International Shipping, VAT & Customs
ACE Printpartner ships orders worldwide directly to your customers.
When shipping outside the EU, customs information must be provided with the shipment. Depending on the destination country, you may also need to register for local VAT/GST and collect tax from your customer at checkout.
You sell
Your customers places an order in your store
We print
We produce your order with care and quality
We pack
Secure packaging for safe delivery
We ship worldwide
Fast and reliable delivery to your customers
Customs & taxes
We provide the required customs information
What ACE Printpartner handles
For international shipments, ACE Printpartner provides the carrier with the required shipping and customs information available through your order and our product data, including:
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Product description
A clear description of the product being shipped, used by customs to identify the contents.
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Quantity
The number of units of each product included in the shipment.
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Sales value excluding VAT
The actual selling price of the product, excluding VAT and after any discounts. This value is used for customs purposes.
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Currency
The currency used for the sales value, for example SEK, EUR, GBP, NOK or USD.
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HS code
An international customs classification code used to identify the type of product and determine applicable customs duties.
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Country of origin
The country where the product was manufactured or produced. This is not necessarily the country it is shipped from.
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Required tax/customs registration numbers provided by you
Any registration numbers required for the destination, such as VOEC, VAT, GST or EORI. You provide the applicable numbers to ACE Printpartner, and we include them with the required shipment data.
What you are responsible for
As the seller, you are responsible for:
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Determine where to register
Check which countries require your business to register for VAT, GST or other local taxes.
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Register for VAT/GST
Complete the required tax registration for the countries where your business is liable to collect tax.
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Configure Shopify
Add your tax registrations in Shopify and configure the correct tax settings for each market.
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Collect taxes at checkout
Shopify can automatically calculate and collect VAT/GST from your customers when your registrations are configured correctly.
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Report & pay taxes
You are responsible for reporting your sales and paying the collected VAT/GST to the relevant tax authority.
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Provide your registration numbers
Add any required VAT, VOEC, GST or EORI numbers to ACE Printpartner so we can include the necessary information with your shipments.
What you are responsible for
As the seller, you are responsible for:
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🇪🇺 European Union
🇪🇺 European Union
Orders fulfilled by ACE Printpartner are produced and shipped from Sweden.
Shipments from Sweden to other EU countries therefore do not require an import customs declaration.
If you sell B2C to customers in other EU countries, EU VAT rules still apply. Depending on your sales, you may use the EU One Stop Shop (OSS) to report VAT collected in other EU countries.
Configure your applicable EU VAT registrations and tax settings directly in Shopify.
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🇳🇴 Norway – VOEC
🇳🇴 Norway – VOEC
Norway uses the VOEC (VAT On E-Commerce) scheme for eligible low-value goods sold directly to Norwegian consumers.
VOEC-registered businesses collect Norwegian VAT at checkout. The scheme generally applies to goods valued at NOK 3,000 or less per individual item.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – VAT
🇬🇧 United Kingdom – VAT
For goods sold directly to UK consumers from abroad, UK VAT generally needs to be collected at checkout when the total consignment value is £135 or less.
Businesses that are required to collect UK VAT need to register with HMRC and configure their UK VAT registration in Shopify.
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🇨🇭 Switzerland – VAT
🇨🇭 Switzerland – VAT
Shipments require customs clearance, and Swiss VAT registration may be required depending on your sales.
Register for Swiss VAT →
Swiss Federal Tax Administration. Utländska företag som blir registreringsskyldiga behöver även en schweizisk skatterepresentant.
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🇦🇺 Australia – GST
🇦🇺 Australia – GST
GST may apply to low-value goods sold by overseas businesses to Australian consumers. Registration is generally required once applicable GST turnover reaches AUD 75,000.
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🇳🇿 New Zealand – GST
🇳🇿 New Zealand – GST
GST may apply to low-value imported goods sold by overseas businesses. A low-value good is currently NZD 1,000 or less, excluding GST, and the general registration threshold for relevant non-resident sales is NZD 60,000.
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🇺🇸 United States – Sales Tax
There is no nationwide VAT or sales tax system in the United States. Sales tax requirements are determined at state level and may apply when your business reaches a state's economic nexus threshold.
Shopify can help you identify where you may have sales tax liability and calculate tax once you are registered in the applicable states.
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EORI & Customs Registration
EORI & Customs Registration
For your customers who are Swedish/EU businesses, this one is easy: a Swedish business applies through Tullverket. One EU EORI number is then used throughout the EU; they don't need a separate EORI for Norway, Switzerland, Australia, etc.
We’re here to help
Not sure what information we need for your international shipments?
Send us a message and we'll help you make sure your ACE Printpartner setup is ready for the markets you want to ship to.
Please note that ACE Printpartner can assist with shipping and customs requirements, but we cannot provide tax or legal advice. You are responsible for determining your company's VAT/GST registration and reporting obligations.