For online sellers

Accountant for e-commerce & online sellers in Erith & Kent

Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Shopify — we handle your stock, platform fees, VAT and tax return for one fixed monthly fee, so you can grow your shop.

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Selling online brings complexity the high street doesn't — stock and cost of goods, platform and payment fees, shipping, and VAT rules that get tricky as you scale or sell abroad. At BDH Accounting we work with e-commerce and online sellers across Erith, Bexley, Dartford and Kent, and we keep it clear: fixed fees, plain English and proactive advice.

Side hustle or full-time store, one platform or many — we keep your numbers accurate, your VAT right, and your tax return filed on time.

What we handle

Accounting built around your shop

Records made simple

Easy digital record-keeping that takes minutes a day and keeps you Making Tax Digital-ready.

Self Assessment, done for you

From registration through to filing, on time, every single year — no deadline stress.

Every expense claimed

We go through your costs with you so nothing allowable is left on the table.

VAT & Making Tax Digital

We watch your turnover, handle VAT if you cross the threshold, and keep you compliant.

Bookkeeping & payroll

Ongoing bookkeeping, and payroll if you take on staff or help.

A named accountant

One person who knows your business, answers the same day and talks plain English.

What online sellers can typically claim

Claiming the right expenses is one of the simplest ways to cut your tax bill. You can typically claim:

  • Stock and cost of goods sold
  • Platform fees (Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Shopify)
  • Payment processing fees
  • Postage, packaging and shipping
  • Software, apps and subscriptions
  • Advertising and marketing
  • A proportion of home-office costs

Not sure where you stand? We'll tell you when you need to register for VAT or Self Assessment and get you ready for Making Tax Digital. Weighing up incorporating? See sole trader vs limited company.

Questions

Online seller FAQs

When do I need to register for VAT?

Once your VAT-taxable turnover passes £90,000 over a rolling 12 months — though marketplace and overseas sales can complicate it. We keep you the right side of the rules.

How do I account for stock?

We help you track stock and cost of goods properly so your profit — and your tax — is accurate.

Do I pay tax on a side hustle?

Once your online selling is a trade and passes the £1,000 trading allowance, yes — you register for Self Assessment. We'll tell you exactly where you stand.

Sole trader or limited company?

It depends on your profits and plans. We'll model both and recommend the right structure.

How much does it cost?

One fixed monthly fee. Book a free consultation for a quote.

Grow the shop, we'll handle the numbers

Fixed-fee, ACCA-accredited accounting for e-commerce and online sellers across Erith and Kent. Your first consultation is free.

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