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Adobe Certified · Freelance · UK

Freelance Magento developer in the United Kingdom

I’m Kishan Savaliya, a freelance Magento developer for stores in the United Kingdom, Adobe Certified since 2021 and working from Ahmedabad. Most of what UK merchants ask me about comes from Brexit: VAT on parcels to EU shoppers, a cookie banner that really follows PECR, and Klarna or Clearpay at checkout. My working day overlaps your morning, so a question sent at 9 gets an answer before lunch.

  • Cookie consent that follows UK GDPR and PECR, not a copied EU banner
  • Klarna, Clearpay, GoCardless Direct Debit, Worldpay or Stripe, set up and tested
  • Royal Mail, DPD and Evri rates, with Highlands and Islands surcharges
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Free 30-minute call first Check-ins around 1 PM UK time Quote in GBP if you prefer
  • UK GDPR + PECR Cookie consent done properly

    Since Brexit the UK runs its own GDPR (DPA 2018) alongside PECR. I set up consent so analytics and marketing tags wait for a yes, which is what the ICO expects.

  • VAT 20% Brexit-proof tax setup

    Parcels to EU shoppers need IOSS or a delivered-duty-paid plan, and Northern Ireland still follows EU rules for goods. I set Magento tax classes so each destination gets the right price.

  • Klarna, Clearpay Pay later, plus Direct Debit

    UK shoppers expect a pay-later button. For trade buyers I add GoCardless Direct Debit, and for cards I use Worldpay, Opayo, Adyen or Stripe, whichever your bank already works with.

  • 6 hrs Shared working day

    I work 1 PM to 7 PM IST for UK clients. That is 7:30 to 13:30 in London in winter and 8:30 to 14:30 in summer, so calls land in your morning.

What you get

Six things a UK Magento store actually needs

UK stores trip over the same handful of things: VAT on EU orders since Brexit, PECR cookie rules, Highlands surcharges and trade customers who pay by Direct Debit. These are the six areas I check on every UK build.

  • Payments UK shoppers pick

    Klarna and Clearpay for pay later, Apple Pay and PayPal for speed, Worldpay, Opayo, Adyen or Stripe for cards. I add the methods your customers actually use and leave out the rest, because every extra one makes checkout heavier.

  • VAT after Brexit, and MTD

    20% standard VAT with 5% and zero rates by product type, IOSS or DDP for orders going to the EU, and invoices that QuickBooks, Xero or Sage can pick up for Making Tax Digital.

  • UK GDPR, PECR and consumer law

    Consent before cookies, clear email opt-outs, and data requests that land in your support inbox. I also check your returns wording against the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the 14-day cancellation right.

  • Royal Mail, DPD and Evri

    Royal Mail Tracked 24 and 48, DPD, Evri (the old Hermes), Yodel and Parcelforce. I add surcharge rules for Highlands and Islands postcodes and BFPO addresses, so remote orders stop eating your margin.

  • Trade accounts on Net-30

    Most UK trade buyers want an account, 30-day terms and payment by BACS. I set up company accounts, customer-specific prices and VAT-number checks so only real trade customers see trade prices.

  • From London fashion to Leeds homeware

    UK Magento stores cover very different trades: London fashion and luxury, Manchester and Birmingham manufacturers, Leeds textiles and homeware, Edinburgh publishers. I ask about your trade first, because the setup changes with it.

How it works

Five steps from booking to live: on UK time

Your 9:00 in London is 14:30 in Ahmedabad in winter and 13:30 during British Summer Time, so I read your messages early in my day. Staging is ready from day three, and I schedule the cutover for around 3 AM UK time, when traffic is lowest, so the morning rush lands on a warm cache.

  1. 01

    Audit

    Free 30-min audit of your UK store, payment rails, VAT setup, cookie banner, shipping rules, Core Web Vitals. Booked at a time that suits your UK morning.

    Day 1
  2. 02

    Quote

    Fixed-price written quote in USD with a GBP equivalent on request. Reserved start date, risk register, written project plan. You sign, I book the slot.

    Day 2
  3. 03

    Build

    A short check-in around 1 PM UK time, inside your working day. Staging access from day 3, with test carts using real UK postcodes.

    Days 3-14
  4. 04

    Deploy

    Blue-green cutover scheduled for off-peak (3 AM GMT typical, lowest UK traffic). Old release stays warm for 72 hours so rollback is one DNS flip.

