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Ecommerce accountants for online sellers

GoForma supports UK ecommerce businesses selling on Amazon, Shopify, eBay, and Etsy with VAT returns, Making Tax Digital, year-end accounts and Corporation Tax. Our accountants are ACCA and AAT qualified.

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Accountants for Ecommerce for every situation

Pick the situation closest to yours to see what your accountant handles. Every client works with an ACCA or AAT qualified accountant.

Amazon FBA sellers

What we cover

Amazon FBA sellers

Sellers using Amazon FBA with multi-country warehouses, marketplace-collected VAT, and FBA fees to account for.

  • Multi-marketplace UK + EU sellers
  • Private-label brands and resellers
  • UK VAT registration and returns
  • Stock and cost of sales at year end

Amazon FBA sellers

Sellers using Amazon FBA with multi-country warehouses, marketplace-collected VAT, and FBA fees to account for.

Shopify and direct-to-consumer brands

What we cover

Shopify and direct-to-consumer brands

Independent ecommerce brands selling primarily through their own Shopify or WooCommerce storefront.

  • Owned-store revenue with Stripe / Klarna / PayPal
  • Custom fulfilment via 3PL or in-house
  • Selling to customers outside the UK
  • Influencer and affiliate accounting

Shopify and direct-to-consumer brands

Independent ecommerce brands selling primarily through their own Shopify or WooCommerce storefront.

Etsy and craft sellers

What we cover

Etsy and craft sellers

Etsy and other marketplace sellers in the 10k-100k range who need either Self Assessment support or a sole-trader-to-Ltd decision.

  • Sole-trader and Ltd Etsy sellers
  • Print-on-demand and digital downloads
  • Hand-made and small-batch makers
  • Self Assessment for side-income sellers

Etsy and craft sellers

Etsy and other marketplace sellers in the 10k-100k range who need either Self Assessment support or a sole-trader-to-Ltd decision.

TikTok Shop and social commerce

What we cover

TikTok Shop and social commerce

Sellers using TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping and other social commerce channels, where fast growth can take turnover past the £90,000 VAT threshold quickly.

  • TikTok Shop UK sellers
  • Live-shopping operators
  • Influencer-run product brands
  • VAT timing for fast-growth sellers

TikTok Shop and social commerce

Sellers using TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping and other social commerce channels, where fast growth can take turnover past the £90,000 VAT threshold quickly.

Subscription-box and DTC brands

What we cover

Subscription-box and DTC brands

Subscription-commerce brands with recurring billing and inventory pre-purchasing, both of which affect revenue recognition and cashflow.

  • Recurring revenue accounting
  • Deferred revenue and refunds
  • Inventory pre-purchasing
  • Subscription billing platforms

Subscription-box and DTC brands

Subscription-commerce brands with recurring billing and inventory pre-purchasing, both of which affect revenue recognition and cashflow.

Cross-border ecommerce

What we cover

Cross-border ecommerce

UK ecommerce businesses selling cross-border into the EU, USA or rest of world.

  • Sales to EU consumers
  • Sales to US customers
  • International shipping and duty
  • Multi-currency payouts

Cross-border ecommerce

UK ecommerce businesses selling cross-border into the EU, USA or rest of world.

What's included

Accountants for Ecommerce: everything you actually get

Not just the filings: the dedicated accountant, the contract guidance, the software, and the structure that makes accountants for ecommerce actually work for you.

Accountants for Shopify, Amazon and multi-channel sellers

Shopify stores, Amazon FBA sellers, Etsy and eBay sellers and multi-channel brands all get payouts that net off fees, refunds and reserves, so platform reports rarely match the bank at first glance. Your dedicated accountant helps make sure sales and fees are recorded in full, not as single net lines.

UK, EU and marketplace VAT

Selling to EU customers from Great Britain changes the VAT picture: low-value parcels may fall under IOSS, and some sales need VAT registration in an EU country. Marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay also account for VAT on some sales on your behalf. Your accountant helps you work out which rules apply, so you only account for the VAT you owe.

