BlocklyEU & UK compliance guides for Shopify
Plain-English guides to EU and UK consumer law for Shopify stores: the 14-day right of withdrawal, refunds, pre-contractual information, VAT and the Digital Services Act.
Selling to the EU from the US: Compliance Checklist
A practical compliance checklist for US-based Shopify sellers shipping to the EU — VAT and IOSS, the right of withdrawal, GDPR basics, and product labeling.
Does the Right of Withdrawal Apply to B2B?
The EU right of withdrawal protects consumers, but the line between a consumer and a business buyer is blurrier than it looks. Here is how B2B, B2C, and mixed-purpose purchases work, and how to handle them on Shopify.
Distance Selling Rules for Shopify Stores in the EU
Distance selling rules govern every EU online sale. Learn the pre-contract information duties, order confirmation requirements, and how the right of withdrawal fits.
Penalties for Ignoring EU Withdrawal Rules
Ignoring the EU right of withdrawal is not a soft risk. It triggers national fines, an automatic 12-month extension of the return window, and marketplace exposure.
Right of Withdrawal: Marketplaces vs. Your Own Store
On a marketplace the platform often carries the withdrawal machinery for you. On your own Shopify store, that obligation falls entirely on you — and most sellers miss it.
EU VAT/OSS and Refunds on Withdrawn Orders
When an EU customer withdraws and you refund, the VAT you already reported has to be corrected too. Here is how VAT adjustments work under OSS for withdrawn orders.
Compliance: EU Marketplace vs. Your Webshop
Selling on Amazon or Etsy is not the same as selling on your own Shopify store when it comes to legal duties. Here is who holds which obligations on a marketplace versus your own webshop.
Translating Your Withdrawal Form for the EU
Selling across the EU means presenting the withdrawal right and model form in the language your customer understands. Learn the language obligations, how to translate the model form, and per-market presentation.
Who Pays Return Shipping Under EU Law?
When a customer withdraws, who covers the return shipping? EU law has a clear default and important exceptions. Learn when the seller must pay and how to state your policy correctly.
EU Compliance Checklist for a New Shopify Store
Launching a Shopify store to EU customers? Work through this practical checklist covering the right of withdrawal, terms, imprint, VAT, cookies, and privacy before your first order lands.
Right of Withdrawal in France: A Seller's Guide
France's droit de rétractation comes with strict language duties and local expectations. Here is what Shopify sellers must do to serve French consumers correctly and avoid extended withdrawal windows.
EU VAT & IOSS: A Shopify Setup Guide
Selling across EU borders means charging the right VAT at the right time. This guide covers the OSS and IOSS schemes, the low-value import rules, registration thresholds, and how to configure it all in Shopify.
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