Client context
An international business sold through Amazon and Shopify, maintained offices in Poland and Ukraine, and had beneficial owners who were tax-resident in Poland.
E-commerce · Published scope only
Tax and payment architecture for an e-commerce group
Reviewing an international operating and holding model for an e-commerce group with teams in Poland and Ukraine.
Material challenge
The group faced payment restrictions affecting Ukrainian entities, cross-border VAT administration, owner-level tax exposure and a need for orderly distributions and privacy.
Publication note
Client and counterparty identifiers are withheld. This publication covers the agreed context, scope and approach only; it does not claim an independently verified outcome.
01 / Scope
What is delivered
- Map marketplace sales, payments, VAT and fulfilment flows
- Review owner and entity-level tax touchpoints
- Compare operating, holding and treasury roles across jurisdictions
- Identify marketplace, banking and substance constraints
02 / Method
Our approach
Considered Netherlands, Estonia and UAE entities for distinct functional roles
Tested each role against payment acceptance, VAT and distribution requirements
Documented sequencing, governance and local-validation questions
Related capability
Money Flow
A clear next step
Start with a short, non-confidential brief.
Include the relevant jurisdictions and the decision you need to make. The team will identify the appropriate direction and reply by email.