#472 - Go Global Without the Headache: Compliance, Cash Flow & Cross-Border Wins | AM/PM Podcast

In episode 472 of the AM PM Podcast, Kevin King interviews Demet Kale from VATAI about expanding e-commerce businesses internationally. Demet explains VATAI's role as a one-stop shop for e-commerce compliance, covering VAT registrations, product compliance, trademarks, and company registrations. She addresses common fears and misconceptions sellers have about expanding globally, highlighting the importance of sustainability and brand protection amidst growing competition from overseas manufacturers. The discussion covers practical advice for sellers, including starting with the UK market due to the common language, utilizing Amazon's infrastructure for easier expansion, understanding VAT and EORI processes, and considering marketplaces beyond Amazon like Allegro and Cdiscount. Demet also touches on EPR (Extended Product Responsibility) for recycling and the importance of trademark protection. VATAI assists both US sellers looking to expand into Europe and European sellers aiming to enter the US market.

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#472 - Go Global Without the Headache: Compliance, Cash Flow & Cross-Border Wins

AM/PM Podcast

Introduction to Global Expansion for E-commerce Sellers

The Importance of Sustainability and Overcoming Fear of the Unknown

Vitae's Approach to Guiding Sellers Through Global Expansion

Cash Flow Considerations and the Benefits of Expanding with Amazon

Streamlining Expansion with Amazon's Infrastructure and Understanding VAT

Understanding EORI Numbers and VAT on Imports

Strategic Import Locations and Amazon's Role in VAT Collection

OSS Scheme and Alternative Marketplaces to Amazon in Europe

Exploring European Marketplaces: Allegro, Cdiscount, Bol.com, Zalando, and Otto

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Packaging Regulations

Compliance, Labeling, and Intellectual Property Protection

Global Reach and Common Mistakes in International Expansion

Strategic Expansion Steps and Contact Information

#472 - Go Global Without the Headache: Compliance, Cash Flow & Cross-Border Wins

AM/PM Podcast

00:00Introduction to Global Expansion for E-commerce Sellers

Introduction to Global Expansion for E-commerce Sellers

04:47The Importance of Sustainability and Overcoming Fear of the Unknown

The Importance of Sustainability and Overcoming Fear of the Unknown

08:13Vitae's Approach to Guiding Sellers Through Global Expansion

Vitae's Approach to Guiding Sellers Through Global Expansion

12:18Cash Flow Considerations and the Benefits of Expanding with Amazon

Cash Flow Considerations and the Benefits of Expanding with Amazon

15:34Streamlining Expansion with Amazon's Infrastructure and Understanding VAT

Streamlining Expansion with Amazon's Infrastructure and Understanding VAT

19:53Understanding EORI Numbers and VAT on Imports

Understanding EORI Numbers and VAT on Imports

23:30Strategic Import Locations and Amazon's Role in VAT Collection

Strategic Import Locations and Amazon's Role in VAT Collection

27:59OSS Scheme and Alternative Marketplaces to Amazon in Europe

OSS Scheme and Alternative Marketplaces to Amazon in Europe

31:20Exploring European Marketplaces: Allegro, Cdiscount, Bol.com, Zalando, and Otto

Exploring European Marketplaces: Allegro, Cdiscount, Bol.com, Zalando, and Otto

35:30Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Packaging Regulations

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Packaging Regulations

38:15Compliance, Labeling, and Intellectual Property Protection

Compliance, Labeling, and Intellectual Property Protection

42:30Global Reach and Common Mistakes in International Expansion

Global Reach and Common Mistakes in International Expansion

46:21Strategic Expansion Steps and Contact Information

Strategic Expansion Steps and Contact Information