Everything you need to know to launch a successful online store in the UK. Covers legal requirements, payment setup, shipping configuration, tax registration, and your first marketing campaigns.
This comprehensive starter kit walks you through every step of launching an online store in the UK, from registering for VAT to shipping your first order.
Registering your business, understanding GDPR requirements, consumer rights regulations, and distance selling rules that every UK online retailer must follow.
Choosing the right payment gateway, configuring Stripe or PayPal, understanding UK card processing rates, and offering Buy Now Pay Later options to increase conversions.
Setting up shipping zones for UK Mainland, Highlands & Islands, and Northern Ireland. Configuring Royal Mail, DPD, and Evri integrations. Free shipping thresholds that drive higher order values.
When to register for VAT, how to configure automatic tax calculation, and how to handle EU sales post-Brexit. Includes a VAT registration checklist.
A day-by-day action plan for your first month: launching your store, setting up analytics, creating your first email campaign, and getting your first organic traffic from Google.
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