Stock, cost of sales and margin

E-commerce profit depends on cost of goods sold. Inventory, landed cost, fulfilment fees, ad spend and merchant fees all need recording properly, so the gross margin in your books is the real one, not a wishful one. That is how you spot which products are funding the brand and which are costing it.

Platform payouts, split properly

Settlement tools such as A2X and Link My Books split platform payouts into sales, fees, refunds, advertising and VAT, so a payout is not sat as one line in your books and you can see profit by channel. Your accountant can tell you whether one fits your setup.

Limited company structure for the brand-build

On 2026/27 rates, a company that pays out all its profit leaves you with less than a sole trader would keep, so tax alone is rarely the reason to incorporate. A limited company can still suit a growing brand: it limits your personal liability, lets you keep profit in the business to fund stock, time dividends and pay employer pension contributions. Your accountant compares both on your figures.

Figures an outside party can trust

Talking to a brand aggregator, a lender or an investor? They will want up-to-date books and filed accounts. Keeping your records current in FreeAgent and your year-end accounts filed on time means the figures are ready before anyone asks.

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What you get

What's included

Feature GoForma
ACCA or AAT qualified accountants ✓
Packages from £22 a month (sole traders), £28 a month (limited companies)
Dedicated personal accountant Start packages and above
FreeAgent software (worth £360 a year) Every package
WhatsApp support Start packages and above
Rolling monthly, cancel anytime ✓
Money-back guarantee 30 days
VAT returns Start Sole Trader + VAT or Operate Bundle
How to get started with our ecommerce accounting service

From a 20-minute call to fully looked after

From a free consultation to your accounts set up in FreeAgent.

01

Book free consultation

A free call with an accountant to walk through your channels, volumes and questions.

Free consultation No commitment, no pitch 20 MIN
Tue 13 May
09:30 10:00 10:30
Wed 14 May
11:00 14:30
02

Quick online sign up

Choose a fixed-fee package, complete ID/AML checks, and authorise us as your HMRC agent.

Pick a fixed-fee plan
Confirm business details
ID + AML verification
Sign engagement letter
Welcome to your dashboard
03

Connect your storefronts

Connect your bank feeds to FreeAgent and bring in your existing transaction history.

Sign letter
We contact them
Records moved
You're live
04

VAT setup

Register for VAT if you need to and agree the right VAT scheme with your accountant.

Revenue
£42.8k
Expenses
£9.2k
CT due
£6.4k
05

Deadlines and reminders

Filing reminders before each deadline, with your accountant preparing the returns in your package.

Quick one: am I OK to expense the home office bills?
Yes, on the simplified rate. I'll add £26/mo to your return automatically.
Replied in 4 minutes
06

Year-round support

Access to your accountant by phone, email or WhatsApp, with the annual filings in your package handled.

Self Assessment
Corporation Tax
VAT returns
PAYE / payroll
Year-end accounts
Confirmation statement
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I recently signed up with GoForma and have been really impressed with the experience so far.

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Brilliant work and timely responses. Always very helpful and very understanding. A fantastic group to work with.

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I've been working with GoForma for close to 3 years now, and literally haven't had a single complaint, not even one.

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Accountants for Online Businesses

Selling on Amazon, Shopify, or eBay? Our ACCA and AAT qualified accountants handle the VAT returns, year-end accounts and tax returns that online sellers need.

