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.
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.
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.
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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From €4,250
Compliance Blueprint
A structured review for growing ecommerce businesses that need a clearer compliance and operational plan across cross-border sales.
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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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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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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.
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.
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.