{"id":76053,"date":"2026-01-21T12:12:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/?p=76053"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:29:04","slug":"taxdoo-alternative-for-amazon-and-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/taxdoo-alternative-for-amazon-and-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study: A Taxdoo Alternative for Amazon and Shopify Sellers Expanding Across the EU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"ac6d7ea1-fbbd-4d89-9926-902c0918d5a8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-134\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f488c636-4647-4726-9099-8e2a823d60ad\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1-thinking\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"586\">Finding a <strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"364\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong> is not just about swapping tools. For many established sellers, it\u2019s about protecting existing DATEV workflows, avoiding VAT filing gaps, and keeping multi-channel data (Amazon, Shopify and local platforms) under control.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"586\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-76097\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Taxdoo-Alternative-\u2028for-Amazon-and-Shopify-EN-1.jpg\" alt=\"Taxdoo Alternative for Amazon and Shopify\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Taxdoo-Alternative-\u2028for-Amazon-and-Shopify-EN-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Taxdoo-Alternative-\u2028for-Amazon-and-Shopify-EN-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Taxdoo-Alternative-\u2028for-Amazon-and-Shopify-EN-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Taxdoo-Alternative-\u2028for-Amazon-and-Shopify-EN-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"811\">In this case study, we look at how a German multichannel e-commerce brand migrated from Taxdoo to <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/\">hellotax<\/a> for Spain, France, Poland and Czech Republic \u2013 while keeping their German accounting flows and DATEV exports intact.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"891\">1. Background: German Amazon &amp; Shopify brand with multi-channel growth<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"980\">Our client is a German GmbH selling physical products online through multiple channels:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<li data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1011\">\n<p data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1011\"><strong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1001\">Home country:<\/strong> Germany<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1142\">\n<p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1033\"><strong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1033\">Sales channels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1142\">\n<li data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1062\">\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1062\">Amazon (EU marketplaces)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1086\">\n<p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1086\">Shopify online shop<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1142\">\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1142\">Several additional local marketplaces and platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<p data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1204\"><strong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1175\">Turnover range in EU &amp; UK:<\/strong> Between 1 and 10 million \u20ac<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1267\"><strong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1223\">Warehousing:<\/strong> At least two EU locations outside Germany<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1297\"><strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1297\">Existing VAT structure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<li data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1329\">\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1329\">VAT registration in Germany<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1377\">\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1377\">VAT registrations abroad handled via Taxdoo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1413\">\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1413\">OSS-based reporting in the EU<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1470\">\n<p data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1470\">DATEV-based accounting with a German Steuerberater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1754\">Like many mature sellers, they had gradually outgrown a simple \u201cAmazon-only\u201d setup. Amazon, Shopify and additional local platforms all generated cross-border B2C sales into <strong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1689\">Spain, France, Poland and Czech Republic<\/strong> \u2013 each with its own VAT rules, thresholds and reporting formats.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1928\">When Taxdoo announced that its focus would move away from classic VAT compliance, the seller started looking for a <strong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1916\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong> that could:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2175\">\n<li data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1979\">\n<p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1979\">Take over VAT compliance in ES, FR, PL and CZ<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2046\">\n<p data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2046\">Keep <strong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2004\">DATEV exports<\/strong> stable for their German accounting team<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2091\">\n<p data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2091\">Handle <strong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2077\">OSS data analysis<\/strong> and exports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2175\">\n<p data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2175\">Offer <strong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2121\">Proforma invoices<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2139\">Intrastat<\/strong> at transparent, predictable costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2264\">They also had a hard deadline: the takeover from Taxdoo was planned for <strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2263\">01.04.2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2264\"><div class=\"cta-shortcode cta-shortcode-normal \"><div class=\"cta-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Samer.