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Ecommerce Consulting

Ecommerce consulting for compliance, market entry and international growth

Expanding ecommerce internationally is rarely one simple question. VAT, customs, product compliance, fulfilment, warehousing, platform setup, checkout logic, marketing and international sales strategy often need to be reviewed together.

EAS helps ecommerce businesses understand what is required before entering, scaling or restructuring international sales. EAS supports international market entry, sales, fulfilment and compliance questions.

4,000+ Businesses supported
60+ Countries served
Leading European compliance platform
One team Compliance, sales and operations
Why EAS Consulting

Consulting from the team behind the leading European compliance platform

Most cross-border problems are not isolated compliance issues. A VAT registration decision can affect checkout setup, fulfilment location, pricing, customer experience, marketplace strategy, delivery promises and international growth.

Specialist Teams

Knowledge from the right EAS teams

EAS has specialist teams working across VAT, IOSS, OSS, UK VAT, customs data, product compliance, GPSR, EUDR, ecommerce platforms, logistics, fulfilment, sales, marketing and international business development.

Full Picture

Compliance reviewed as part of the whole business

Depending on the package and selected add-ons, your review brings together knowledge from the relevant teams, so your business is assessed as a complete cross-border operation.

Commercial Reality

Built around practical ecommerce growth

Our consulting combines compliance knowledge with international ecommerce experience in sales, marketing, platform strategy, fulfilment and business development.

Who This Is For

Who needs ecommerce consulting for international growth?

This service is for ecommerce companies selling, or preparing to sell, across borders. It is especially useful when compliance, fulfilment, warehousing, platform setup, marketing and international sales decisions need to be reviewed together.

Global ecommerce businesses

For merchants, publishers, platforms, fashion brands, consumer goods companies and digital sellers from any country that want to enter, scale or restructure international sales.

Businesses unsure where to start

For companies asking whether they need VAT registration, where to register, where to warehouse goods, which product rules apply or how to structure cross-border sales.

US ecommerce companies selling to Europe

For US brands that need to understand EU VAT registration, IOSS, UK VAT, product compliance, fulfilment, customs and international sales strategy.

UK businesses selling to the EU after Brexit

For UK ecommerce companies reviewing EU VAT, IOSS, OSS, customs, fulfilment, warehousing and product compliance obligations.

Australian businesses selling internationally

For Australian merchants planning international growth and needing a clear route for VAT, fulfilment, product compliance, marketing and cross-border sales.

Canadian businesses selling to Europe and beyond

For Canadian companies that need practical guidance on VAT, customs, fulfilment, product compliance and international ecommerce growth.

Search Questions We Answer

Common questions we help ecommerce businesses answer

Many businesses begin with one question, but the right answer usually depends on the full sales model, target market, fulfilment route, product scope, platform setup and commercial strategy.

Do I need VAT registration to sell internationally?

The answer depends on where your business is based, where goods are stored, how products are sold and which VAT or tax schemes apply.

Do I need EU VAT registration?

The answer depends on your sales model, stock location, import route, marketplace use and whether IOSS, OSS or local VAT registration applies.

Where should I register for EU VAT?

The correct country depends on your fulfilment model, import route, stock location, marketplace use and sales structure.

Where should I warehouse goods?

Warehousing can improve delivery times, but it may create VAT, customs and compliance obligations.

Should I ship from outside the market or use local fulfilment?

This depends on order volume, delivery expectations, VAT structure, customs model and commercial priorities.

Do I need IOSS or OSS?

IOSS and OSS serve different sales flows, and the correct route depends on how goods are sold and delivered.

Which product rules apply to my products?

Product compliance depends on the product type, materials, intended users, market, documentation and applicable regulations, directives and standards.

How do I grow ecommerce sales internationally?

International growth depends on sales channels, fulfilment, pricing, compliance, customer experience and marketing execution.

Consulting Packages

Consulting packages built around your business

Our packages are ready-made consulting frameworks, but every review is built around your actual business model. Before the work begins, EAS confirms the relevant scope, specialist teams, calls, deliverables and recommended add-ons.

Clear starting points, tailored before work begins

The prices below give a clear starting point for planning. EAS confirms the recommended package, scope, relevant teams and add-ons before the work begins, then provides a tailored offer for approval.

From €1,250

Market Entry Map

A practical first review for businesses preparing to enter a new market, or already selling but unsure what their main obligations and next steps are.

