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US vs Europe: Expand Your Amazon Business Globally

By René | 10 min read

Expanding your Amazon business beyond national borders today represents one of the most effective strategies to increase revenue and diversify target markets. In this guide we'll delve into the key differences between the US and European marketplaces—regulations, logistics, marketing, and support tools—and show how SellerMagnet can facilitate every phase of Global Selling with its advanced tools: Repricer, Profit Dashboard, and real-time multi‐marketplace inventory management. At the end you'll find resources to start a free trial or book a personalized demo.

1. Overview of Global Selling

Increased sales potential: each new marketplace is a completely different user base with its own needs and purchase behaviors.
Reduced market risk: spreading sales across multiple regions mitigates the impact of a downturn in any single market.
Operational cost optimization: combining high volumes and global distribution can lower unit production and shipping costs.

To understand the first steps toward international commerce, learn how to transition from the US to international marketplace and what incentives Global Selling offers.

2. Regulatory and Tax Differences

Aspect	United States (US)	Europe (EU)
VAT / Sales Tax	No VAT for foreign sellers (up to thresholds)	VAT required in every member country
Registration	SS-4 / EIN	EORI + separate VAT registration for each country
Reporting	Annual 1099-K form	Monthly or quarterly VAT filings
Customs Duties	Variable by value and category	Uniform EU duties, with possible special tariffs
Local Requirements	States have different sales taxes	Harmonized rules but applied distinctly

In Europe, even relatively low sales volumes may require local VAT registration: plan ahead to avoid delays or penalties.

For detailed country-by-country tax and regulatory information, consult the official Taxes & Regulations by Country and Amazon’s Marketplace Product Guidance.

3. Logistics and Shipping

FBA US (Fulfillment by Amazon USA)

Advantages: Prime eligibility, distributed warehouses, Amazon customer support.
Disadvantages: international storage and shipping costs, variable customs times.

FBA EU Multi-Country

Advantages: storage in multiple EU countries, fast deliveries within the Eurozone.
Disadvantages: complex inventory-level management, local VAT compliance.

Pan-European FBA

Description: the program allows use of Amazon warehouses across all EU countries without needing multiple fulfillment centers.
Link: Discover Pan-European FBA

Reduce costs and delivery times by choosing the fulfillment center closest to your target audience.

4. Listing Localization and Language

US English vs UK English: watch for spelling differences (‘color’ vs ‘colour’).
European Languages: German, French, Spanish, and Italian are prevalent; don’t overlook Polish, Dutch, and Swedish in niche markets.

Tips: Use professional translators with local SEO expertise to optimize titles and bullet points for country-specific keywords. Then maintain a consistent brand style, adapting tone and cultural conventions.

5. Pricing and Competition

Market	Average List Price	ASIN Competition	Recommended Strategy
US	100 USD	High	Dynamic repricing and frequent promotions
DE	90 EUR	Medium	Lightning Deals and localized coupons
UK	85 GBP	Medium-High	Product bundles and seasonal discounts

In the US, price competition is extremely aggressive: adopt automatic repricing rules to avoid losing visibility.

6. Advertising and Promotions

Sponsored Products: local-scale keyword research; in the US high-volume keywords are often necessary.
Deals and Lightning Offers (EU): highly valued in Germany and the UK, with conversion rates over 10%.

Tip: combine manual-bid campaigns for initial testing, then move to performance-based automatic strategies.

7. SellerMagnet for Global Selling

# Multi-Marketplace Repricer

Real-time price updates across all markets.
Advanced rules for margins, Buy Box, and market positioning.
Discover SellerMagnet’s Repricer

# Profit Dashboard and Financial Management

Unified dashboard for margins, FBA costs, orders, and logistics expenses.
Multi-marketplace inventory monitoring with real-time alerts.
Explore the Profit Dashboard

With the Profit Dashboard you can immediately identify your most profitable products and optimize ad budget allocation.

8. Conclusion and Next Steps

Automate repricing in every country.
Monitor costs and margins in real time.
Manage inventory centrally.

Start your 7-day free trial or book a demo to discover how to simplify Global Selling on Amazon.

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