European Digital Product Launch Checklist
Most digital product creators selling to Europe are non-compliant the moment they accept their first payment.
One GDPR complaint or a missed OSS filing can cost you more than you earned in your first six months.
This is not a list of links to government websites you already cannot understand.
This is a complete, step-by-step system covering every legal and technical requirement for launching digital products in or to Europe, with ready-to-use policy templates included.
What You Get
A 20-section compliance and launch checklist
Covers every requirement in the order you actually need to handle it: business registration, GDPR setup, VAT registration, payment processor configuration, sales page legal requirements, and post-launch ongoing tasks. Each section includes specific steps, not general advice.
GDPR compliance blueprint
Maps every data collection point in a typical digital product business, explains which legal basis applies to each one, and tells you exactly which tools need a Data Processing Agreement signed before you use them. You will know exactly what to do if a customer submits a Subject Access Request.
EU VAT and OSS registration guide
Explains the 10,000 EUR cross-border threshold, how the One Stop Shop works, which platforms act as Merchant of Record so you do not have to file anything, and what a valid VAT invoice must contain for B2B customers.
Privacy policy template
A working template written in plain language, structured to meet GDPR requirements for a digital product business. Every clause is labeled with its legal basis so you understand what it does and can adapt it accurately.
Terms of service template
Covers the withdrawal right waiver (the single most important legal clause for digital product sellers), intellectual property, refund terms, and governing law. The withdrawal waiver checkbox wording is included, ready to paste into your checkout page.
Country-specific guidance for Germany, France, and the Netherlands
Including the Impressum requirement that German law enforces aggressively, French language requirements, and local payment methods that improve conversion with European buyers.
Pre-launch and launch week checklists
Two separate checklists covering 30+ specific items: SSL setup, mobile checkout testing, order confirmation email delivery, VAT configuration, analytics setup, and more.
13-point Launch Readiness Score
A one-page self-assessment you can use in 5 minutes to confirm you are ready to take payments.
Why This Pays for Itself
- A single GDPR fine for a small business starts at 2% of annual turnover. At 5,000 EUR revenue, that is 100 EUR minimum. This checklist costs $11.
- You will know exactly which platforms handle VAT for you and which do not, before you commit to a setup and have to migrate everything.
- You will never miss the 14-day withdrawal waiver requirement again, which eliminates your legal obligation to refund every EU customer who asks within two weeks.
Perfect For
- Solopreneurs in Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, and other EU countries launching their first paid digital product
- UK-based creators selling to EU customers who need to understand post-Brexit cross-border requirements
- Creators based outside Europe whose audience includes EU residents
- Anyone who has already launched but suspects their legal setup has gaps
What's Included
- Instant digital download
- PDF and Markdown formats
- Lifetime access - yours to keep
- Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any other AI model