GemJam Blog

Guides and insights for jewellery, antique, and luxury goods dealers

18 March 2026 11 min read
HMRC Stock Book Requirements: A Complete Guide for Second-Hand Goods Dealers

Everything dealers need to know about HMRC stock book requirements for the VAT Margin Scheme. What records to keep, paper vs digital stock books, common mistakes, and how to stay compliant.

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15 March 2026 16 min read
VAT Margin Scheme for Jewellery and Antique Dealers: The Complete Guide

Everything jewellery and antique dealers need to know about the VAT Margin Scheme — eligibility, worked examples, record-keeping, Global Accounting Scheme, and common mistakes to avoid.

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13 March 2026 14 min read
Shopify VAT Margin Scheme: Why It Does Not Work and What to Do Instead

Shopify does not support the VAT Margin Scheme. Learn why this is a problem for second-hand goods dealers, what workarounds exist, and how GemJam solves it with built-in margin scheme compliance and Shopify sync.

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12 March 2026 10 min read
Making Tax Digital for Second-Hand Goods Dealers: What You Need to Know for 2026

A complete guide to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for ITSA for second-hand goods dealers. Understand the April 2026 deadline, digital record-keeping requirements, and how the margin scheme works under MTD.

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11 March 2026 2 min read
Getting Started with GemJam: A Guide for Jewellery Dealers

Learn how GemJam helps jewellery, antique, and luxury goods dealers manage inventory with built-in VAT Margin Scheme compliance.

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