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cta-content\"><h3 class=\"font600\">Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>Our VAT experts are happy to help you. Book a free consultation today!<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" class=\"button button-secondary uppercase\">Free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2269\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2343\">2. The challenge: Multi-channel VAT, Taxdoo exit and DATEV continuity<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2408\">At the start of the project, the client\u2019s main challenges were:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2451\">2.1 Taxdoo takeover with a fixed date<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2535\">They wanted to end their Taxdoo contract and <strong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2522\">switch on 01.04.2026<\/strong>. That meant:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2794\">\n<li data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2616\">\n<p data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2616\">No filing gaps between the last Taxdoo period and the first hellotax period<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2712\">\n<p data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2712\">Smooth transfer of <strong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2666\">powers of attorney (PoA)<\/strong> in Spain, France, Poland and Czech Republic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2794\">\n<p data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2794\">Enough buffer time to avoid late filings or issues with local tax authorities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2856\">2.2 Amazon + Shopify + local platforms in one VAT engine<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2912\">The seller was not only on Amazon; they also operated:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3014\">\n<li data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2955\">\n<p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2955\">A <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2929\">Shopify<\/strong> shop with EU-wide sales<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3014\">\n<p data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3014\">\u201cA lot of extra local platforms\u201d, as they described it<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3050\">For VAT, that created three needs:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3323\">\n<li data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3156\">\n<p data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3156\">Consolidation of <strong data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3087\">all channels<\/strong> (Amazon, Shopify, local platforms) into a single VAT data pipeline<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3232\">\n<p data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3232\">Correct VAT classification per country (ES, FR, PL, CZ) and per channel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3323\">\n<p data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3323\">Reliable <strong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3256\">OSS data<\/strong> that reflects sales from all platforms, not just one marketplace<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3363\">2.3 DATEV export and SKR03 mapping<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3532\">Their German accountant relied on <strong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3408\">DATEV<\/strong> as the core accounting system, using the <strong data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3459\">SKR03<\/strong> chart of accounts. Any Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify had to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3708\">\n<li data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3582\">\n<p data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3582\">Deliver <strong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3572\">DATEV-compatible exports<\/strong> (SKR03)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3641\">\n<p data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3641\">Keep booking logic clear and stable for the accountant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3708\">\n<p data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3708\">Avoid a massive remapping or rebuild of their accounting setup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3767\">2.4 Extra compliance layers: OSS, Proforma, Intrastat<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3794\">On top of \u201cstandard\u201d VAT:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"4131\">\n<li data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3920\">\n<p data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3920\">They needed <strong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3848\">OSS data analysis and export files<\/strong>, as they preferred to keep OSS filing in-house or with their advisor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3999\">\n<p data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3999\">They wanted <strong data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3956\">Proforma invoices<\/strong> as a standardised part of their process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4131\">\n<p data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4131\">They had <strong data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4024\">Intrastat<\/strong> obligations linked to cross-border movements of goods and wanted a predictable price per Intrastat report.