Do you run your own online shop? Or perhaps you're still planning to start an e-commerce business? Selling online is not only a way to run a modern business but also comes with a range of tax obligations.
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At Open Profit, we handle the accounting for online shops remotely using 100% – with us, you can quickly register your business and develop your online shop safely, legally, and conveniently.

Online accounting for e-commerce – who is it for?

We support entrepreneurs who run an online shop under:

  • B2B (business-to-business) – the sale of goods or services takes place between companies. Such online shops are run by manufacturers, wholesalers, intermediaries, and distributors.
  • B2C Business to consumer – a company serves retail customers and sells products or services via its own online shop or a marketplace platform (e.g. Allegro, Amazon, eBay). 

We offer online accounting services to entrepreneurs who run sole proprietorships or small limited companies, or who work on a B2B basis. Our accounting firm provides accounting services for business owners running national and international online sales. We also offer e-commerce consultancy services, and for companies that employ staff, we can offer online HR and payroll services

E-commerce accounting with Open Profit – why is it worth it?

All services available at Open Profit are carried out remotely, so you don't need to waste time on travel or submitting documents. Contact with us is made through modern online communication tools, and you add all invoices to your provided Dropbox account. 

In the context of e-commerce accounting:

  • We will help register an online shop,
  • we will advise on the choice of tax regime, ZUS registration, and VAT registration,
  • We'll match online accounting to your type of online shop.,
  • We will deal with the accounting of sales to other EU countries,
  • We will help you register for VAT OSS.,
  • We will settle your online sales income, taking into account reliefs and company costs,
  • we will file tax returns,
  • We will advise on staffing issues.,
  • We will manage full or simplified accounting for e-commerce.,
  • we will provide legal and tax recommendations,
  • We will assign you an individual carer.

Online accounting for e-commerce means convenience, security and time savings. With us, you don't need advanced accounting software, nor do you need to worry about settlements, deadlines, new legislation, or tax returns. Join the satisfied Open Profit clients and see for yourself that running an online shop doesn't have to be complicated!

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

  • W jakiej formie mogę prowadzić sklep internetowy?

    The regulations do not specify a particular legal form for running an online shop, so it could be, for example, a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company (spółka z o.o.). The only unavailable form of business for e-commerce is a partnership company (spółka partnerska).

  • What form of taxation for an online shop?

    The form of taxation depends, among other things, on the choice of the legal form of the business. When setting up an online shop, you can choose one of three tax forms: flat-rate tax, general rules (tax scale), or lump-sum tax.

  • What is the tax on online sales?

    Personal income tax (PIT) depends on the chosen tax regime and your income. For the tax scale, this is 12.1% (if income does not exceed the limit of PLN 120,000 per year) or 32.1% (if income exceeds the limit); for the flat-rate tax, it is 19.1%; and for the lump-sum tax, it is 3.1%. If the online shop is run as a commercial company, it must pay corporation tax (CIT), which is 9% for small and new businesses or 19% for all others.

  • How to manage accounting in an e-commerce business?

    Depending on the chosen tax form and accounting method (full accounting or simplified accounting). Online accounting firms that integrate sales with accounting software are a good solution. This automates e-commerce accounting and gives the entrepreneur access to real-time sales reports.

  • How much does online bookkeeping cost?

    Depending on the type of accounting carried out (full or simplified), the number of documents, employees, and the complexity of the entity – from several hundred zloty to several tens of thousands. In the case of e-commerce, the cost of online accounting may be higher if the shop operates multiple sales channels or settles international transactions.

  • How do you account for an online shop?

    Depending on the chosen tax form and accounting system (full accounting or simplified accounting). Online offices that integrate sales with accounting programs are a good solution. E-commerce store accounting often requires the handling of electronic payments, processing of returns, and generation of documents for various sales platforms.

  • How to account for dropshipping?

    Depending on the chosen form of taxation and accounting (full accounting or simplified accounting). Online offices integrating sales with accounting software are a good solution. Dropshipping also requires appropriate settlement of purchase costs from the supplier and the profit margin from the sale of goods.

  • In dropshipping, do you need to issue invoices?

    Yes, as with any other business activity, invoices must be issued in the dropshipping model. Invoices in e-commerce are essential for both B2B and B2C sales, and online accounting facilitates their automatic generation and dispatch to customers.

  • Does dropshipping require a cash register?

    No, when it is a mail-order sale, it does not require a cash register, provided that the sale is cashless (via bank, post office, payment operator) or payment is made at the time of delivery by a courier company, and the sale does not concern goods excluded from the exemption. However, it is worth remembering that some products sold online always require a cash register by law.

  • How to account for an online shop.

    Depending on the chosen tax form and accounting method (full accounting or simplified accounting). Online offices that integrate sales with accounting software are a good solution. The settlement of an online shop includes, among other things, the recording of sales, shipping costs, commissions from e-commerce platforms, and VAT taxes.

  • Does an online shop have to issue an invoice?

    In the case of consumer sales (B2C), if the customer requests an invoice, the seller is obliged to issue one. In the case of B2B sales, issuing an invoice is mandatory. In practice, many online shops use online accounting systems that issue invoices automatically after a purchase has been made.

  • How much does an accountant cost per month?

    From several hundred zlotys to tens of thousands, depending on the volume of documents, employees, and the complexity of the entity's operations. For online accounting for e-commerce, the cost is usually dependent on the number of transactions and sales channels. Flexible subscriptions allow the price to be tailored to the company's needs.

  • Which company should you choose to handle your accounting?

    Ideally, one that takes over most of the tax and accounting obligations from the client, actively proposes optimal forms of taxation for the given year, informs in advance about tax changes, and provides constant online contact. In the case of e-commerce, it is worth choosing an online accounting firm that integrates with sales systems.

  • Can a business be run without an accountant?

    Yes, then you need to manage your tax and accounting matters yourself. A good understanding of tax regulations, accounting software, and insurance regulations is required. In practice, however, most e-commerce entrepreneurs use online accounting services to focus on sales and avoid the risk of errors.

  • Can the chief accountant be on a B2B contract?

    Yes, the chief accountant can have their own business and provide services in a B2B model. In the case of e-commerce, such cooperation often provides greater flexibility and the possibility to tailor the scope of accounting services to the needs of an online store.

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