Question about converting a private eBay account into a business account and sales tax | Members help members

tolledeals · 2026-04-01T17:26:56.201000Z

Dear eBay team,I currently have a private eBay account and am considering converting it to a business account.In this context, I have a few questions about tax treatment, especially VAT:From what point does my account officially count as a business account - only from the change in the system, or retroactively if I was already making regular sales before?How is VAT handled in this case?Do I only have to calculate and remit it from the point of switching to a business account, or could earlier sales also be affected?Are there any specific requirements or settings on eBay that I absolutely need to pay attention to after the change (e.g. regarding invoicing or showing VAT)?I want to make sure that I comply with all requirements correctly and would therefore appreciate your support.Thank you in advance for your help.Kind regards

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