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4350\">Put simply: they needed a specialised <strong data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4216\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong> that understood VAT in ES, FR, PL and CZ, could talk to DATEV, and could handle the \u201creal life\u201d extras \u2013 OSS, Proforma and Intrastat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4133\" data-end=\"4350\">f you are currently planning or already going through a Taxdoo migration, it can help to understand the bigger picture behind tools, VAT engines and German accounting. In our in-depth guide on <strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"238\">Taxdoo alternative for DATEV VAT exports<\/strong>, we explain how to separate your VAT layer from your accounting system, what to check in your DATEV files, and which migration steps to follow so your German bookkeeping continues smoothly even when your VAT provider changes. You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/taxdoo-alternative-for-datev-vat-exports\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4352\" data-end=\"4355\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4440\">3. Why this seller chose hellotax as a Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4599\">After several discussions and a review of test files, the client chose <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/\">hellotax<\/a> as their <strong data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4576\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong> for four main reasons.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4601\" data-end=\"4668\">3.1 Multi-channel VAT engine (Amazon, Shopify, local platforms)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4691\">hellotax was able to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4693\" data-end=\"4844\">\n<li data-start=\"4693\" data-end=\"4726\">\n<p data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4726\">Connect to <strong data-start=\"4706\" data-end=\"4716\">Amazon<\/strong> via API<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4774\">\n<p data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4774\">Connect to <strong data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4751\">Shopify<\/strong> and ingest shop data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4844\">\n<p data-start=\"4777\" data-end=\"4844\">Integrate <strong data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4817\">additional local platforms<\/strong> via imports and mappings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4887\">This gave the client one VAT engine that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"5086\">\n<li data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4929\">\n<p data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"4929\">Aggregates all sales across channels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4930\" data-end=\"5002\">\n<p data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"5002\">Classifies transactions by country, VAT rate and type of transaction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5003\" data-end=\"5086\">\n<p data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5086\">Prepares country-specific VAT returns and OSS exports based on the full picture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5144\">3.2 Focus on EU VAT compliance (not full accounting)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5146\" data-end=\"5229\">The seller did <strong data-start=\"5161\" data-end=\"5168\">not<\/strong> want to replace their German accounting system. They wanted:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5411\">\n<li data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5318\">\n<p data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5318\">A <strong data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5248\">VAT layer<\/strong> that takes care of registrations, filings, OSS analysis and exports<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5319\" data-end=\"5411\">\n<p data-start=\"5321\" data-end=\"5411\">To keep DATEV as the single source of truth for full accounting and financial statements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5413\" data-end=\"5438\">hellotax fits this model:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5685\">\n<li data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5496\">\n<p data-start=\"5442\" data-end=\"5496\">We specialise in <strong data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5494\">VAT and cross-border compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5592\">\n<p data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5592\">We provide <strong data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5538\">DATEV-compatible exports<\/strong>, but we do not try to replace the accounting system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5593\" data-end=\"5685\">\n<p data-start=\"5595\" data-end=\"5685\">The German Steuerberater stays in control of accounting, corporate tax and year-end work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5687\" data-end=\"5737\">3.3 DATEV test exports and SKR03 compatibility<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5739\" data-end=\"5776\">Before signing, the client requested:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5778\" data-end=\"5832\">\n<li data-start=\"5778\" data-end=\"5804\">\n<p data-start=\"5780\" data-end=\"5804\"><strong data-start=\"5780\" data-end=\"5802\">DATEV test exports<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5832\">\n<p data-start=\"5807\" data-end=\"5832\"><strong data-start=\"5807\" data-end=\"5830\">Example VAT reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5834\" data-end=\"5880\">This allowed them and their advisor to verify:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5882\" data-end=\"6061\">\n<li data-start=\"5882\" data-end=\"5922\">\n<p data-start=\"5884\" data-end=\"5922\">That our DATEV export fits <strong data-start=\"5911\" data-end=\"5920\">SKR03<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5923\" data-end=\"5993\">\n<p data-start=\"5925\" data-end=\"5993\">That VAT codes and booking logic are understandable and consistent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5994\" data-end=\"6061\">\n<p