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Best for Ecommerce businesses, Shopify stores, publishers, consumer brands and merchants that need a clear first answer on VAT, imports, fulfilment and basic product compliance exposure.
Main areas reviewed VAT and import model, IOSS, OSS and UK VAT where relevant, marketplace versus own-store responsibilities, high-level fulfilment route and basic product compliance flagging.
Calls included Kick-off meeting and final review call.
Main deliverable Written Market Entry Compliance Map with recommended next steps.
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For who this package is for

This package is for businesses that want to understand what they need before selling, or continuing to sell, into a new market.

It is especially suitable when the main questions are still at the market entry stage, such as whether the business needs VAT registration, IOSS, UK VAT, product compliance support, a different import model or a better fulfilment route.

What is included

  • Kick-off meeting to understand your business, products, sales channels and fulfilment model
  • Review of your sales setup for the relevant target market
  • Basic VAT and import model mapping
  • IOSS, OSS, Non-Union OSS and UK VAT applicability review where relevant
  • Marketplace versus own-store responsibility review
  • High-level product compliance flagging, including whether regulations, directives or standards may affect your products
  • High-level review of fulfilment flows, including DAP, DDP, IOSS and standard import models
  • Identification of the most important compliance gaps and next steps
  • Final review call to explain the findings and recommended route

Deliverable

You receive a written Market Entry Compliance Map.

This document summarises your current position, the main compliance obligations that may apply to your business, the services or registrations you may need and the recommended next steps.

From €7,250

Regulatory Readiness Review

A management-level review for larger or more complex businesses preparing to scale, restructure or make strategic decisions around international sales.

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Best for Larger ecommerce businesses, publishers, platforms, fulfilment-heavy brands, multi-market sellers and companies preparing for investment, partnership discussions or major international expansion.
Main areas reviewed VAT, customs, product compliance, regulatory role mapping, EUDR relevance, UK compliance, internal processes, sales, marketing and fulfilment impact.
Calls included Senior kick-off meeting, stakeholder review session and management presentation.
Main deliverable Written Regulatory Readiness Report with executive summary, risk matrix and implementation roadmap.
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For who this package is for

This package is for businesses where compliance decisions affect wider commercial, operational or technical planning.

It is especially useful before scaling internationally, restructuring fulfilment, entering a major partnership, preparing for investment discussions or reviewing whether the business is structurally ready for growth.

What is included

  • Kick-off meeting with senior stakeholders
  • Detailed review of your sales model, product scope, fulfilment model and compliance exposure
  • VAT, customs and product compliance risk mapping
  • Detailed review of IOSS, OSS, UK VAT, imports, fulfilment flows and marketplace responsibilities where relevant
  • Product compliance role mapping, including manufacturer, distributor, importer, Authorised Representative and other responsible party considerations where applicable
  • Review of which regulations, directives, standards or documentation requirements may affect your product categories
  • EUDR relevance review where applicable, especially for publishers, paper, books, packaging, wood, leather or other relevant materials
  • UK compliance considerations, including UK VAT and future PRMB relevance where applicable
  • Review of operational processes and internal responsibility points
  • Review of how compliance connects to sales, marketing, customer experience, logistics, fulfilment and platform setup
  • Management-level recommendations
  • Implementation roadmap showing which actions should be handled internally, by EAS or by other specialists
  • Final presentation meeting with management

Deliverable

You receive a written Regulatory Readiness Report.

This management-level report explains your current compliance position, key risks, operational gaps and recommended structure for international sales.

It includes an executive summary, compliance architecture overview, risk and priority matrix, VAT, customs and product compliance findings, operational process recommendations and implementation roadmap.

From €17,500

Enterprise and Fully Customised Consulting

A fully tailored consulting project for complex ecommerce, compliance, platform, logistics, market entry, sales or operational expansion challenges.

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Best for Enterprise ecommerce businesses, platforms, marketplaces, logistics providers, postal operators, publishers, fulfilment-heavy brands and companies with complex or unusual cross-border models.
Potential scope Tailored analysis, implementation planning, technical workflows, stakeholder meetings, documentation structure, internal process design, sales strategy or global expansion review.
Calls included Agreed individually based on scope.
Main deliverable Custom project deliverable agreed before the work begins.
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For who this package is for

This option is for businesses that need more than a predefined advisory package. It is suitable for larger merchants, platforms, logistics providers, postal operators, marketplaces, publishers and enterprise ecommerce companies.