    Launch night
  5. 05

    Stabilise

    14 days of post-launch coverage in GMT business hours. Anything that breaks because of the cutover gets fixed at no extra charge.

    Days 14-28
Pricing

Fixed prices in USD. GBP equivalent on request.

Pick the tier that fits your UK store. If the audit turns up work outside the quote, I price it in writing before I start, never on the invoice afterwards.

  • Express

    $ 1,499 USD

    5-7 days · ~£1,180 GBP equivalent

    Best for: BACS setup, Klarna integration, single-version Magento upgrade, or a one-off fix on a UK store

    • Pre-project audit + UK-specific compatibility report
    • BACS Direct Debit setup (GoCardless) or Klarna integration
    • Single Magento minor-version upgrade (e.g. 2.4.6 → 2.4.7)
    • UK GDPR + PECR cookie banner audit
    • Blue-green deploy + 7 days post-launch coverage
    • GBP-quote-on-request, pay in £ or $
    Reserve Express slot
  • Most popular

    Standard

    $ 3,499 USD

    10-14 days · ~£2,750 GBP, most popular

    Best for: Post-Brexit VAT rebuild, Hyvä migration on a UK store, or B2B BACS with Net-30 + customer-specific catalogues

    • Everything in Express, plus:
    • Post-Brexit VAT rebuild (20% standard, OSS / IOSS, B2C vs B2B)
    • Hyvä migration or Luma redesign (UK fashion / luxury optimised)
    • Royal Mail + DPD UK + Evri integrated, Highlands & Islands rules
    • B2B BACS Direct Debit + Net-30 + VAT-number gating
    • MTD-compliant invoicing (QuickBooks / Xero / Sage)
    • 14 days post-launch coverage in GMT business hours
    Reserve Standard slot

  • Enterprise

    Custom

    4-8 weeks · scoped to your UK + EU stack

    Best for: Multi-region UK + EU split, ERP / OMS / PIM integration, MTD-compliant ecosystem across two storefronts

    • Everything in Standard, plus:
    • Multi-region UK + EU split (separate storefronts, shared catalogue)
    • ERP / OMS / PIM integration (Sage 200, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics)
    • B2B + B2C dual-storefront with shared customer base
    • MTD-compliant invoicing across both regions
    • Adobe Commerce Cloud (Dublin region) deploy option
    • 30 days post-launch coverage + GMT-aligned retainer option
    Get UK Enterprise quote

Prices in USD. GBP equivalent (~£1,180 / £2,750) shown for reference at current FX. Pay in GBP via BACS / wire / Wise: ask in the booking form. UK VAT not charged on B2B exports of services to UK companies (reverse charge).

Book your slot

Reserve your UK Magento project slot

Booking takes 2 minutes. I reply with a written quote within 24 business hours.

Message me on WhatsApp

No form to fill. Send me a quick message and I reply within 4 hours on IST working days, often sooner.

Helpful to mention

  • Company
  • Store URL
  • Magento version
  • UK region
  • Payment methods used / wanted
  • Annual revenue (GBP)

These are already in the message for you. Just add your answers.

Message me on WhatsApp

Or save my number: +91 84012 70422

What clients say

What clients say about working with me

Reviews from clients on Upwork, Clutch and LinkedIn. They are not all UK stores, but the way I work stays the same.

This freelancer is the best i've used at Magento.

“This freelancer is the best i've used at Magento. Absolutley brilliant at what they do. Would have no hesitation in recommending them

PS

Peter Stewart

CEO, No79 Design

Quick response and good comunication

“Quick response and good

KW

Krittakorn Wongsuttipakorn

Kishan was able to resolve an issue that many others could not solve.

“Kishan was able to resolve an issue that many others could not solve. Great

MC

Mitch Chiba

10916234 Canada Inc.

Kishan was a pleasure to work with!

“Kishan was a pleasure to work with! He is highly skilled, professional, and delivered outstanding results on time. His expertise and attention to detail made a significant impact on our project. Communication was seamless, and he went above and beyond to ensure everything met...

M

Murali

Alrium

As an American, I was hesitant to hire someone from a different country and culture.

“As an American, I was hesitant to hire someone from a different country and culture. Kishan changed my mind. He was very cooperative, easy to work with, and is very bright. He gets things done fast and efficiently, and is available when needed. His English is excellent and is...

DS

Danielle Siso

Kishan was a huge help on my Magento project.