What we cover

  • FreeAgent accounting software included
  • VAT and tax compliance
  • Stock and cost of sales at year end
  • Year-end accounts and CT600
  • Self Assessment for sole traders

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a specialist ecommerce accountant?
If you sell across multiple channels (Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy), have FBA inventory, or sell into the EU, it helps to use an accountant who is familiar with marketplace settlement reports, FBA fees and EU VAT.
When does my ecommerce business need to register for VAT?
When your taxable UK turnover exceeds 90,000 pounds in any rolling 12-month period. Voluntary registration below the threshold is also possible and often worthwhile if your customers are B2B (so they can reclaim) or if you have significant input VAT on imports and equipment.
How does Amazon FBA accounting work?
Amazon settles roughly every two weeks, deducting their fees, refunds, FBA charges, and reserves from your gross sales. Tools such as A2X or Link My Books can convert each settlement into a summary for your accounting software, with each fee category tracked separately.
What is the EU One-Stop Shop (OSS) and do I need it?
OSS is an EU scheme that lets you handle VAT on cross-border sales to EU consumers through a single quarterly return rather than registering in every EU country you sell into. Whether it applies to you depends on what you sell and where your goods are stored and shipped from.
Sole trader or limited company for an ecommerce business?
A sole trader business is simpler and cheaper to run. On 2026/27 tax rates, a limited company that pays out all its profit leaves you with less take-home pay than a sole trader, so tax alone is not a reason to incorporate. A company can still suit you if you want to keep profit in the business to fund stock, choose when to take dividends, make employer pension contributions or limit your personal liability.
What accounting software do you support for ecommerce?
FreeAgent accounting software is included in every GoForma package (worth £360 a year).
Can I switch to GoForma from my current accountant?
Yes. You can switch to GoForma at any point in the year, and your new accountant will work through the handover from your previous accountant with you.
What expenses can I claim as an ecommerce business?
Marketing spend, product photography, software subscriptions, inventory cost, fulfilment and shipping, packaging, FBA fees, marketplace fees, business insurance, accountancy fees, and a proportion of home office costs.
How much does ecommerce accounting cost?
Packages start at £22 a month for sole traders under £20,000 turnover who manage their own books, and £28 a month for low-activity limited companies. Start Sole Trader + VAT is £68 a month, and the Operate Bundle for VAT-registered limited companies is £128 a month. Start and Operate packages are 50% off for the first 3 months, and prices exclude VAT.
Do you handle Amazon EU FBA registrations?
Pan-EU FBA stores stock in several EU countries, which usually means registering for VAT in each of them. Country-specific EU VAT registrations are not part of GoForma's packages, so ask about them before you start.
Meet GoForma

Real people, real qualifications, a real address

Your accounting matters too much to be handed off to an offshore team you'll never meet. Every GoForma client gets a named, UK-qualified accountant, with a London office and a phone number that picks up.

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ACCA & AAT qualified accountants
Every accountant is qualified with the ACCA or AAT, the UK's two leading professional accounting bodies.
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FreeAgent Platinum Partner
Top-tier partnership with FreeAgent. FreeAgent software is included on every plan, with priority support from the FreeAgent team.
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Authorised by HMRC to file Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, VAT, PAYE and CIS returns directly with HMRC on your behalf, with our agent reference held on file.
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Key terms, plain English

Quick definitions for accountants for ecommerce

IR35

UK off-payroll working rules. They decide whether a contractor working through a limited company is genuinely in business or is a 'disguised employee' for tax purposes.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Corporation Tax CT

The tax a UK limited company pays on its taxable profits, currently between 19% and 25% of profit depending on profit level. Filed annually via a CT600 return.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Self Assessment SA

The annual personal tax return that a limited-company director files for their own income, typically dividends, salary and other personal income. Deadline: 31 January.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Making Tax Digital MTD

HMRC's programme that requires VAT-registered and self-employed taxpayers to keep digital records and file via approved software like FreeAgent.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Confirmation Statement

An annual filing to Companies House confirming the company's directors, shareholders and registered office. Separate from CT and SA, but every limited company has to file one.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance
Construction Industry Scheme CIS

A set of HMRC rules for the construction sector where contractors deduct money from subcontractor payments at source and pass it to HMRC as advance tax.

Read the official HMRC / gov.uk guidance