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Global compliance firm AVASK opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale in June, marking the latest step in its expansion to help e-commerce sellers grow across global markets.
Florida has become a hub for e-commerce entrepreneurs since 2020, attracting talent and businesses from across the country. About 20% of AVASK’s current client base is U.S.- based, the company said, making North America a natural priority for growth.
“U.S. e-commerce is experiencing a major shift,” said CEO and co-founder Melanie Katsaris. “Florida’s strong trade infrastructure and entrepreneurial ecosystem make it the ideal location for AVASK to meet sellers where they are and support their journey into new markets.”
AVASK was founded in 2012 in London by Melanie Shabangu and Angelos Katsaris to address a growing need in international trade. As online marketplaces expanded, many businesses faced complex barriers to cross-border growth. The founders set out to simplify that process by offering tailored compliance solutions, starting with value-added tax (VAT) and customs requirements.
Over the past decade, AVASK has broadened its services to cover a wide range of international compliance regulations, building a reputation as a trusted partner for e commerce sellers. Today, AVASK operates 12 offices worldwide, including locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and China. From these hubs, the company supports clients in additional markets such as Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Its multilingual workforce, speaking over 25 languages, serves sellers across multiple continents as they continue to expand their operations internationally. The company’s global headquarters remain in Southampton, England.
Shabangu said the new office bridges the time zone gap between AVASK’s U.S. clients and its international teams. “This expansion allows us to support an already diverse and growing entrepreneurial community across the U.S. while bridging the time zone gap and providing localized expertise,” she said, “It’s about being present where innovation is
happening and ensuring sellers have the compliance solutions they need to expand confidently.”
For Alexandra Ramirez, director of U.S. sales and partnerships, the Fort Lauderdale office underscores AVASK’s commitment to helping U.S. sellers expand globally with local support.
“North American sellers are looking for clear, reliable guidance on global tax compliance as they expand into Europe, the UK, and beyond,” Ramirez said, “Our U.S. team offers direct, local support to simplify these complex processes and help sellers stay compliant while scaling efficiently.”
Looking ahead, AVASK said the Florida office will also serve as a gateway to Latin America, where e-commerce growth is accelerating.
“What excites me most is the opportunity to create a true hub for global expansion, Shabangu said. “This is just the beginning of building a strong North American presence that delivers impact worldwide.”
For more information about AVASK, visit avask.com, call 954-250-5004, or email us.sales@avaskgroup.com
