ColisExpat

What ColisExpat does

ColisExpat, operated by IMX France (a wholly-owned subsidiary of BPost, the Belgian postal operator), is an international parcel forwarding platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pantin, France. The service provides customers with receiving addresses in six countries — the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain — enabling international online shoppers, expats, and residents of French overseas territories (DROM-COM-POM) to purchase from e-commerce sites that do not ship to their location and have goods consolidated and forwarded internationally. The platform combines a core forwarding service with add-on modules for package consolidation (up to 10 parcels), repackaging (to reduce volumetric weight), Off Tax / VAT recovery via a commission-based purchasing agent model, optional insurance up to €500 per shipment, and storage beyond 30 days at €0.50/day. Browser extensions for Amazon and Shein and integration partnerships with FNAC, Cdiscount, and Courir via the Awin affiliate network extend the merchant reach.

Name

ColisExpat

Legal name

IMX France

Website

https://colisexpat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ColisExpat, operated by IMX France (BPost subsidiary), is an international parcel forwarding platform serving expats and French overseas-territories residents with receiving addresses in six countries, plus consolidation, repackaging, and Off Tax VAT recovery services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-border Payments, FX & Multi-currency Checkout (CRAFAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-border Payments & FX for E-commerce (CRAFALAF)

Keywords

• International parcel forwarding
• Package consolidation services
• Cross-border shipping
• VAT refund service
• Mail forwarding platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Pantin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parcel Forwarding Fees: Charges for receiving packages and reshipping internationally based on weight, dimensions, and destination. Fees include shipping costs plus service charges.
2. Premium Subscription: Annual subscription at €29.90/year providing 12% discount on all forwarding fees, free package consolidation, and other benefits
3. Storage Fees: 30 days free storage per parcel; after 30 days, charges €0.50/day
4. Off Tax Commission: Commission-based fee for VAT recovery service on eligible purchases through the purchasing agent model
5. Insurance Extension: Optional coverage extension up to €500 per shipment for loss or damage compensation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ColisExpat is a parcel forwarding platform that provides customers with local receiving addresses in six countries (USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain) so they can shop from international e-commerce sites that do not ship to their location. The core service receives, optionally consolidates or repackages, and reships parcels worldwide, supplemented by an Off Tax VAT recovery service via a commission-based purchasing agent model. Two subscription tiers (Standard pay-as-you-go and Premium at €29.90/year) and optional insurance round out the offering.

Product overview

ColisExpat is a package forwarding platform (formerly known as Shopîles) that enables international shoppers to receive deliveries from e-commerce sites that do not ship to their country. The core product is the package forwarding service with receiving addresses in six countries: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The platform operates a platform-plus-modules architecture where the core forwarding service is supplemented by optional add-ons including package consolidation (up to 10 packages), repackaging (to reduce volumetric weight), Off Tax VAT recovery (via purchase commission), and insurance extensions. Two subscription tiers are offered: Standard (pay-as-you-go) and Premium (€29.90/year with 12% shipping discount). The company also operates a blog and customer support portal as ancillary services. The May 2026 merger with Shopîles expanded the service from one to six receiving platforms, integrating Shopîles' customer base into the unified ColisExpat platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Package Forwarding Service (Réexpédition de Colis) Core international parcel forwarding service that receives parcels at local addresses in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, then reships them to customers worldwide. Users shop at international e-commerce sites using their ColisExpat address and the service handles consolidation, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery.
• Package Consolidation (Regroupement de Colis) Standalone service that combines up to 10 customer packages into a single shipment to reduce international shipping costs. Maximum weight 30kg; maximum dimension 150cm; sum of L+W+H under 200cm.
• Package Repackaging (Reconditionnement de Colis) Standalone service that repackages consolidated items into smaller, less volumetric boxes to reduce shipping costs. A 50% discount on the shipping cost difference before/after repackaging is credited to the customer's account, valid for one year. Sealed, fragile, and tech items excluded.
• Off Tax / VAT Recovery (Commission à l'Achat) Optional purchase-commission service enabling customers to recover French VAT on purchases from French e-commerce sites when goods are exported outside the EU or to French overseas territories. Two options: automatic via browser extension for Amazon/Shein, or manual Off Tax with special mandate. Purchase value €50–€1,000 per invoice (Option 2).

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% customer recommendation rate on Trustpilot
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ShopîlescoreOthers · 18 May 2026Former competitor that merged into ColisExpat on May 18, 2026. Shopîles customers and data were automatically migrated to the ColisExpat platform. Former VIP subscribers received 6 months free Premium subscription.
• IMX FrancecoreOthersParent company and sole legal entity operating the ColisExpat brand. IMX France is a subsidiary of BPost, the Belgian postal operator. ColisExpat is the consumer-facing brand of IMX France, which specializes in international parcel forwarding and logistics services.
• FNACminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing partner through Awin network. FNAC participates in promotional campaigns including Black Friday deals featured on ColisExpat platform.
• CdiscountminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing partner through Awin network. Cdiscount is featured in Black Friday promotional campaigns on the ColisExpat platform.
• CourirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing partner through Awin network. Courir participates in Cyber Monday promotions on the ColisExpat platform.
• BPostcoreOthersBelgian postal operator and parent company of IMX France. BPost is the ultimate parent company of ColisExpat through its IMX France subsidiary, providing the postal and logistics infrastructure backbone.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Shipito: Shipito is an Oregon-based parcel forwarding company offering multiple US warehouse addresses, package consolidation, and assisted purchase services — a direct competitor targeting overseas shoppers buying from US/UK retailers.
• Stackry: Stackry is a parcel forwarding platform providing free US addresses, consolidation, and repackaging for international shoppers. It targets a similar expat and cross-border online shopper segment as ColisExpat.
• MyUS: MyUS is a leading international parcel forwarder that provides receiving addresses, package consolidation, and shipping from the US to international destinations. It now also encompasses the Borderlinx brand and competes directly with ColisExpat for cross-border shoppers.
• Borderlinx: Borderlinx is an international parcel forwarding brand now operating under MyUS that targets European and global shoppers with multi-country receiving. It is a direct peer competing for the same cross-border shopper audience.
• Reship: Reship offers multi-country parcel forwarding (US, UK, Germany, etc.) with package consolidation and shipping for international consumers. It directly mirrors ColisExpat's receiving address, consolidation, and forwarding product suite.
• Planet Express: Planet Express is a US-headquartered parcel forwarding service that receives packages in a US warehouse and forwards them internationally. It offers consolidation, repackaging, and assisted-purchase services comparable to ColisExpat's core offering.
• Forward2Me (PostNL): Forward2Me is the consumer parcel forwarding service of Dutch postal operator PostNL, providing a US receiving address, consolidation, and forwarding to international destinations. It is structurally analogous to ColisExpat as a postal-operator-owned forwarder.

Broad incumbents

• Aramex: Aramex is a major global logistics and delivery company operating across express delivery, freight, and e-commerce logistics. While not a pure parcel forwarder, it competes in the cross-border parcel and forwarding space as a broader incumbent.

Regional players

• comGateway: comGateway is a Singapore-headquartered parcel forwarding service specializing in purchases from the US, UK, and Japan into Asia-Pacific destinations. It is the regional incumbent ColisExpat would face expanding into APAC.

Others

• PostNL: PostNL is the Dutch national postal operator and parent of Forward2Me; it operates mail, parcel, and international logistics services. As BPost's postal-operator peer and Forward2Me's owner, it is a structurally comparable ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/colisexpat
• Facebookfacebook.com/ColisExpat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colisexpat

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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