United Kingdom

United Kingdom — marketplace, fee, and tax guides for sellers.

  • Do You Pay Tax Selling on eBay in the UK? 2026 Rules Explained

    Most people selling second-hand items on eBay in the UK don’t owe tax. HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) treats occasional sales of personal possessions as private transactions, not taxable income. But if you’re selling regularly or operating as a … Read more

  • eBay Fees in the UK 2026: Full Breakdown for Private Sellers

    eBay UK’s fee structure changed significantly in 2022 when the platform moved to “managed payments” and revised its final value fees. As of 2026, private sellers pay a percentage-based final value fee plus a per-order transaction fee on most categories. … Read more

  • How to Sell a Car Online in the UK: Platforms and What to Avoid 2026

    Selling a car online in the UK gives you access to millions of buyers, but it also attracts scams, fake payment confirmations, and time-wasters. Choosing the right platform and knowing which red flags to watch for protects you from losing … Read more

  • How to Sell on Amazon in the UK: FBA vs FBM for New Sellers 2026

    Amazon UK is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Europe, with millions of daily active shoppers on amazon.co.uk. For sellers with consistent inventory — whether you source products, manufacture your own, or sell wholesale — Amazon’s reach is unmatched. … Read more

  • How to Sell on eBay in the UK: Complete Guide for Private Sellers 2026

    eBay remains the largest general marketplace in the UK, with millions of active buyers searching for everything from electronics and fashion to collectibles and car parts. For private sellers, it offers unmatched reach — but its fee structure and policies … Read more

  • How to Sell on Etsy in the UK: Getting Started and Getting Found

    Etsy UK: The Market for Handmade and Vintage Etsy is a global marketplace focused on handmade items, vintage goods (20+ years old), and craft supplies. In the UK, Etsy has around 4 million active buyers and hosts over 500,000 UK-based … Read more

  • How to Sell on Facebook Marketplace in the UK: Complete Guide 2026

    Facebook Marketplace is the UK’s most widely used platform for local selling — furniture, appliances, bikes, tools, and anything too heavy or awkward to post. With no listing fees and access to Facebook’s enormous user base, it is the default … Read more

  • How to Sell on Gumtree in the UK: A Seller’s Guide for 2026

    What Is Gumtree? Gumtree is the UK’s largest classified ads platform, used by millions of people every day to buy and sell secondhand items locally. Unlike marketplace platforms such as eBay or Vinted, Gumtree operates primarily as a classifieds site … Read more