Making Tax Digital Compliance for Ecommerce Sellers
HMRC is phasing every serious online seller into Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, and the trigger is your total gross income across all platforms combined, not per store. Our dedicated ecommerce accountant set up MTD-compliant digital records, quarterly HMRC updates, and platform-to-software reporting so you’re never caught scrambling before a deadline .
- MTD Specialists
- Built for Multi Channel Sellers
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Who We Are
We track your MTD position across every platform, not just one
Most sellers only think about Making Tax Digital when a deadline is weeks away, by which point digital record-keeping gaps are already baked into the year. We combine your Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, and TikTok Shop income into one gross figure, check it against HMRC’s live thresholds, and tell you exactly which MTD phase applies and when .
Combined gross income tracking across every sales channel you trade on.
Early phase warnings so you’re MTD-ready months before your start date
MTD Complaince Made Simple
The right threshold, checked against the right tax year, every time
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is rolling out in three phases: sellers with gross income over £50,000 in the 2024/25 tax year had to comply from April 2026, those over £30,000 in 2025/26 join from April 2027, and the threshold drops to £20,000 from April 2028 . We check your qualifying income against the correct historic tax year every time HMRC updates the thresholds, so you’re never assuming you have more runway than you actually do.
Quarterly
Proactive Reviews
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Compliance Rate
MTD Complaint Software
Digital records that HMRC actually accepts, not spreadsheets pasted together
HMRC’s rules are specific: transaction data has to flow digitally from your sales channel into MTD-compliant software, and manual copy-paste between systems is expressly not allowed . As your ecommerce accountant, we connect your marketplace and payment gateway data directly into HMRC-recognised software, so every sale, refund, and fee is captured the way HMRC expects it, not reconstructed at year end.
Direct digital links between your sales channels and MTD-approved software
Quarterly update preparation and submission, handled end to end
ommon Pain Points
The Making Tax Digital Mistakes Ecommerce Sellers Cannot Afford to Make
Most MTD problems for online sellers trace back to a handful of avoidable issues.
Gross Income Miscalculated Across Platforms
Sellers often check turnover per marketplace instead of combining Amazon, Shopify, eBay, and Etsy income, and miss that they’ve already crossed the threshold.
Payout Figures Used Instead of Gross Sales
Marketplace payouts are already net of fees, refunds, and advertising costs, so reconciling from payouts alone understates real revenue and misreports VAT .
Manual Data Entry Breaching Digital Link Rules:
Copying figures from a marketplace report into spreadsheets, then into accounting software, breaks HMRC’s digital linking requirement and risks penalties .
Wrong Threshold Applied to the Wrong Tax Year
VAT-registered sellers above £90,000 already file under MTD for VAT, but many wrongly assume this also satisfies MTD for Income Tax obligations, which are separate.
VAT and Income Tax MTD Rules Confused
Sellers check this year’s income against this year’s threshold, when HMRC actually assesses your two-years-prior filed return .
Software That Isn't Actually HMRC-Recognised
Not every accounting tool on the market is approved for MTD submissions, and using the wrong one means redoing records under pressure.
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- HMRC-compliant tax strategies
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- Proactive planning, not just compliance
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Our Services
Full Making Tax Digital Support for Online Sellers
As your ecommerce accountant, we manage every stage of MTD compliance, from threshold checks through to quarterly filing.
Cross-Platform Income Threshold Checks
We combine your income across Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, and TikTok Shop to confirm which MTD phase applies to you and when.
MTD-Compliant Software Setup
We connect your sales channels directly to HMRC-recognised software, satisfying the digital link requirement from day one.
Quarterly Update Preparation & Submission
We prepare and file your four quarterly updates to HMRC, built from accurate digital records rather than reconstructed guesswork.
Final Declaration Filing
We complete your year-end Final Declaration, replacing the old Self Assessment process under MTD rules.