data-start=\"5996\" data-end=\"6061\">That the accountant could import our files without heavy rework<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6063\" data-end=\"6180\">Seeing real test files was a key factor for choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/\">hellotax<\/a> as their <strong data-start=\"6134\" data-end=\"6179\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6182\" data-end=\"6234\">3.4 Transparent pricing for Intrastat and extras<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6236\" data-end=\"6264\">The seller also appreciated:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6266\" data-end=\"6562\">\n<li data-start=\"6266\" data-end=\"6332\">\n<p data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6332\">A clear <strong data-start=\"6276\" data-end=\"6307\">special price for Intrastat<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"6311\" data-end=\"6330\">79 \u20ac per report<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6333\" data-end=\"6400\">\n<p data-start=\"6335\" data-end=\"6400\">A <strong data-start=\"6337\" data-end=\"6353\">10% discount<\/strong> as an established seller on monthly VAT fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6401\" data-end=\"6562\">\n<p data-start=\"6403\" data-end=\"6441\">Clear display of recurring prices for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6444\" data-end=\"6562\">\n<li data-start=\"6444\" data-end=\"6480\">\n<p data-start=\"6446\" data-end=\"6480\">VAT filings in ES, FR, PL and CZ<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6483\" data-end=\"6503\">\n<p data-start=\"6485\" data-end=\"6503\">Proforma service<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6506\" data-end=\"6522\">\n<p data-start=\"6508\" data-end=\"6522\">DATEV export<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6525\" data-end=\"6562\">\n<p data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6562\">OSS module (Soft or Full Service)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6564\" data-end=\"6640\">This helped them budget the switch from Taxdoo to hellotax over a full year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6564\" data-end=\"6640\">If you\u2019re mainly worried about how your accounting will cope with the change, it\u2019s worth looking at a real example focused just on DATEV. In our <strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"179\">Taxdoo DATEV export case study<\/strong>, we explain how a German e-commerce seller kept their existing accountant and workflows while switching the VAT layer and DATEV exports over to hellotax \u2013 without disrupting monthly bookkeeping. You can read the full story <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/taxdoo-datev-export-case-study\">here,<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6642\" data-end=\"6645\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6647\" data-end=\"6721\">4. The solution: VAT layer for Spain, France, Poland and Czech Republic<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6723\" data-end=\"6757\">The agreed setup looked like this.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6759\" data-end=\"6784\">4.1 Countries covered<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6786\" data-end=\"6808\"><strong data-start=\"6786\" data-end=\"6808\">hellotax coverage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6810\" data-end=\"7020\">\n<li data-start=\"6810\" data-end=\"6859\">\n<p data-start=\"6812\" data-end=\"6859\">Spain (ES) \u2013 VAT takeover and ongoing filings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"6910\">\n<p data-start=\"6862\" data-end=\"6910\">France (FR) \u2013 VAT takeover and ongoing filings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6911\" data-end=\"6961\">\n<p data-start=\"6913\" data-end=\"6961\">Poland (PL) \u2013 VAT takeover and ongoing filings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6962\" data-end=\"7020\">\n<p data-start=\"6964\" data-end=\"7020\">Czech Republic (CZ) \u2013 VAT takeover and ongoing filings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7022\" data-end=\"7050\"><strong data-start=\"7022\" data-end=\"7050\">Client\u2019s existing setup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7052\" data-end=\"7212\">\n<li data-start=\"7052\" data-end=\"7126\">\n<p data-start=\"7054\" data-end=\"7126\">Germany (DE) \u2013 accounting and DATEV remain with their existing advisor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7127\" data-end=\"7212\">\n<p data-start=\"7129\" data-end=\"7212\">OSS \u2013 handled via exports from hellotax and filing by the client or their advisor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"7214\" data-end=\"7245\">4.2 Services in the package<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"7247\" data-end=\"8102\">\n<li data-start=\"7247\" data-end=\"7422\">\n<p data-start=\"7249\" data-end=\"7282\"><strong data-start=\"7249\" data-end=\"7282\">VAT registrations \/ takeovers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7285\" data-end=\"7422\">\n<li data-start=\"7285\" data-end=\"7346\">\n<p data-start=\"7287\" data-end=\"7346\">Takeover of existing VAT numbers where already registered<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7349\" data-end=\"7422\">\n<p data-start=\"7351\" data-end=\"7422\">Coordination with local tax offices during the transition from Taxdoo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7424\" data-end=\"7569\">\n<p data-start=\"7426\" data-end=\"7449\"><strong data-start=\"7426\" data-end=\"7449\">Ongoing VAT filings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7452\" data-end=\"7569\">\n<li data-start=\"7452\" data-end=\"7505\">\n<p data-start=\"7454\" data-end=\"7505\">Monthly \/ quarterly VAT returns (per local rules)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7508\" data-end=\"7569\">\n<p data-start=\"7510\" data-end=\"7569\">EC Sales Lists and recapitulative statements where needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7571\" data-end=\"7713\">\n<p data-start=\"7573\" data-end=\"7589\"><strong data-start=\"7573\" data-end=\"7589\">DATEV export<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7592\" data-end=\"7713\">\n<li data-start=\"7592\" data-end=\"7646\">\n<p data-start=\"7594\" data-end=\"7646\">Monthly