Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Be part of us for an enticing and insightful dialog with Melanie Shabangu-Katsaris, co-founder of Avask, as we discover the huge alternatives in increasing world e-commerce. Melanie shares her experience on why sellers ought to take into account increasing their operations past their present markets, whether or not transferring from the U.S. to Europe or vice versa. She gives an summary of how Avask helps sellers with vital points comparable to taxes, delivery, and compliance. We additionally reminisce concerning the close-knit nature of the Amazon-seller neighborhood, highlighted by memorable trade occasions like an unforgettable night at a Beyoncé live performance.
Hear in as we navigate the advanced panorama of world e-commerce rules, specializing in the variations between promoting on Amazon within the U.S. versus Europe. Melanie sheds gentle on the regulatory challenges sellers face, together with VAT registration and customs documentation, and explains why the maturity of the U.S. market typically leads American and Chinese language sellers to prioritize it over Europe. Regardless of these challenges, Melanie emphasizes the numerous alternatives accessible in Europe and presents useful insights to encourage extra sellers to increase internationally.
Lastly, we talk about the excellent companies Avask presents to assist sellers obtain worldwide compliance, notably within the UK and Europe. From VAT compliance to the Prolonged Producer Accountability (EPR) eco-contribution, Melanie explains how Avask simplifies these complexities for sellers. We additionally contact on current modifications in European rules, comparable to Amazon’s new VAT on Amazon initiative, and the way Avask collaborates with Amazon to make sure seamless compliance for sellers. This episode is a must-listen for anybody seeking to broaden their e-commerce horizons with skilled steering from Avask.
In episode 412 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Melanie talk about:
- 00:00 – Increasing World E-Commerce With Avask
- 02:42 – VIP Expertise at Beyonce Live performance
- 08:01 – Leveraging Know-how for Enterprise Development
- 13:59 – Navigating World E-Commerce Rules
- 18:37 – Market Rules
- 20:24 – Navigating European E-Commerce Tax Rules
- 23:29 – Amazon’s Market Growth in Europe
- 27:16 – EU VAT Compliance Rules Affect Sellers
- 32:11 – Worldwide Tax Compliance and Reporting
- 34:23 – Navigating Worldwide Tax and E-Commerce
- 36:48 – Declaring Taxes and Customs
- 42:33 – Increasing Worldwide E-Commerce Compliance
- 43:21 – World Transport and Customs Affect
- 47:39 – Amazon’s VAT Program Conclusion
- 49:23 – Amazon Sellers Dealing with Compliance Modifications
- 56:13 – Kevin King’s Phrases of Knowledge
