Recent content by s1mple

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    Clothing brand

    Paid ads (Facebook, google, email marketing) and influencers. The brand is marketed as high-quality sportswear, especially for the gym, but I also have a lifestyle range. The clothes are made locally and in China. As I mentioned, I am not UK-based, but no EU country can compete with China in...
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    Importing to the UK from China - DDP

    I have been importing goods for 8 years, and I recently had a long period customs inspection that ended without any fines. So, I roughly know what I'm talking about.
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    Importing to the UK from China - DDP

    The reason for not including it is the import duty fee. This is what customs look for, and if you receive your package without proper documents, it means you haven't paid it. If your accountant doesn't know about this and this is something you plan to do often, then you need to consider changing...
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    Importing to the UK from China - DDP

    DDP is almost smuggling. Most likely, it is being declared at customs with undervalued amounts, labeled as something else. From an accounting perspective, it shouldn’t be possible to record it unless you personally go to customs and declare that you’ve received a shipment, which could also lead...
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    Clothing brand

    Hi all, This is my first post here, and I’m looking for some thoughts and feedback. I own a sports clothing brand that I started in 2018, though it’s not based in the UK. The brand is well-recognized locally and has a loyal customer base—almost everyone buys more than once. Currently, the...