DATEV-compatible export of sales-side data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7649\" data-end=\"7713\">\n<p data-start=\"7651\" data-end=\"7713\">SKR03-based structure matching the client\u2019s accounting setup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7715\" data-end=\"7892\">\n<p data-start=\"7717\" data-end=\"7733\"><strong data-start=\"7717\" data-end=\"7733\">OSS handling<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7736\" data-end=\"7892\">\n<li data-start=\"7736\" data-end=\"7794\">\n<p data-start=\"7738\" data-end=\"7794\"><strong data-start=\"7738\" data-end=\"7758\">OSS Soft module:<\/strong> OSS data analysis and export file<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7797\" data-end=\"7892\">\n<p data-start=\"7799\" data-end=\"7892\">Optional upgrade to <strong data-start=\"7819\" data-end=\"7839\">OSS Full Service<\/strong> if they later want hellotax to submit OSS directly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7894\" data-end=\"8019\">\n<p data-start=\"7896\" data-end=\"7917\"><strong data-start=\"7896\" data-end=\"7917\">Proforma invoices<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7920\" data-end=\"8019\">\n<li data-start=\"7920\" data-end=\"8019\">\n<p data-start=\"7922\" data-end=\"8019\">Proforma service as part of the running package, supporting logistics, B2B partners and customs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8021\" data-end=\"8102\">\n<p data-start=\"8023\" data-end=\"8036\"><strong data-start=\"8023\" data-end=\"8036\">Intrastat<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8039\" data-end=\"8102\">\n<li data-start=\"8039\" data-end=\"8102\">\n<p data-start=\"8041\" data-end=\"8102\">Intrastat reports at a special price of <strong data-start=\"8081\" data-end=\"8100\">79 \u20ac per report<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8104\" data-end=\"8295\">This configuration gave the client a dedicated <strong data-start=\"8151\" data-end=\"8196\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong>, focused on VAT and reporting in ES, FR, PL and CZ, without touching their core German accounting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8104\" data-end=\"8295\">If Poland is also part of your setup, you might find it helpful to see how other sellers handled the change in that specific country. In our separate case study on a <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"203\">Taxdoo alternative for Poland VAT<\/strong>, we show how a German Amazon seller successfully moved their Polish (and Czech) VAT filings, OSS analysis and proforma invoicing from Taxdoo to hellotax without gaps in compliance. You can read the full case study <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/taxdoo-alternative-poland-vat\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8104\" data-end=\"8295\"><div class=\"cta-shortcode cta-shortcode-normal \"><div class=\"cta-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Samer.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cta-content\"><h3 class=\"font600\">Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>Our VAT experts are happy to help you. Book a free consultation today!<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" class=\"button button-secondary uppercase\">Free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"8297\" data-end=\"8300\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"8302\" data-end=\"8376\">5. Implementation: From Taxdoo to hellotax with a defined cut-over date<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"8378\" data-end=\"8442\">5.1 Aligning the Taxdoo end date and the hellotax start date<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8444\" data-end=\"8515\">The planned <strong data-start=\"8456\" data-end=\"8495\">Taxdoo takeover date was 01.04.2026<\/strong>. To make this work:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8517\" data-end=\"8805\">\n<li data-start=\"8517\" data-end=\"8585\">\n<p data-start=\"8519\" data-end=\"8585\">We aligned the last Taxdoo filing periods for ES, FR, PL and CZ.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8586\" data-end=\"8662\">\n<p data-start=\"8588\" data-end=\"8662\">We defined the <strong data-start=\"8603\" data-end=\"8619\">first period<\/strong> that would be fully handled by hellotax.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8663\" data-end=\"8805\">\n<p data-start=\"8665\" data-end=\"8805\">We ensured that powers of attorney and local tax office registrations would be ready in time, with enough buffer before the first deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8807\" data-end=\"8941\">The client was advised to <strong data-start=\"8833\" data-end=\"8883\">confirm the order well before the cut-off date<\/strong> so that the 4\u20136 week takeover window could be fully used.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8943\" data-end=\"8982\">5.2 Onboarding and data connections<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8984\" data-end=\"9049\">After the client accepted the offer and completed the order link:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"9051\" data-end=\"9386\">\n<li data-start=\"9051\" data-end=\"9121\">\n<p data-start=\"9054\" data-end=\"9121\">The case was handed over to the hellotax Account Management team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9122\" data-end=\"9386\">\n<p data-start=\"9125\" data-end=\"9170\">The client received an onboarding email with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9174\" data-end=\"9386\">\n<li data-start=\"9174\" data-end=\"9225\">\n<p data-start=\"9176\" data-end=\"9225\">A request to connect <strong data-start=\"9197\" data-end=\"9207\">Amazon<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"9212\" data-end=\"9223\">Shopify<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9229\" data-end=\"9289\">\n<p data-start=\"9231\" data-end=\"9289\">Instructions for importing data from <strong data-start=\"9268\" data-end=\"9287\">local platforms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9293\" data-end=\"9386\">\n<p data-start=\"9295\" data-end=\"9386\">A list of documents needed for each country (company documents, IDs, registrations, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"9388\" data-end=\"9417\">Once connections were set up:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9419\" data-end=\"9633\">\n<li data-start=\"9419\" data-end=\"9479\">\n<p data-start=\"9421\" data-end=\"9479\">Our system started pulling data from Amazon and Shopify.