Cross border selling involves a host of legal and financial implications in terms of local tax laws. Depending on the type of client (B2B or B2C), the location (inside or outside of the EU), and the distance selling limits, businesses have a variety of tax responsibilities. Even digital products (reports, tutorials, online magazines, games) are subject to tax regulations in some countries.

Dayuse.com is the world’s number one daytime hotel booking agent. The startup is opening up digital opportunities for a market that was previously invisible: daytime hotel room booking for several hours, with reduced pricing.

Global online shoppers usually buy from foreign countries to find better product availability and prices. As they shop online from these international websites, they expect the same services that they receive from local businesses.

In mature markets like the United Kingdom, consumer habits are increasingly diverse. Brands trying to hold on to their market share and attract more new customers face a host of challenges. While certain brands settle for multiplying customer contact points, others have taken it a step further by making the various channels work together (a cross-channel strategy). But today, the way to get the upper hand over the competition is to hold the consumer and their experience at the heart of your model by using an effective omni-channel strategy.

The European e-commerce markets share many similarities as well as numerous differences. Companies hoping to develop their online sales in several European countries find themselves confronted by a variety of challenges. Technical questions such as the formation of an international SEO strategy all too often remain unanswered. Here is our advice for efficiently managing the different currencies and payment methods on your international e-commerce site.