Guides & explainers
Plain-English guides on selling online and UK tax — free, no login.
Do you have to pay tax selling on Vinted in the UK?
No, not automatically. Tax only applies if you're trading — buying to resell, selling regularly, with a profit motive. Simply clearing out your wardrobe isn't trading. Use the free checker below to confirm your situation.
Read guide →Do you have to pay tax when selling on eBay in the UK?
Only if you're trading — frequent sales or buying to resell. Selling your own personal items isn't taxable. Use the free HMRC checker below to see where you stand.
Read guide →Do you need to do a tax return for your Etsy shop?
Only if your gross Etsy sales pass £1,000 in the tax year or your selling looks like trading. Below £1,000, the trading allowance usually covers you and there's nothing to file.
Read guide →The £1,000 trading allowance explained
Yes — the first £1,000 of gross trading income each tax year is tax-free under the trading allowance, so most small sellers below that have nothing to report.
Read guide →Side hustle tax in the UK, explained
Only if your side income exceeds the £1,000 trading allowance or looks like trading. Under £1,000 gross is usually tax-free and nothing needs reporting.
Read guide →HMRC rules for online sellers, explained
HMRC uses the 'badges of trade' — profit motive, frequency, and intention — to decide if you're trading. The £1,000 trading allowance covers most small or occasional sellers either way.
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