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9480\" data-end=\"9546\">\n<p data-start=\"9482\" data-end=\"9546\">Data from local platforms were mapped into the same structure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9547\" data-end=\"9633\">\n<p data-start=\"9549\" data-end=\"9633\">Early <strong data-start=\"9555\" data-end=\"9571\">test periods<\/strong> were analysed to validate VAT logic and DATEV file structure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"9635\" data-end=\"9685\">5.3 DATEV test exports and accountant approval<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9687\" data-end=\"9717\">As part of the implementation:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9719\" data-end=\"9891\">\n<li data-start=\"9719\" data-end=\"9775\">\n<p data-start=\"9721\" data-end=\"9775\">We generated <strong data-start=\"9734\" data-end=\"9756\">DATEV test exports<\/strong> using <strong data-start=\"9763\" data-end=\"9772\">SKR03<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9776\" data-end=\"9891\">\n<p data-start=\"9778\" data-end=\"9818\">The client and their accountant checked:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9821\" data-end=\"9891\">\n<li data-start=\"9821\" data-end=\"9840\">\n<p data-start=\"9823\" data-end=\"9840\">Account mapping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9843\" data-end=\"9867\">\n<p data-start=\"9845\" data-end=\"9867\">VAT code consistency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9870\" data-end=\"9891\">\n<p data-start=\"9872\" data-end=\"9891\">Import into DATEV<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9893\" data-end=\"10016\">Minor adjustments (e.g. specific account numbers for certain marketplaces) were made to match the accountant\u2019s preferences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10018\" data-end=\"10191\">This step is often decisive when picking a <strong data-start=\"10061\" data-end=\"10106\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong>: if the accountant is happy with the DATEV exports, the transition is much smoother.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"10193\" data-end=\"10224\">5.4 OSS and Intrastat setup<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10226\" data-end=\"10238\">For <strong data-start=\"10230\" data-end=\"10237\">OSS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10240\" data-end=\"10536\">\n<li data-start=\"10240\" data-end=\"10434\">\n<p data-start=\"10242\" data-end=\"10286\">hellotax configured the <strong data-start=\"10266\" data-end=\"10285\">OSS Soft module<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10289\" data-end=\"10434\">\n<li data-start=\"10289\" data-end=\"10375\">\n<p data-start=\"10291\" data-end=\"10375\">All relevant OSS transactions from Amazon, Shopify and local platforms are tagged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10378\" data-end=\"10434\">\n<p data-start=\"10380\" data-end=\"10434\">A complete OSS export file is generated each period.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10435\" data-end=\"10536\">\n<p data-start=\"10437\" data-end=\"10536\">The client uses this file internally or forwards it to their advisor for the actual OSS submission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"10538\" data-end=\"10556\">For <strong data-start=\"10542\" data-end=\"10555\">Intrastat<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10558\" data-end=\"10758\">\n<li data-start=\"10558\" data-end=\"10674\">\n<p data-start=\"10560\" data-end=\"10674\">We identified which flows (dispatches\/arrivals) triggered Intrastat in Spain, France, Poland and Czech Republic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10675\" data-end=\"10758\">\n<p data-start=\"10677\" data-end=\"10758\">We agreed on the cadence and format for Intrastat reports at <strong data-start=\"10738\" data-end=\"10757\">79 \u20ac per report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-shortcode cta-shortcode-normal \"><div class=\"cta-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Samer.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cta-content\"><h3 class=\"font600\">Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>Our VAT experts are happy to help you. Book a free consultation today!<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" class=\"button button-secondary uppercase\">Free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"10760\" data-end=\"10763\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"10765\" data-end=\"10830\">6. Results: A stable Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"10832\" data-end=\"10891\">After the go-live, the client achieved three main outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"10893\" data-end=\"10931\">6.1 Seamless migration from Taxdoo<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10933\" data-end=\"10972\">The transition from Taxdoo to hellotax:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10974\" data-end=\"11144\">\n<li data-start=\"10974\" data-end=\"11025\">\n<p data-start=\"10976\" data-end=\"11025\">Happened around the planned <strong data-start=\"11004\" data-end=\"11018\">01.04.2026<\/strong> date<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11026\" data-end=\"11068\">\n<p data-start=\"11028\" data-end=\"11068\">Did <strong data-start=\"11032\" data-end=\"11039\">not<\/strong> create gaps in VAT filings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11069\" data-end=\"11144\">\n<p data-start=\"11071\" data-end=\"11144\">Included timely transfer of PoA and registrations for ES, FR, PL and CZ<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"11146\" data-end=\"11273\">From the seller\u2019s perspective, the change was \u201cboring in the best way\u201d: filings continued, but the underlying provider changed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"11275\" data-end=\"11337\">6.2 One VAT engine for Amazon, Shopify and local platforms<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11339\" data-end=\"11405\">Instead of juggling separate tools or exports, the client