Selling as a professional
Who is a professional seller?
Anyone selling as part of a commercial, craft or professional activity: a shop, a consignment store, buying to resell. A private individual reselling their own belongings, even often, is not one.
How do I declare my status?
Private individual or professional, in your account: business name, company number, VAT number where applicable, registered office address, then your commitment. Your listings show it straight away. A person then checks your number in the public business register.
What does it change?
Your buyers have 14 days to withdraw, and the legal guarantee of conformity applies: two years, or one year for a second-hand item if the listing says so clearly. Your business identity appears on your listings. Commission and payouts stay the same as for everyone.
A buyer withdraws: what should I do?
Refund them at the latest 14 days after being notified, including the original postage. You may wait until you get the item back or receive proof that it has been sent. The buyer’s steps
One account for both?
An account is either private or professional. Sell what relates to your business from an account declared as professional.
And tax?
The annual summary applies as for all sellers; the number expected is your company’s. Tax (DAC7)