Do i need licence to sell my own craft products on ebay or at market stall

Question

i have been able to make items for friends for when babies are born, and would like to have a go at selling them

any way we have craft fairs and things where i live locally,

also i would love to be able to sell them on places like ebay

do i need a licence, and how would i go about this

what about if i just advertised my crafts

i want to do this legally but dont know where to start, would i pay tax on these items if i made any money for my self

have you sold anything on ebay that would be personalised and made to order

I AM IN ENGLAND

thanks for your help

x*x vici

Answer 1

No licence required on Ebay. If you sell at craft fairs or car boots you don't need one either. If you were having a market stall you might need a licence from local council.

Yes, you need to declare all your earnings for tax

Answer 2

What i know..on ebay,you don't need a licence to sell your product.But you must pay a auction or buy tax.You can try advertise your product at high traffic free classified too.You can increase your sales from that.Try this free classified.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

stall yes, ebay no

Answer 5

Why would you need a licence it's your stuff.

Answer 6

Check the ebay term and condition you will get the answer one.

Answer 7

You can sell on ebay with no problem. I'd think the people who you apply to get the market stall would advise you correctly about a licence. Some are more like car boot sales where you just pay for the pitch, some would be more strict.

You also need to keep receipts for any expenses to do with making your crafts, and keep a record of what you sell (for the tax man). You will be seen as a sole trader and self employed by the inland revenue and will need to register with them. Do this by looking at the revenue website and giving them a call. You'll just need to fill out a self assessment tax return once a year.