Accountants for Ecommerce and Online Sellers in Ireland
Accounts, VAT and OSS returns for Irish online sellers on Shopify, Amazon, Etsy and WooCommerce, for one fixed monthly fee.
An accountant who understands online selling
Selling online looks simple until the first VAT return. Payouts from Shopify, Stripe, PayPal and Amazon arrive net of fees and refunds. Sales go to customers in Ireland, the EU and the UK, each with different VAT rules. Stock sits in your garage, a warehouse or an Amazon fulfilment centre.
We match every payout to the real sales behind it, charge VAT correctly and give you a profit figure you can trust. You get a chartered accountant who answers your questions directly.
What we do for ecommerce businesses
Bookkeeping that matches payouts
Platform fees, refunds, chargebacks and payment processor charges split out correctly.
Irish VAT returns
Registration when you pass the threshold, and VAT3 returns every period.
EU VAT guidance
Guidance on EU VAT and the One Stop Shop once your sales to EU consumers pass €10,000 a year.
Stock accounting
Opening and closing stock valued properly, so your profit is right.
Annual accounts and tax
Form 11 for sole traders, or CT1 and CRO returns for companies.
Growth advice
When to form a company, how to pay yourself, and cash flow for stock buying.
VAT rules for Irish online sellers
| Selling to | What applies |
|---|---|
| Irish customers | Irish VAT once you are registered. You must register when turnover passes €85,000 for goods or €42,500 for services in 12 months. |
| EU consumers | Under €10,000 a year across the EU, Irish VAT can apply. Above that, you charge the customer’s country rate, usually through OSS. |
| EU businesses | Usually zero-rated with a valid VAT number, reported on your VAT3 and VIES return. |
| UK and non-EU customers | Exports are usually zero-rated in Ireland, but the buyer’s country may charge import VAT and duty. |
Selling online and unsure about VAT?
Book a free 30-minute check. We look at your sales channels and tell you exactly what you need to register for.
Book a free callCommon ecommerce accounting mistakes
- Recording payouts as sales, so fees are never claimed and VAT is wrong
- Missing the €10,000 EU distance selling threshold
- No stock count at the year end
- Mixing personal and business spending on one card
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register for VAT to sell online in Ireland?
You must register once your sales pass €85,000 for goods or €42,500 for services in a 12-month period. You may also need to register sooner if you buy goods from other EU countries. See how to register for VAT.
What is OSS?
The One Stop Shop lets you report VAT on sales to consumers in other EU countries in one quarterly return, instead of registering in each country.
Can you work with Shopify and Amazon reports?
Yes. We work from your platform reports and bank feeds, and set up a simple monthly routine.
Should my online shop be a limited company?
It depends on your profit and plans. Read sole trader vs limited company, then talk to us. See also our fixed fees.
Talk to a Chartered Accountant
Book a free 30-minute business check. You get a clear fixed fee before any work starts.