“Kishan was a huge help on my Magento project. Five stars all the

LO

Lauren Osterstock

Other markets I set up stores for

  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Germany
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • India
FAQ

Twelve UK-specific questions, honestly answered

How do you handle UK GDPR cookie consent in Magento?

Two layers: (1) UK GDPR + DPA 2018 for personal data, lawful basis, DSAR automation, retention rules in customer + sales_order. (2) PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) for cookies & marketing, ICO requires opt-in consent for non-essential cookies before they fire (no “continued use = consent” banners, no pre-ticked checkboxes). We ship a Cookiebot / Usercentrics / Klaro setup wired into Google Tag Manager & Magento’s native cookie API so analytics, ads, and chat widgets only load after consent. Banner copy reviewed against ICO guidance.

How does post-Brexit VAT work for my Magento store?

Post-1 January 2021 the UK left the EU VAT area, so:

  • UK→UK B2C: standard 20% VAT, register at £90k turnover (2024+ threshold).
  • UK→EU B2C: use the EU IOSS scheme for orders under €150 (one VAT registration covers all 27 countries) or register per-country above that.
  • UK→EU B2B: zero-rated with VAT-number validation; reverse charge.
  • EU→UK B2C: overseas sellers register for UK VAT below £135 thresholds.

We rebuild Magento’s tax engine with these rules, plug in EU-OSS / IOSS schemes, and validate VAT numbers via VIES (EU) + HMRC (UK). MTD invoicing wired into QuickBooks / Xero / Sage.

What is MTD (Making Tax Digital) and how do I comply in Magento?

MTD is HMRC’s mandatory digital VAT-record-keeping + e-submission rule. All VAT-registered businesses (regardless of turnover, since April 2022) must keep digital records and submit VAT returns via MTD-compatible software. Magento itself isn’t MTD software, it must feed compliant software:

  • QuickBooks Online (most popular), we connect via the Magento ↔ QBO bridge.
  • Xero, native Magento connector (e.g. A2X, Greenback).
  • Sage Business Cloud / Sage 200, via Magento’s ERP-connector framework.

Every Magento order & credit-memo lands in your accounting software with VAT-rate breakdown, invoice number, and HMRC-compliant fields. No more month-end CSV exports.

How do I integrate BACS Direct Debit with Magento for B2B?

BACS Direct Debit is the UK’s preferred B2B rail, lower fees than cards (typically 0.5-1% vs 2-3%), better cash-flow control, and customer-friendly. The standard route is GoCardless, which has a mature Magento 2 module. We:

  1. Install + configure the GoCardless Magento module on your environment.
  2. Wire it into Magento’s B2B module (Adobe Commerce) or a custom company-account flow (Open Source).
  3. Add a Net-30 / Net-60 invoice flow with auto-collected mandates (signed online once, debited monthly).
  4. Reconcile in QuickBooks / Xero with VAT-rate awareness for MTD.

For Adobe Commerce B2B, this slots into company + sales_rule tables for customer-specific pricing and approval workflows.

What’s the difference between Worldpay, Opayo, Stripe and Adyen for UK Magento stores?

Pick by use case:

  • Worldpay (FIS / Vantiv-owned), the legacy UK leader, best for established UK retailers with bank-direct relationships. Solid fraud tools.
  • Opayo (formerly SagePay, now Elavon), very common with mid-market UK SMEs. Good for predictable monthly fees.
  • Stripe, best developer experience, easiest scaling abroad (US / EU multi-currency), modern Strong Customer Authentication (SCA / 3DS2). Slightly higher base rate.
  • Adyen, enterprise / multi-region. One contract for UK + EU + APAC, unified reporting, but minimum monthly volume.

We integrate any of them, many UK stores run Stripe + Klarna + BACS as a three-rail stack.

How do I add Klarna / Clearpay BNPL to my UK Magento store?

Klarna and Clearpay (UK-branded Afterpay) are both essential for UK fashion / DTC, ~30-40% of UK online shoppers under 35 expect a Pay-in-3 / Pay-in-4 option. Both have official Magento 2 modules:

  • Klarna, Pay in 3, Pay in 30 days, financing. Strong UK + Nordic + DACH. Higher fees (3-6%) but lifts AOV 30-50%.
  • Clearpay, Pay in 4 over 6 weeks. Big in UK / AU fashion. Slightly cheaper than Klarna.

We install, configure, and wire the on-site widgets (PDP price-line + cart + checkout). FCA-compliant disclosure copy reviewed. We also handle the FCA-required affordability check banner that came in May 2026.

