ORGANIZATION OF THE ONLINE STORE FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE ACCOUNTANT

 The 21st century has been marked by the rapid development of information and the latest technologies. Thus, due to the emergence of the global Internet, many processes of the modern world have changed.

 In particular, one such change is the development of trade, which has largely gone online, from building materials to food. However, there are a number of rules and regulations that businesses must follow when carrying out this type of activity. Therefore, we will reveal this issue and the place of the accountant in it.

 Thus, first, the regulatory basis for the activities of such an entity, in addition to the Tax Code, Commercial Code, Civil Code, etc. is the Law № 675 "On e-commerce".

 This act defines an online store as a means of presenting or selling a product, work or service by making an electronic transaction.

 The online store must be registered as a business entity (whether it is a natural person-entrepreneur or a legal entity). And here the question arises in the need to involve specialists with specific knowledge (meaning an accountant). This is due to the fact that economic activity involves the mandatory submission of reports (the number and frequency of which depends on the chosen system of taxation), payroll, payments, taxes, etc. And here the question arises in the form of accounting activities: is it necessary to take an accountant full-time and in the staff to a store that operates remotely? Today, there are many companies (including Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm) that provide accounting outsourcing services, where all work is done remotely, and most importantly - much cheaper.

 Returning to the topic of online shopping, its second feature is the presence of NACE 47.91, ie retail trade carried out by mail order firms or through the Internet, which is reflected in the USR. Therefore, you can check whether your business meets this requirement with a free request at https://usr.minjust.gov.ua/content/free-search.

 Third, keep in mind the list of products that are prohibited from being sold online.

  Yes, it is forbidden to sell:

• alcohol;
• tobacco products;
• medicines;
• items that are restricted and prohibited in circulation.

 Persons on the simplified taxation system are also prohibited from trading in excisable goods, precious metals and precious stones, art objects and antiques.

 We believe that these rules should be followed by the accountant, as he has access to all financial and organizational documentation of the entity.

 In order to protect and properly expand your business, contact the Law Firm "Prikhodko and Partners", our specialists will provide qualified assistance.