Safari Star Global Business Services

Non-EU sellers entering the Italian market may face specific VAT and fiscal representation requirements. 🇮🇹

Before storing inventory or selling through Amazon Italy, businesses should understand their registration responsibilities, documentation requirements and ongoing reporting obligations.

Swipe to discover three key facts non-EU sellers should know.→

At Safari Star, we simplify Italian VAT registration and
compliance for international sellers.

📩 Learn more at www.safaristar.com

Safari Star was pleased to welcome the Masdar City Free Zone Masdar City Free Zone delegation to our Shenzhen branch office for a productive meeting focused on new business opportunities and potential areas of cooperation. 🇨🇳🇦🇪🤝

Both teams exchanged insights on market development, international expansion, and how businesses can receive the right support when entering new markets. The discussion also highlighted the value of connecting companies with reliable resources, local knowledge, and professional services.

As part of Safari Star’s wider network of international offices, our Shenzhen team continues to support stronger connections between businesses and global markets.

We thank the Masdar City Free Zone team for their visit and look forward to continuing the discussion and exploring future opportunities together.

This week’s updates highlight important changes in sustainability regulation, export documentation, and European warehouse access.

🇪🇺 New EU rules are now in effect for the fashion industry, prohibiting large brands from destroying unsold clothing, shoes, and accessories. Excess inventory must now be redirected through resale, donation, repair, reuse, or recycling, making sustainability planning more important for fashion sellers.

🇨🇳 China is also moving further toward paperless export processes. Starting July 30, export customs declaration certificate printing for export tax refunds will no longer be provided, while refund-related data will continue to sync digitally through official systems.

🇪🇺 Amazon AWD Europe is set to open warehouse access on August 17 across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Sellers should review eligibility requirements early, including VAT registration, Pan-EU participation, FNSKU readiness, and active listings.

Swipe to learn more about each update and why it matters for cross-border businesses.→

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A Productive and Inspiring Two Weeks at Safari Star Shenzhen Office 🇨🇳✨

Over the past two weeks, Maureen C. from our Safari Star Dubai team joined our colleagues in Shenzhen, strengthening cross-border coordination, knowledge sharing and collaboration across our global offices.

Throughout the visit, the teams worked closely on upcoming projects, exchanged valuable ideas and gained a deeper understanding of how each office contributes to Safari Star’s wider international vision.

As our Chairwoman and Co-Founder, Amy Ai shared:
“We may work in different offices and live in different countries, but we are still one team. I want our people to have more opportunities to meet, learn from one another and experience how their colleagues work in other parts of the world. These moments create stronger relationships, fresh ideas and a deeper sense of connection. When our people grow together, Safari Star grows with them.”

This is what it truly means to be part of a global organisation: different offices, markets and perspectives, united by one shared purpose.

At Safari Star, we are not simply expanding our presence worldwide. We are strengthening the connections between our people, creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth and building one global team that succeeds together. 🌍🤝

🇲🇽 Mexico IVA compliance is often surrounded by misconceptions that can lead international businesses to make costly assumptions.

Understanding when registration may be required, how invoicing works and which reporting responsibilities apply is essential for maintaining compliant operations.

Swipe as we separate common Mexico IVA myths from the facts. →

At Safari Star, we provide practical support for IVA registration
and ongoing compliance.

📩 Send us a message to discuss your Mexico tax obligations.

This week’s updates highlight important developments in customs enforcement, marketplace performance systems, and China’s cross-border e-commerce growth.📰

🇨🇳🇺🇸 U.S. CBP recently seized 781 boxes of Chinese cabinets after identifying suspected undervaluation and underreporting. For cross-border sellers, this reinforces the importance of accurate customs declarations, proper valuation, and full compliance documentation when shipping internationally.

Mercado Libre has also launched IPI 3.0, a new inventory performance evaluation system for overseas warehouses. The update links seller scores to warehouse access, capacity, and possible incentives, making inventory planning and operational efficiency even more important.

Meanwhile, Hangzhou’s cross-border e-commerce model continues to grow rapidly, with import and export volume reportedly surging over the past decade. Its integrated ecosystem across customs, logistics, finance, and security shows how strong infrastructure can support long-term cross-border trade development.

→ Swipe to learn more about each update and why it matters for global sellers and cross-border businesses.

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Expand with confidence. Stay compliant across every market. 🌎

Safari Star supports Amazon sellers and international businesses with professional VAT registration and compliance solutions across Europe, the UK, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. From registration to ongoing support, our team helps simplify complex tax requirements so you can focus on growing your business globally.

Contact Safari Star today to strengthen your international compliance strategy.
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Expanding internationally creates new opportunities—and new VAT obligations. 🌎

From local VAT registrations and OSS eligibility to IOSS, UK VAT and fiscal representation, your compliance structure must evolve as your business enters new markets.

Swipe to see the key VAT considerations before expanding globally. →

At Safari Star, we provide coordinated VAT registration and compliance support across multiple jurisdictions.

📩 Send us a message to discuss your global expansion.