Do I pay tax on Vinted sales? (UK checker)
Answer three questions to see if Vinted will report you to HMRC, whether it looks like trading, and a rough tax figure.
Does Vinted charge sellers a fee?
No. Vinted says there are no fees for listing or selling, and you get the full item price. The buyer pays a Vinted fee (Buyer Protection) at checkout. Sellers only pay if they choose extras such as bumps or a wardrobe spotlight.
Vinted reporting to HMRC
Since 2024, platforms such as Vinted, eBay and Etsy must report sellers to HMRC each year if, in a calendar year, they make 30 or more sales or receive €2,000 (about £1,700) or more. The first reports, for 2024, went to HMRC by 31 January 2025. GOV.UK says being reported does not automatically mean you owe tax.
Decluttering or trading?
GOV.UK says you're unlikely to pay tax if you sell personal items from your home, like the contents of a loft or garage. If you buy or make goods to sell at a profit, you're likely to be trading. Trading income up to £1,000 a year is covered by the trading allowance. Above that you'll usually need to register for Self Assessment and pay tax on your profit.
Worked examples
1. Clearing out your wardrobe: 45 sales, £900 received. Vinted will report you, as it's over 30 sales, but this is selling your own things, so you're unlikely to owe tax.
2. Reselling charity shop finds: £3,000 received, £800 spent on stock and postage, £25,000 wages. Using your costs, profit is £2,200; the £1,000 allowance would give £2,000, which is lower, so it's used. Tax at 20% is £400, no Class 4 NI. You'd need to register for Self Assessment.
3. Small maker: £800 of handmade items. That's under £1,000, so the trading allowance covers it: £0 tax and usually no need to register.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay tax on Vinted?
Usually not if you're selling your own unwanted things. If you buy or make things to sell at a profit, that's likely trading, and income over £1,000 a year usually needs a Self Assessment return.
Does Vinted report me to HMRC?
If you make 30 or more sales or receive about £1,700 (€2,000) or more in a calendar year. Being reported doesn't automatically mean you owe tax.
Does Vinted charge sellers fees?
No. Vinted says selling is free and you get the full item price; the buyer pays a Vinted fee at checkout. Optional extras like bumps cost money.
What is the £1,000 trading allowance?
The first £1,000 of trading income each tax year is tax-free. If you earn more, you can take £1,000 off your income instead of your actual costs, whichever is better.
Sources
- Selling goods or services on a digital platform – GOV.UK
- Tax-free allowances on property and trading income – GOV.UK
- Capital Gains Tax on personal possessions – GOV.UK
- Is using Vinted free? – Vinted
- HMRC requirements – Vinted
- Income Tax rates – GOV.UK
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and rates change, so check the linked GOV.UK pages for the current position.