China, India and Southeast Asia? Answers to this question are provided in the webi...

E-commerce is on the rise in both Brazil and Mexico. The webinar “How to grow your online sales in Brazil and Mexico” provides insights into the ...

The Canadian E-Commerce sector has seen exceptional growth in recent years. The guide produced by the Swiss Business Hub Canada provides valuable...

An accelerating consumer appetite for online shopping, weak local competition combined with an excellent online infrastructure, make Canada an in...

In the US, over 205 million e-commerce users actively use the internet for purchases

An ever-growing digital marketplace with advanced technology and infrastructure offers Swiss retailers an almost unbeatable market size and new p...

Is your company exporting to the ASEAN region and would you like to know how to use E-Commerce to your advantage? Watch the recorded webinar and ...

E-business in North America is growing and growing. The webinar "E-Commerce guide for Canada and USA" shows why this region can be interesting fo...

In times of COVID-19, e-commerce is booming more than ever. Most big companies have been in e-commerce for years, whereas for SMEs it seems harde...

Russia’s e-commerce market has grown steadily over the past decade, and as elsewhere, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth significantly....

Amazon has created the Swiss Store on its India marketplace. The store carries a range of products including chocolates, watches, luggage, and go...

GoGlobal Cockpit: our new online tool

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Services + Events

A selection of the currently offered services

As the first point of contact for internationalisation, Switzerland Global Enterprise, on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, supports Swiss companies, especially SMEs, in identifying and developing new business potential worldwide. How we support you in your international business: