Selling Crafts on OLIO
If you want to sell handmade crafts on OLIO, It's your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all local regulations.
- Some products require certifications to sell - these may differ from place to place
- It’s your responsibility to ensure that you pay all relevant taxes
TO SELL PRODUCTS IN THE UK - We've outlined below the steps you need to complete
1. Check if there are any certifications or registration requirements for the products you are selling.
- If in doubt, check https://www.gov.uk/guidance/product-safety-for-businesses-a-to-z-of-industry-guidance for the type of product you are selling
2. Decide how you want to trade (up to 30 mins)
- As an INDIVIDUAL - You’re allowed to generate up to £1,000 of income without needing to declare it to HMRC
- As a BUSINESS
- As a sole trader - If you anticipate you will generate more than £1,000 of income from selling food/crafts from home you need to inform HMRC. This is to alert them that you will pay tax through Self-Assessment. You need to register as a sole trader, even if you are part-time or have another job. You can do this at any time.
- As a Limited Company - Click here if you would like to register a Limited company
- You only need to register for VAT charges if you earn over £85,000/ year
3. Both as an INDIVIDUAL or a BUSINESS, check out government guidance for starting a business at home here
- You may need permission to run a business from home either from a landlord if you are renting or from your mortgage company if you are a homeowner
- You do not need public liability insurance to sell products online. However it is easy to get and can give some makers peace of mind.
- If you employ anyone, there is a legal requirement to have employers liability insurance
You’re all set!
TO SELL PRODUCTS IN USA - We've outlined below the steps you need to complete
1. Check if there are any certifications or registration requirements for the products you are selling.
- If in doubt, search https://www.cpsc.gov/ for the type of product you are selling
2. Decide how you want to trade (up to 30 mins)
- As an INDIVIDUAL
- As a BUSINESS
- Ensure that you are set up to pay all relevant taxes
3. Both as an INDIVIDUAL or a BUSINESS, check out local government guidance for starting a business at home.
- You may need permission to run a business from home either from a landlord if you are renting or from your mortgage company if you are a homeowner
- You may need insurance to sell products online. It is easy to get and can give some makers peace of mind.
TO SELL PRODUCTS IN SINGAPORE - We've outlined below the steps you need to complete
1. Check if there are any certifications or registration requirements for the products you are selling.
- If in doubt, search https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Guidelines/Home-Business/Home-Based-Businesses for the type of product you are selling
2. Decide how you want to trade (up to 30 mins)
- As an INDIVIDUAL
- As a BUSINESS
- Ensure that you are set up to pay all relevant taxes
3. Both as an INDIVIDUAL or a BUSINESS, check out local government guidance for starting a business at home.
- You may need permission to run a business from home either from a landlord if you are renting or from your mortgage company if you are a homeowner
- You may need insurance to sell products online. It is easy to get and can give some makers peace of mind.