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Cdiscount, a French e-commerce platform
by 法国数码拓展 | Jun 16, 2022 | Global selling
DMD is a cross-border service provider located in France. Since 2019, it fulfilled VAT tax declarations for more than one thousand Chinese clients. The latest service DMD offers is: registering their clients on French e-commerce platforms in their stead. For 20 years,...
Article n°18 of the EPR series: Textile category of the French EPR
by 法国数码拓展 | Jun 13, 2022 | EPR
In previous articles we talked about categories under the French EPR jurisdiction: batteries, WEEE and packaging. In this edition we will explain how the textile category works. Since January 1st, 2007, the French law L541-10-3 specifies the EPR French law for the...
Article n°17 of the EPR series: The evolution of battery recycling prices since 2019
by 法国数码拓展 | May 17, 2022 | EPR
In the previous article we established basic knowledge about the battery recycling part of the French EPR. Now we would like to show you the battery recycling prices’ evolution for the last 4 years. The chart above shows that except for alkaline batteries, every...
Article n°16 of the EPR series: 2022 update on battery contribution scale
We previously talked about the type of batteries under the EPR jurisdiction and what producers must do to comply to the law. In this article we will show you the 2022 contribution scale regarding batteries. More than 1.5 billion batteries are sold every year on the...
Article n°15 of the EPR series: How to comply to the EPR French law regarding batteries?
by 法国数码拓展 | Apr 28, 2022 | EPR
In the previous articles of the EPR series, we already talked about EEE and packaging waste. In this one we will explain how to proceed regarding battery waste. Who has to comply to the EPR French law regarding batteries? Producers of battery waste include battery...
Article n°4 of the EPR series: Country-specific information – differences of procedure between France and Germany
by 法国数码拓展 | Apr 15, 2022
The main differences, based on administrative procedure, between Germany and France Country Administrative processing time Category Registration number (Unique Identification Number in France) Germany 4-12weeks 3 The German EPR has a total of three...
Article n°3 of the EPR series: What procedure do I have to follow to apply for a Unique Identification Number (UIN)?
by 法国数码拓展 | Apr 15, 2022
We previously mentionned that European Member States do not operate the same way regarding the EPR law. For example, in France, the EPR procedure involves more government departments and more details than in Germany. We will talk about it in more details in the next...
Article n°2 of the EPR series: Companies which are impacted by the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
by 法国数码拓展 | Apr 15, 2022
Which e-commerce companies must follow the EPR law? All e-commerce platforms are required to follow the EPR law. As the leading figure of the industry Amazon was the first company to respond to the government’s EPR program. It includes the latest initiatives for...
Article n°1 of the EPR series: What is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
by 法国数码拓展 | Apr 15, 2022
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law is used as a way of controlling the environmental impact of different categories of products. The EPR essentially means that producers must carefully choose what materials they use for their products, how they produce...
What are the consequences of cross-border sellers nor paying French VAT?
by Admin DMD | Sep 17, 2020
What Are The Consequences Of Cross-Border Sellers Nor Paying French VAT? Some Chinese cross-border e-commerce companies think about just getting the tax number and not paying tax when they register their French VAT number. Is this okay? Will there be any serious...
Why is the French VAT number invalid for cross-border sellers?
by Admin DMD | Aug 27, 2020
WHY IS THE FRENCH VAT NUMBER INVALID FOR CROSS-BORDER SELLERS? Cross-border sellers have been officially notified by Amazon that their French VAT numbers are invalid, or that their French tax representatives have notified them that their VAT number is invalid. What...
What are the consequences for a cross-border seller with a French VAT account who has not made French VAT declaration?
by Admin DMD | Aug 20, 2020
What Are The Consequences For A Cross-Border Seller With A French VAT Account Who Has Not Made French VAT Declaration? When cross-border sellers successfully register French VAT numbers, it means that they must begin to meet the corresponding domestic French tax...
How do cross-border e-commerce companies confirm if the French tax representatives have paid VAT on their behalf?
by Admin DMD | Aug 18, 2020
How Do Cross-Border E-Commerce Companies Confirm If The French Tax Representatives Have Paid VAT On Their Behalf? Many cross-border sellers have this kind of question, how can I be sure that my tax has been paid in full and on time to the tax authorities on my behalf...
What happens to your French VAT number if your store is forcibly closed by Amazon?
by Admin DMD | Aug 13, 2020
What Happens To Your French VAT Number If Your Store Is Forcibly Closed By Amazon? If your French store has been forcibly closed and your account cannot be recovered, you should immediately contact your French VAT representatives, notify the situation and submit a...
Cross-border e-commerce often sees EORI, what exactly is EORI in the EU?
by Admin DMD | Aug 11, 2020
Cross-Border E-Commerce Often Sees EORI, What Exactly Is EORI In The EU? EORI is the abbreviation of Economic Operator Registration and Identification, which is translated into Chinese as Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number. Its main function is...