Client context
An international business sold through Amazon and Shopify, maintained offices in Poland and Ukraine, and had beneficial owners who were tax-resident in Poland.
E-commerce · Published scope only
Tax and payment architecture for an e-commerce group
Reviewing an international operating and holding model for an e-commerce group with teams in Poland and Ukraine.
Material challenge
The group faced payment restrictions affecting Ukrainian entities, cross-border VAT administration, owner-level tax exposure and a need for orderly distributions and privacy.
Publication note
Client and counterparty identifiers are withheld. This publication covers the agreed context, scope and approach only; it does not claim an independently verified outcome.
01 / Scope
What the published scope covered
- Map marketplace sales, payments, VAT and fulfilment flows
- Review owner and entity-level tax touchpoints
- Compare operating, holding and treasury roles across jurisdictions
- Identify marketplace, banking and substance constraints
02 / Method
How the work was organised
Considered Netherlands, Estonia and UAE entities for distinct functional roles
Tested each role against payment acceptance, VAT and distribution requirements
Documented sequencing, governance and local-validation questions
Payments · companies · banking
Money Flow
Start with a short, non‑confidential brief.
Include the relevant jurisdictions and the decision you need to make. The team will identify the appropriate direction and reply by email.