E-commerce accountants
UK accountants for overseas Amazon sellers: UK company setup, VAT registration, deemed supplier rules, import VAT and filings run entirely online.
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Overseas Amazon sellers usually need a UK VAT registration from the first sale of goods stored in the UK, often a UK company, and someone to handle import VAT and the deemed supplier split. We do all of it remotely for non resident owners.
Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar Member of ICAEW, Fellow of ACCA, Fellow of AAT, a double graduate and entrepreneur at heart, helping startups grow and serving thousands of businesses nationwide with an excellent team. Published by LimitedCompany.Accountants, 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Reviewed 12 September 2026 against 2026/27 UK rates and current Companies House and HMRC guidance.
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Overseas Amazon sellers usually need a UK VAT registration from the first sale of goods stored in the UK, often a UK company, and someone to handle import VAT and the deemed supplier split. We do all of it remotely for non resident owners.
The £90,000 registration threshold applies to UK established businesses. A non established taxable person selling goods located in the UK generally must register from the first sale. Sellers who assume the threshold applies to them often discover the gap only when Amazon requests a VAT number.
You can register for UK VAT as an overseas business without a UK company. A UK company can help with payment providers, customer trust and some supply chain arrangements, but it brings Companies House filings, identity verification for directors and a corporation tax return. We compare the two against your plans.
Everything is remote: identity verification, agent authorisation, VAT returns, accounts and the CT600. Watch two tax points in particular, where the company is centrally managed and controlled, and whether your home country sees a permanent establishment. We flag both early.
Rates, thresholds and deadlines quoted here reflect the current UK position and current HMRC and Companies House guidance. Check GOV.UK, or ask us, before relying on them for your own business.
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Frequently asked
Yes. There is no residence requirement for directors or shareholders, though identity verification applies.
Not legally, but it makes trading and VAT payments much easier. Several providers accept overseas directors.
Usually only on UK source income. Dividends to non residents are treated differently from resident directors.
Start with gross orders and reconcile through refunds, marketplace taxes, selling fees, advertising, fulfilment charges, reserves and currency differences to the net bank deposit. The settlement report, not the bank receipt alone, is the accounting source.
Selling, payment, fulfilment and advertising fees should be separated so contribution margin is visible by channel. This helps distinguish high revenue from profitable revenue and supports better pricing, stock and advertising decisions.
Keep bank statements, sales and platform reports, purchase invoices, payroll records, VAT workings, finance agreements and Companies House correspondence. We confirm the exact list at onboarding and identify gaps before a filing deadline becomes urgent.
The fee depends on transaction volume, record quality, VAT and payroll requirements, historic catch-up and the level of reporting needed. We agree a fixed scope and price before technical work starts, with published packages available on our fees page.
Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the prior records and authorities, check the next Companies House and HMRC deadlines, and give you one clear handover list. The process is normally completed remotely.
Yes. We work through secure cloud records, scheduled reviews and digital approvals, while keeping a named team available by phone, video call and email. Clients can also visit our Morden office by appointment.
We regularly work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and connected sales or expense apps. The right setup depends on transaction volume, integrations and the reports you need, not simply the software brand.
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“I've been working with Accotax since January 2024, and their support has grown alongside my business needs. My personal allocated manager, Umer, provides tailored services for both of my companies, adapting as I expand and ensuring everything runs smoothly. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and always clear in their communication. Their help with accounts, VAT, payrolls, pensions and compliance gives me real confidence and peace of mind.”
“We worked with a few different accountants before finally settling with Accotax, and we're really glad we did. They take the time to understand how our business works and what our needs are. Anum, who looks after our account on a day-to-day basis, including reconciling invoices and preparing the annual accounts, is amazing, professional, efficient, and follows the processes we have put in place together. Accotax has made our accounting experience much smoother and easier. We see them as a long-term partner as our business continues to grow. I would 100% recommend them.”
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