now has:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11407\" data-end=\"11674\">\n<li data-start=\"11407\" data-end=\"11493\">\n<p data-start=\"11409\" data-end=\"11444\">A single VAT engine (hellotax) for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11447\" data-end=\"11493\">\n<li data-start=\"11447\" data-end=\"11457\">\n<p data-start=\"11449\" data-end=\"11457\">Amazon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11460\" data-end=\"11471\">\n<p data-start=\"11462\" data-end=\"11471\">Shopify<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11474\" data-end=\"11493\">\n<p data-start=\"11476\" data-end=\"11493\">Local platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11494\" data-end=\"11674\">\n<p data-start=\"11496\" data-end=\"11525\">One classification logic for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11528\" data-end=\"11674\">\n<li data-start=\"11528\" data-end=\"11567\">\n<p data-start=\"11530\" data-end=\"11567\">Country of dispatch and destination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11570\" data-end=\"11595\">\n<p data-start=\"11572\" data-end=\"11595\">VAT rates per country<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11598\" data-end=\"11674\">\n<p data-start=\"11600\" data-end=\"11674\">Transaction type (local sale, OSS sale, intra-EU movement, export, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"11676\" data-end=\"11819\">This simplified their view on VAT and made the <strong data-start=\"11723\" data-end=\"11768\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong> feel like a natural continuation, not a downgrade.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"11821\" data-end=\"11869\">6.3 DATEV-ready exports and less manual work<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11871\" data-end=\"11920\">With <strong data-start=\"11876\" data-end=\"11905\">SKR03-based DATEV exports<\/strong> from hellotax:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11922\" data-end=\"12167\">\n<li data-start=\"11922\" data-end=\"11992\">\n<p data-start=\"11924\" data-end=\"11992\">The German accountant receives monthly files in a familiar format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"11993\" data-end=\"12037\">\n<p data-start=\"11995\" data-end=\"12037\">Manual adjustments in DATEV are reduced.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12038\" data-end=\"12167\">\n<p data-start=\"12040\" data-end=\"12167\">The accounting team stays in control of financial statements and corporate taxes, while hellotax focuses on VAT and compliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"12169\" data-end=\"12186\">At the same time:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"12188\" data-end=\"12333\">\n<li data-start=\"12188\" data-end=\"12250\">\n<p data-start=\"12190\" data-end=\"12250\">OSS exports are generated automatically from all channels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12251\" data-end=\"12333\">\n<p data-start=\"12253\" data-end=\"12333\">Proforma invoices and Intrastat reports are handled within the same framework.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"12335\" data-end=\"12467\">The seller can now focus on products, pricing and channel expansion, instead of worrying about how to replace Taxdoo\u2019s VAT features.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"12469\" data-end=\"12472\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"12474\" data-end=\"12539\">7. Lessons for other Amazon and Shopify sellers leaving Taxdoo<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"12541\" data-end=\"12674\">This project highlights a few practical lessons for other online sellers considering a <strong data-start=\"12628\" data-end=\"12673\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"12676\" data-end=\"12817\">\n<p data-start=\"12679\" data-end=\"12714\"><strong data-start=\"12679\" data-end=\"12712\">Plan your takeover date early<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"12718\" data-end=\"12817\">\n<li data-start=\"12718\" data-end=\"12817\">\n<p data-start=\"12720\" data-end=\"12817\">Set a clear cut-off date for Taxdoo and work backwards from VAT deadlines and PoA transfer times.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12819\" data-end=\"12996\">\n<p data-start=\"12822\" data-end=\"12864\"><strong data-start=\"12822\" data-end=\"12862\">Test DATEV exports before you commit<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"12868\" data-end=\"12996\">\n<li data-start=\"12868\" data-end=\"12996\">\n<p data-start=\"12870\" data-end=\"12996\">Ask for sample DATEV files and check them with your accountant. If SKR03 mapping works out of the box, you save a lot of time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"12998\" data-end=\"13170\">\n<p data-start=\"13001\" data-end=\"13046\"><strong data-start=\"13001\" data-end=\"13044\">Include all channels in your VAT engine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"13050\" data-end=\"13170\">\n<li data-start=\"13050\" data-end=\"13170\">\n<p data-start=\"13052\" data-end=\"13170\">Don\u2019t focus only on Amazon. Make sure your Shopify store and local platforms are also covered in VAT and OSS analysis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13172\" data-end=\"13363\">\n<p data-start=\"13175\" data-end=\"13214\"><strong data-start=\"13175\" data-end=\"13212\">Separate VAT from full accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"13218\" data-end=\"13363\">\n<li data-start=\"13218\" data-end=\"13363\">\n<p data-start=\"13220\" data-end=\"13363\">Use a specialised VAT solution (like hellotax) for registrations, filings, OSS and Intrastat, and let DATEV remain your accounting \u201chome base\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13365\" data-end=\"13535\">\n<p data-start=\"13368\" data-end=\"13404\"><strong data-start=\"13368\" data-end=\"13402\">Think beyond basic VAT filings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"13408\" data-end=\"13535\">\n<li data-start=\"13408\" data-end=\"13535\">\n<p data-start=\"13410\" data-end=\"13535\">If you need Proforma invoices and Intrastat, include them in your long-term setup rather than treating them as afterthoughts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>8. External resources<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"178\">For