Gross Sales Reconciliation
We reconcile marketplace payouts back to gross sales, fees, and refunds, so your digital records and VAT position stay accurate.
MTD for VAT & Income Tax Coordination
We manage both obligations together where they overlap, so nothing gets filed twice or missed entirely.
Why UK ECOMMERCE Accountants
Why Online Businesses Choose UK Ecommerce Accountants
General accountants serve hundreds of industries. We serve one. That singular focus means deeper expertise, faster answers and better outcomes for every letting agent we work with.
Dedicated Accountant
Work with a designated ecommerce accountant who understands your Amazon business, selling strategy, and objectives. Get the same level of consistent and specialised care every time from an accountant who understands your business.
Ecommerce Expertise
Our accountants specialise in assisting ecommerce merchants with their accounting requirements. We make complex marketplace reporting, VAT, inventory accounting, and tax planning easy for you.
Scalable Financial Systems for Growing Stores
Most ecommerce firms ignore their accounting process. We ensure that your financial process continues to run successfully even as your business’s transactions, sales channels, and complexity develop. When your firm grows, your accounting process is going to be efficient without the need to redo it.
Proactive Financial Guidance
While we prepare your end-of-year accounting, we also provide ongoing financial evaluations, tax planning, and profit analysis throughout the year. This allows you to better manage your cash flow, save on taxes, and make sound business decisions.
Cloud Accounting and Amazon Integration
Our organisation uses cutting-edge cloud accounting systems including Xero, QuickBooks, A2X, Link My Books, and Dext. We take care of your bookkeeping and reconcile your Amazon settlements.
Complete Ecommerce Support
At every stage of your ecommerce company growth journey, we offer bookkeeping, VAT, Corporation Tax, management accounting, cash flow forecasting, and other business planning and strategic consulting.
How It Works
Get started in four simple steps
Changing accountants should be smooth and simple, not disruptive and difficult. Our skilled ecommerce accountants help you with every step of changing service providers so that your record-keeping and tax compliance remain intact.
Free Consultation
Schedule a free 15-minute chat with one of our ecommerce accountants. We discuss your business, answer any questions and recommend the best course of action for your accounts.
Tailored Proposal
We can prepare a fixed-fee proposal tailored to your sales channels, volume, business structure, and requirements.
Seamless Onboarding
We handle the full onboarding process. That means we can cover the move to us, Xero setup, ecommerce platform connectivity, and HMRC permits.
Ongoing Support
Our specialised ecommerce accountant can provide constant assistance. We can create your financial statements, monitor compliance, and provide sensible guidance throughout the year.
Client Stories
What our clients say about us
★★★★★
“We switched to UK Ecommerce Accountants since our previous accountant’s reports were wrong. Onboarding went really well. They swiftly resolved our Amazon settlements, VAT, and accounting. The monthly reports stay clean. Knowing that someone is well-versed in FBA has proven useful. I highly suggest these to any Amazon seller.”
★★★★★
“Excellent service from start to finish. They integrated our Shopify store to Xero, automating the entire process. This has saved us many hours every month. They always respond to our enquiries quickly and in English that everyone can understand. I feel more at ease knowing that our accounting and VAT are being handled by ecommerce professionals”
★★★★★
“We use Shopify, eBay, and Amazon. Our accounts have become increasingly difficult to handle. UK Ecommerce Accountants have helped us optimise our operations and provide more financial awareness. They are proactive, competent, and easy to work with. All I can say is that I wish we had approached them earlier. They are always proactive in their approach”
FAQS
Commonly Asked Questions about Making Tax Digital for Ecommerce
Does Making Tax Digital apply to me if I sell across multiple platforms?
What are the current Making Tax Digital thresholds for ecommerce sellers?
Is MTD for VAT the same as MTD for Income Tax?
Can I just use a spreadsheet to keep my digital records?
Which tax year does HMRC check against my threshold?
What happens if I miss my Making Tax Digital start date?
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