INTERNATIONAL TRADE — IMPORT & EXPORT

Trading across borders multiplies the accounting rules you have to get right. At TaxDigit, chartered certified accountants in Guildford, Surrey, our international trade accountants support importers, exporters, wholesalers, e-commerce sellers and distributors moving goods between the UK, EU and the rest of the world.

Customs duty, import VAT and postponed VAT accounting, EORI registration, commodity codes and Incoterms, zero-rating exports, multi-currency bookkeeping and exchange-rate differences — we handle the detail that keeps goods moving and margins protected, and we plan your tax position across borders.

The problems we solve for you

International trade punishes small errors. We make sure the paperwork and the numbers are right first time.

• Import VAT leakage — postponed VAT accounting set up correctly so VAT never ties up your cash at the border.
• Customs confusion — commodity codes, customs valuation and duty reliefs reviewed so you never overpay duty.
• Export zero-rating risk — evidence and documentation that satisfy HMRC when you zero-rate exports.
• Currency chaos — multi-currency bookkeeping and realistic margin reporting despite moving exchange rates.

Why international traders choose TaxDigit

We combine UK compliance depth with genuine international perspective — including international advisory and transfer pricing expertise in-house.

• Import VAT, customs duty and EORI matters handled alongside your accounts.
• Multi-currency cloud bookkeeping with clean landed-cost tracking.
• Cross-border structuring, double-tax treaties and overseas expansion support.
• Chartered certified accountants serving Guildford, Surrey, London and the whole UK.

Accountancy that travels with your goods

From a first EORI number to a multi-entity international group, TaxDigit joins up bookkeeping, VAT, corporation tax, UK expansion for overseas companies and tax planning into one service built for trade.

Who we help

• Importers and wholesalers bringing goods into the UK from the EU, Asia and beyond.
• Exporters and distributors selling UK goods worldwide — zero-rating and overseas VAT questions answered.
• E-commerce sellers on Amazon, eBay and Shopify trading internationally — marketplace VAT and OSS/IOSS.
• Freight-adjacent businesses and trading companies with multi-currency operations.
• Overseas companies establishing UK operations — registration, VAT and ongoing compliance.

Frequently asked questions

What is postponed VAT accounting and should I use it?

It lets you declare and reclaim import VAT on the same VAT return instead of paying at the border — a major cash-flow win for most importers. We set it up and reconcile your monthly statements.

Do I need an EORI number to import or export?

Yes — any business moving goods between Great Britain and other countries needs a GB EORI. We arrange registration and make sure your customs data flows into your accounts.

Can I zero-rate my exports for VAT?

Usually, if you hold the right evidence of removal within the time limits. We build the documentation process so zero-rating survives an HMRC inspection.

How do you handle foreign currency in our accounts?

We run multi-currency cloud bookkeeping, revalue balances correctly and report margins after exchange differences — so you see real profitability, not currency noise.