What may be included

  • Full compliance architecture for international sales
  • VAT, IOSS, OSS, UK VAT and customs model design
  • Product compliance and responsible party structure
  • EUDR supplier data and due diligence process design
  • DDP and customs data workflow planning
  • Platform, marketplace, postal or logistics partner projects
  • Global market expansion review beyond the EU and UK
  • Marketing, sales or market-entry strategy
  • Internal process design, training and ongoing advisory support

Deliverable

The deliverable is agreed individually before the project begins. Depending on the scope, this may include a full compliance architecture report, implementation plan, operational workflow, documentation structure, partner-facing memo, technical data-flow map, training session or advisory framework.

Specialist Add-ons

Add specialist reviews to your consulting package

Each package is built around your business needs. You can add specialist reviews for sales, marketing, Shopify, fulfilment, warehousing, marketplaces, customs, pricing, product compliance, global market expansion or training.

Marketing Review

Review positioning, website messaging, trust signals, customer acquisition approach and market communication.

International Sales Review

Review sales channels, international expansion route, B2B/B2C structure, partner opportunities and commercial growth priorities.

Shopify Optimisation

Review Shopify setup for international, EU and UK sales, including tax display, shipping zones, checkout logic, app setup, product data and compliance readiness.

Warehousing and Fulfilment Review

Review whether local warehousing, third-party fulfilment, DDP, DAP, IOSS or direct shipping fits your business model.

Ecommerce Platform Review

Review checkout, tax display, shipping logic, data flows and platform readiness across Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, Shoplazza, Shopware or custom platforms.

Marketplace Strategy Review

Review marketplace versus own-store responsibilities, VAT treatment, channel risks, fulfilment logic and direct-to-consumer opportunities.

Customs and DDP Model Review

Review DAP, DDP, IOSS, customs data, HS codes, duties, tax collection and customer delivery experience.

Product Compliance Review

Review which regulations, directives, standards, documentation requirements or responsible party obligations may affect your products.

EUDR Readiness Review

Review EUDR exposure, supplier data readiness, product materials, due diligence needs and next steps for EUDR compliance.

Pricing and Commercial Model Review

Review VAT-inclusive pricing, delivery charges, landed cost visibility, free shipping thresholds and cross-border margin impact.

Partner, Distributor or B2B Route Review

Review distributor, reseller, wholesale, B2B and B2B2C routes, including importer responsibility and commercial structure.

Global Market Expansion Review

Expand the consulting scope beyond the EU and UK to review wider international market entry, sales, fulfilment, platform or compliance considerations.

Team Training Session

Add a focused training session for your internal team on VAT, IOSS, product compliance, customs, fulfilment or cross-border sales operations.

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Package Comparison

Compare the consulting packages

Choose the right starting framework, then EAS builds the exact consulting scope around your business.

Feature Market Entry Map Compliance Blueprint Regulatory Readiness Review Enterprise and Fully Customised Consulting
Planning price From €1,250 From €4,250 From €7,250 From €17,500
Built around your business Yes Yes Yes Fully tailored
Best for First market entry review Growing cross-border sales Complex or strategic review Enterprise-level projects
Calls Kick-off and final review Kick-off, review and final presentation Senior kick-off, stakeholder review and management presentation Agreed by scope
Main deliverable Market Entry Compliance Map Compliance Blueprint Regulatory Readiness Report Custom project deliverable
VAT and import model Included Detailed Detailed Scope-based
Product compliance Basic flagging Included Detailed Scope-based
Fulfilment review High level Included Detailed Scope-based
Add-ons available Yes Yes Yes Built into scope
Implementation support Separate service Separate service Separate service Can be included

Market Entry Map

  • From €1,250
  • Best for first market entry review
  • Kick-off and final review call
  • Market Entry Compliance Map
  • Add-ons available

Compliance Blueprint

  • From €4,250
  • Best for growing cross-border sales
  • Kick-off, review and final presentation
  • Compliance Blueprint
  • Add-ons available

Regulatory Readiness Review

  • From €7,250
  • Best for complex or strategic review
  • Senior kick-off, stakeholder review and management presentation
  • Regulatory Readiness Report
  • Add-ons available

Enterprise and Fully Customised Consulting

  • From €17,500
  • Best for enterprise-level projects
  • Calls agreed by scope
  • Custom project deliverable
  • Add-ons built into scope
Enterprise and Fully Customised Consulting

Fully customised consulting for complex international projects

Some businesses need more than a predefined advisory package. For larger merchants, platforms, logistics providers, postal operators, marketplaces, publishers and enterprise ecommerce companies, EAS provides fully customised consulting projects starting from €17,500.