readers who want to double-check the official rules and technical background behind the case study, these neutral resources are a good starting point:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"1555\">\n<li data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"509\">\n<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"509\"><strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"207\">EU VAT and OSS rules<\/strong><br data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"210\" \/>The European Commission\u2019s page on the <a href=\"https:\/\/taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu\/taxation\/vat\/vat-special-schemes\/vat-special-schemes-oss_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"289\">One Stop Shop (OSS) for e-commerce<\/strong><\/a> explains how distance sales, thresholds and OSS reporting work across the EU, including which supplies can be declared via OSS and when local VAT registrations are still required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"834\">\n<p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"834\"><strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"551\">DATEV \u2013 background and interfaces<\/strong><br data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"554\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datev.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DATEV\u2019s own information pages<\/a> (including their international sections) outline how DATEV works with tax advisors and companies, which data formats are supported, and how digital documents and accounting data are handled in their systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1245\">\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1245\"><strong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"873\">Amazon VAT Calculation Service<\/strong><br data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sellercentral.amazon.co.uk\/help\/hub\/reference\/external\/G202084570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon\u2019s official VAT Calculation Service documentation and FAQs<\/a> explain how VAT is calculated on Amazon orders, which VAT rates are applied based on registrations, and how the service interacts with invoice generation. This is useful if you sell via Amazon and want to understand the \u201craw\u201d tax logic behind your transactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1555\">\n<p data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1284\">Shopify VAT invoices (EU &amp; UK)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\" \/>Shopify\u2019s help centre has a guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/help.shopify.com\/en\/manual\/taxes\/shopify-tax\/vat-invoices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1361\">VAT invoices for the EU and UK<\/strong><\/a> that shows what information is included on invoices, how automatic invoice generation works, and what merchants need to configure in their Shopify admin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1742\">You don\u2019t need to read all of these to work with hellotax, but they are handy references if you or your accountant want to see the official frameworks behind VAT, OSS and DATEV exports.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"13537\" data-end=\"13540\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"13542\" data-end=\"13617\">9. Next step: Explore your own Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"13619\" data-end=\"13800\">If you\u2019re running <strong data-start=\"13637\" data-end=\"13659\">Amazon and Shopify<\/strong> (plus maybe a few local platforms) and are currently using \u2013 or leaving \u2013 Taxdoo, you don\u2019t have to rebuild your finance stack from scratch.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"13802\" data-end=\"13815\">hellotax can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"13817\" data-end=\"14076\">\n<li data-start=\"13817\" data-end=\"13870\">\n<p data-start=\"13819\" data-end=\"13870\">Take over VAT compliance in your key EU countries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13871\" data-end=\"13940\">\n<p data-start=\"13873\" data-end=\"13940\">Generate clean <strong data-start=\"13888\" data-end=\"13905\">DATEV exports<\/strong> (e.g. SKR03) for your accountant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13941\" data-end=\"13991\">\n<p data-start=\"13943\" data-end=\"13991\">Provide <strong data-start=\"13951\" data-end=\"13989\">OSS data analysis and export files<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"13992\" data-end=\"14076\">\n<p data-start=\"13994\" data-end=\"14076\">Handle extras like <strong data-start=\"14013\" data-end=\"14034\">Proforma invoices<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"14039\" data-end=\"14052\">Intrastat<\/strong> at transparent prices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"14078\" data-end=\"14394\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\"><strong data-start=\"14081\" data-end=\"14123\">Book a free consultation with hellotax<\/strong><\/a> and let a VAT specialist review your current setup, your Taxdoo timelines and your DATEV requirements. Together, we can design a migration plan that gives you a stable, scalable <strong data-start=\"14302\" data-end=\"14347\">Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify<\/strong> \u2013 without disrupting your day-to-day business.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"14078\" data-end=\"14394\"><div class=\"cta-shortcode cta-shortcode-normal \"><div class=\"cta-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Samer.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"cta-content\"><h3 class=\"font600\">Book a free consultation<\/h3><p>Our VAT experts are happy to help you. Book a free consultation today!<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/contact-us?button=blog\" class=\"button button-secondary uppercase\">Free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding a Taxdoo alternative for Amazon and Shopify is not just about swapping tools. For many established sellers, it\u2019s about protecting existing DATEV workflows, avoiding VAT filing gaps, and keeping multi-channel data (Amazon, Shopify and local platforms) under control. 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