How do you handle Royal Mail / DPD UK / Hermes / Evri in Magento?

Most UK stores need 2-3 carriers for cost optimisation:

  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 / 48 + Special Delivery, cheapest for low-weight (< 2kg).
  • DPD UK, best 1-hour delivery slot, premium retail. Native Magento module via DPD’s API.
  • Evri (formerly Hermes), cheapest 2-5kg, weak tracking but good price.
  • Yodel / ParcelForce, backup / regional use.

We integrate via ShipperHQ (rule engine) or direct carrier modules, rule-based routing by weight, postcode, value, and delivery promise. Booking labels auto-generated from Magento order grid; tracking webhooks update sales_order.

What’s the right setup for Highlands & Islands shipping?

Highlands & Islands (Scottish Highlands, Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man) are a known Magento gotcha, carriers charge surcharges of £5, £25 that vanilla Magento doesn’t apply by default. We:

  1. Add a postcode-prefix matrix (IV, KW, PA, PH, ZE, BT, GY, JE, IM ranges) to shipping_table_rate.
  2. Wire ShipperHQ rules so only Royal Mail or specific premium carriers serve those postcodes, no DPD next-day promises that can’t be kept.
  3. Apply surcharges in checkout with clear copy (“£X surcharge for Highlands & Islands”) so customers don’t complain post-purchase.
  4. Optionally exclude express options for those regions to avoid late-delivery refunds.

We’ve shipped this for a Manchester homeware store + a Glasgow whisky retailer.

How do I split my store for UK + EU post-Brexit?

Three patterns, depending on volume:

  • Single-store, geo-priced, one storefront with VAT calculated by destination. Cheapest. Good for small UK-first stores selling occasionally to EU.
  • Two storefronts, shared catalogue, store for UK (GBP, UK VAT, Royal Mail) and store for EU (EUR, IOSS, DHL Europe). One Magento backend, one PIM, separate checkouts. Most popular pattern.
  • Two websites, two backends, legally separate UK Ltd + EU GmbH/BV. Best for £5M+ stores with EU fulfilment hub (Netherlands / Ireland). Magento website-level split.

We architect, build, and migrate live data, including reroute + 301 from old single-store URLs.

What time-zone overlap can I expect working with you from India?

Real, daily, 4-6 hours of working overlap:

  • India Standard Time = UTC+5:30
  • UK = UTC+0 (GMT, winter) or UTC+1 (BST, summer)
  • Overlap window: 1 PM, 7 PM IST = 8:30 AM, 2:30 PM GMT (winter) or 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM BST (summer).

That covers your morning standup, mid-morning review, and lunchtime hand-off. Daily 4 PM GMT review on staging is the typical cadence. If you need late-day overlap (post-3 PM GMT) we can flex 2-3 days/week. Slack / WhatsApp async covers the rest. We’ve worked this way with London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Bristol clients for years.

Is Adobe Commerce Cloud (Dublin) better than UKFast for UK stores?

Depends on your volume + budget:

  • Adobe Commerce Cloud (Dublin region), best if you’re already on Adobe Commerce. Auto-scaling, Fastly CDN, 24/7 Adobe support, < 30ms latency to most UK postcodes. Costs £25k+ /yr, locks you to Adobe.
  • UKFast / Pulsant, UK-based managed Magento hosting. Cheaper (£5-15k /yr), excellent UK support, ISO 27001 accredited, data stays in UK (good for some UK GDPR / public-sector contracts). Less auto-scaling.
  • Cloudways London / Linode London / Hyvä Cloud, good middle ground for £500k, £5M stores, £200-800 /mo.

We help benchmark + migrate, the right answer is rarely the most expensive one.

Should I migrate to Hyvä for my UK fashion store?

Almost certainly yes if you’re on Luma. UK fashion shoppers convert dramatically better on fast mobile experiences:

  • Lighthouse 95+ on Hyvä vs typically 40-60 on Luma fashion themes, Google ranks fast pages higher for category/PDP queries.
  • Hyvä Checkout loads in < 1s, 50% lower bounce vs Magento Luma checkout, especially mobile.
  • Klarna / Clearpay widgets render natively without the React/jQuery double-render Luma has.
  • Royal Mail / DPD / Evri shipping pickers render instantly, no spinner-on-spinner.

Typical migration timeline: 4-6 weeks. Conversion lift in the first 90 days post-launch is usually 8-25% from speed alone, then optimisation work compounds it. See our Hyvä service page for fixed-price tiers.