FHDDS Accredited Fulfilment

Overview

The Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS) is an HMRC requirement for any business that stores goods on behalf of overseas sellers in the UK. Operating with a non-accredited fulfilment house puts your business at risk of non-compliance penalties, goods seizure, supply chain disruption, and reputational damage. Launch Fulfilment UK is fully FHDDS-accredited at our Seaham facility — combined with HMRC bonded warehouse status for the most comprehensive compliance package in UK ecommerce fulfilment.

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FHDDS accredited fulfilment facility interior at Launch Fulfilment UK Seaham County Durham

What's Included

Key Capabilities

FHDDS Approved

Fully registered and approved under HMRC's Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme since facility launch.

Due Diligence

We carry out the required due diligence checks on overseas sellers, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations.

Risk Protection

Using an FHDDS-accredited partner protects your brand from non-compliance penalties and supply chain disruptions.

Overseas Seller Support

Specialist onboarding for non-UK sellers entering the UK market — FHDDS compliance handled from day one.

Combined with Bonded

FHDDS + bonded warehouse in a single facility. A rare combination that simplifies compliance for importers.

Compliance Guidance

We help you understand what FHDDS means for your business and guide you through the compliance requirements.

Why Launch

Why Brands Choose Us

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Fully FHDDS-accredited — your goods are stored in a compliant, HMRC-approved facility.

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Combined with bonded warehouse status — the full compliance package under one roof.

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We handle the due diligence requirements on your behalf — no additional admin burden for you.

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Critical for US, EU, and international brands selling into the UK — using a non-accredited partner is a legal risk.

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Our team understands FHDDS inside and out — we guide you through the entire process.

FAQ

Common Questions

FHDDS is an HMRC scheme that requires businesses storing goods on behalf of overseas sellers to register with HMRC and carry out due diligence checks. It was introduced to combat VAT fraud and ensure that overseas sellers comply with UK tax obligations.

If you are an overseas seller storing goods in the UK for sale, your fulfilment partner must be FHDDS-registered. Using a non-accredited partner puts you at risk of non-compliance penalties and potential seizure of goods.

HMRC can investigate and penalise businesses using non-registered fulfilment houses. In serious cases, goods can be seized and the fulfilment house can be shut down — disrupting your entire UK supply chain.

No. FHDDS is a separate scheme from bonded warehouse licensing. Launch Fulfilment UK holds both — FHDDS accreditation and HMRC bonded warehouse approval — which is a rare combination in the UK market.

Need an FHDDS-Accredited Fulfilment Partner?

Contact us to discuss your compliance requirements and how we can protect your UK ecommerce operations from day one.

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