While a personal eBay account is great for people selling items around the house, a business account is perfect for those who deal in bulk sales, especially if they make the products themselves. You can even customize your eBay storefront with unique branding and promotional discounts for shoppers. Here’s how to open an eBay Business Account.
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Short answer
Register as a business to open an eBay business account You need contact information, business name, business type and VAT number.
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What is the difference between a personal and a business account on eBay?
A personal account is designed for those who plan to sell on eBay as a hobby or supplemental income. On the other hand, a business account is for those who plan to sell full-time on eBay. Whether you’re reselling or producing bulk products, you’ll want to create a business account since a personal account is limited to ten new listings per month.
There are several benefits to having a business account to help your business grow, such as lower taxes, branding tools and better legal protection. If you already sell online on another platform or website, you can easily link your inventory to eBay using many integration tools and plugins.
If you are not sure which account to start with, then you can always change it later. In other words, if you decide that you want to start selling more down the street, you can change your personal account from your account settings to a business account.
How to open an eBay business account
Navigate to the eBay registration page and select Business account to open a business account. Enter your business name, email and location and create a unique password. When done, click Registration.
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eBay will then ask for additional details such as your business name, type, address and beneficial owners, officers, managers or account managers. Importantly, be sure to use your business bank account when registering as a business seller. Next, check your email inbox for a verification link to create your business account.
Is an eBay Business Account Free?
In a word, yes, creating a business account is completely free However, you will have to pay a standard seller fee related to the listing and your products.
In addition, if you want to open an eBay store, you need to pay a monthly subscription. There are three different levels to having a storefront on eBay: Basic, Premium or Anchor 6 Each has different features depending on what you need. This can be beneficial as you get access to discounted fees and more free listings and additional tools for running and promoting your business each month.
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FAQs
Do I need a business account to sell on eBay?
No, you can sell on eBay using a personal or business account. However, if you plan to sell more than ten items per month, you need a business account.
Can you change your eBay account from business to personal?
Yes, follow these steps to do so:
- Go My eBay -> Account -> Personal Information.
- Next to Account typeClick Edit
- Enter your business name and click Switch to business account Button
- Update your registered name with a personal contact name.