Feride Osmanova. From Data to Tax Returns: How to Automate Compliance in E-Commerce Without Manual Intervention

Format: Online Masterclass
Speaker: Feride Osmanova, Backend Developer, LOVAT Compliance LTD
Date: August 8, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM EST

About the Speaker

Feride Osmanova is a Backend Developer at LOVAT Compliance LTD, specializing in e-commerce automation and tax technology. With deep expertise in Python (FastAPI), Apache Kafka, and scalable cloud solutions, Feride has led projects that transform how businesses approach regulatory reporting. Feride will break down the real-world architecture behind LOVAT’s compliance automation, which eliminates the need for accountants in preparing and submitting reports to tax agencies such as HMRC (UK) and ELSTER (Germany). Her solutions have reduced reporting errors by 90% and cut processing times from three days to just 15 minutes for leading marketplace sellers. Feride also provides practical guidance on integrating with popular platforms like WooCommerce, Magento, and more.  

About the Masterclass

Managing tax compliance is one of the biggest challenges for growing e-commerce businesses. Manual processes lead to delays, errors, and increased costs. In this exclusive masterclass, Feride Osmanova will share her hands-on experience in building and scaling fully automated tax reporting systems for e-commerce operations of any size. You will learn how to automate the entire compliance process—from collecting transaction data from multiple marketplaces to generating and submitting tax returns directly to government authorities—using modern technologies.

Masterclass Program

  1. The Compliance Challenge in E-Commerce
    • Key pain points for online businesses • Risks of manual compliance and hidden costs
  2. Data Collection & Aggregation
    • Connecting with marketplaces and e-commerce platforms • Structuring transaction data for automated workflows
  3. Automation Architecture
    • Overview of the Python (FastAPI) and Apache Kafka stack • How microservices aggregate, validate, and process transactions
  4. Applying Tax Rules Programmatically
    • Logic for VAT/sales tax calculations across different regions • Adapting to regulatory changes without manual updates
  5. Generating and Submitting Tax Returns
    • Automated creation of compliant reports for HMRC, ELSTER, and other authorities • End-to-end example: from data input to tax return submission
  6. Case Studies: Real-World Impact
    • How automation reduced errors by 90% for clients • Scaling from small shops to large, multi-channel sellers
  7. Integration with E-Commerce Platforms
    • Best practices for WooCommerce, Magento, and others • API strategies and avoiding common integration pitfalls
  8. Q&A and Practical Tips
    • How to start automating compliance in your organization • Tools, resources, and next steps

Who Should Attend

• E-commerce founders and managers • Finance and accounting professionals • Developers and technical leads in retail • Anyone responsible for compliance, automation, or reporting
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