Just adding my vote to the pile on this one. Many of our customers will experience problems unless this integration is prepared.
Thank you - look forward to its resolution.
Topic summary
Feature request to allow UK merchants to integrate Taxamo Assure at checkout to collect EU VAT via IOSS post‑Brexit. Goal: charge VAT at checkout and remit via an intermediary to avoid delivery‑time charges and returns.
Shopify status and guidance:
- Checkout API (needed for Taxamo) is limited to Shopify Plus; no timeline to change. No built‑in IOSS intermediary integration. Third parties must build apps.
- “Registration‑based taxes” can be enabled to calculate local EU VAT and accept an IOSS ID (IOSS = for non‑EU sellers; OSS = for EU sellers).
Workarounds and apps:
- Taxamo: no Shopify plugin (focused on Magento). Custom API possible but complex; one merchant reports non‑Plus implementation via developer.
- Crossborderit (CBIT): IOSS via Sweden; pricing evolved from ~€19.99/mo + €1/order to app ($24/mo) and later reports of €99/mo + 3% on VAT. Early CSV uploads were painful; the Shopify app later smoothed reporting. Mixed reports of customers still being charged VAT; many issues traced to Royal Mail Click & Drop and label/IOSS handling, later improved with IOSS‑marked services.
- Alternatives: Avalara (costly full service), VAT Digital, Zonos (adds % fee), Eurora, EAS EU Compliance (no monthly fee; €1.25/txn + €6 invoice fee >€30). Several merchants plan to switch to EAS.
Operational notes:
- IOSS applies to consignments ≤ €150 and covers VAT only (not duty). Keep IOSS ID off labels; ensure RM Click & Drop uses IOSS services. Germany also requires VerpackG/LUCID packaging registration.
Outcome: No native Shopify–Taxamo integration; viable paths are registration‑based taxes + third‑party IOSS services. Discussion remains open (e.g., EAS support for sole traders).
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