These projects may include tailored analysis, implementation planning, documentation structure, technical workflow design, stakeholder meetings, internal process design, wider market entry review or ongoing advisory support. EAS’s strongest expertise is in the EU and UK, but customised projects can also include selected global market expansion questions.

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Full compliance architecture for international sales
VAT, IOSS, OSS, UK VAT and customs model design
Product compliance and responsible party structure
EUDR supplier data and due diligence process design
DDP and customs data workflow planning
Platform, marketplace, postal or logistics partner projects
Global market expansion review beyond the EU and UK
Marketing, sales or market-entry strategy
Internal process design, training and ongoing advisory support
After the Review

From consulting review to implementation

The consulting package gives you the map. If your business needs support with implementation, EAS can help with the next stage through compliance platform services, specialist add-ons and tailored advisory projects.

1. Understand your obligations

The consulting package identifies what applies to your business across VAT, customs, product compliance, fulfilment, platforms and commercial setup.

2. Prioritise the next steps

You receive a practical roadmap showing what should be handled first, what can be automated and what may need further support.

3. Implement with EAS or your own team

Where relevant, EAS can support IOSS, OSS, UK VAT, product compliance, EUDR, customs data, DDP workflows, platform setup or tailored consulting projects.

FAQ

Ecommerce consulting FAQ

Quick answers to common questions about VAT registration, EU VAT, IOSS, UK VAT, warehousing, product compliance, Shopify optimisation, marketing and consulting deliverables.

Do I need VAT registration to sell internationally?

It depends on where your business is based, where your customers are located, where goods are stored, how products are shipped, whether marketplaces are involved and which VAT or tax schemes apply. For EU and UK sales, this may involve EU VAT registration, IOSS, OSS, UK VAT or other arrangements.

Do I need EU VAT registration to sell to EU customers?

Not always. Whether you need EU VAT registration depends on your business location, where goods are stored, how goods are imported, whether marketplaces are involved and whether schemes such as IOSS or OSS apply.

Where should I register for EU VAT?

The correct EU VAT registration country depends on your sales and fulfilment model. Important factors include stock location, import route, marketplace use, IOSS eligibility, OSS use and whether your business has local VAT obligations in a specific EU country.

Where should I warehouse goods for international ecommerce?

The right warehousing location depends on customer demand, delivery expectations, VAT impact, customs model, fulfilment partner options, product type and commercial strategy. Warehousing inside the EU or UK may improve delivery but can also create additional VAT and compliance obligations.

Which product compliance rules apply to my products?

Product compliance depends on the product category, materials, intended use, target market, documentation and the role your business has in the supply chain. EAS can review whether regulations, directives, standards, responsible party requirements or documentation obligations may affect your products.

Can EAS help with Shopify optimisation?

Yes. EAS can review Shopify setups for international, EU and UK sales, including tax display, shipping zones, checkout logic, app setup, product data and compliance readiness.

Can EAS help with ecommerce marketing and international sales strategy?

Yes. EAS consulting can include marketing and international sales add-ons. These are useful for businesses that want to review market positioning, sales channels, pricing, customer acquisition, marketplace strategy or international expansion priorities alongside compliance.

Can the consulting cover markets outside the EU and UK?

Yes, where relevant. Customised consulting and add-ons can include selected global market expansion questions, especially around international sales strategy, fulfilment, ecommerce platforms and commercial market entry planning.

Are the consulting package prices fixed?

The listed prices are starting points for planning. Before work begins, EAS confirms the recommended scope, package, add-ons and relevant specialist teams, then provides a tailored offer for approval.

What do I receive at the end of the consulting package?

Each package has a written deliverable. Depending on the package, this may be a Market Entry Compliance Map, Compliance Blueprint, Regulatory Readiness Report or customised project deliverable.

Get Started

Ask for a tailored consulting offer

Tell us what you sell, where you are based, where you want to sell, which platforms you use and what you need help with. EAS will recommend the right package, add-ons and scope for your business.