🎨 Everything you need to sell on Etsy

Handmade & Vintage Marketplace · US, UK, CA, AU, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, AT, BE, CH, IE, NZ, SE, PL, PT, DK, FI, NO, HK, SG, JP

Etsy is a global marketplace for handmade, vintage, and craft supply items. Etsy acts as marketplace facilitator for sales tax in US states and collects VAT on digital goods and low-value physical goods in the UK/EU.

💰 Fee Structure

Listing fee: $0.20/item. Transaction fee: 6.5%. Payment processing: 3% + $0.25. Offsite Ads: 12-15%. Etsy Plus: $10/mo.

📋 Seller Requirements

Must sell handmade, vintage (20+ years), or craft supplies. Etsy Payments requires bank account and government ID. No formal business license required.

Compliance Topics

💰 Tax Collection

Etsy collects and remits sales tax as marketplace facilitator in all applicable US states. In the UK/EU, Etsy collects VAT on digital items and physical goods ≤€150 (IOSS) / ≤£135 (UK).

•US: Etsy collects sales tax in all 45 states plus DC
•UK: Etsy collects 20% VAT on physical goods ≤£135 and all digital items
•EU: Etsy collects VAT on goods ≤€150 via IOSS and all digital items
•Australia: Etsy collects 10% GST on goods ≤AUD1,000
•Sellers must handle income tax reporting independently

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📋 Seller Requirements

Etsy requires sellers to offer handmade items, vintage items (20+ years old), or craft supplies. Sellers must verify identity and payment information. No business license required but recommended.

•Must sell handmade, vintage (20+ years), or craft supplies
•Etsy Payments: requires bank account, government ID, billing address
•Seller must disclose production partners if not making items themselves
•No formal business license required by Etsy
•Etsy may request additional verification for new shops

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💳 Fee Structure

Etsy charges listing fees, transaction fees, and payment processing fees. Etsy Plus subscription offers additional features for $10/month.

•Listing fee: $0.20 per item (valid for 4 months or until sold)
•Transaction fee: 6.5% of total sale price (including shipping)
•Payment processing fee: 3% + $0.25 per transaction (Etsy Payments)
•Etsy Plus: $10/month for advanced shop customization
•Offsite Ads fee: 12-15% on sales from Etsy's external advertising

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✅ Product Compliance

Etsy enforces policies on handmade authenticity, intellectual property, and prohibited items. Sellers must ensure products comply with local safety regulations, especially for children's items.

•Handmade items must be designed and/or made by the seller
•Production partners must be disclosed and approved
•CPSIA compliance required for children's products sold to US
•EU: CE marking required for toys and children's items
•IP infringement results in listing removal and possible shop suspension

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Official Sources

This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal, tax, or compliance advice. Platform policies may change; always check official sources for the latest requirements.