https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Business-Seller-Board/Removal-of-feedback-ratings/m-p/7929281#M338357 <P>I’m not looking to defend eBay. Or any big business for that matter. (I generally think most are amoral, and quite often get away with illegal activities smaller businesses would never be able to, or never even do in the first place.) But it is a legal requirement for online platforms such as eBay to report sales to HMRC when thresholds (set out by the government) are reached.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>From what some others have said – I have no data to offer personally – eBay only usually force privates to change to business accounts if they get pushed by HMRC. Based on the state of the problem, I would guess that is the case.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It would make much more sense to do away with different fees for business vs private accounts. Business vs private accounts would therefore just be about legal requirements, that’s it.</P><P>Low sales / new sellers should get fee discounts. Most sellers should get standard fees; with the option of buying a subscription. High volume / performance sellers should be treated to discounts. Simple. Advertising and all extra services, plus new things like managed shipments would still be other revenue streams (for eBay).</P> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:39:45 GMT go_ahead_buy_me 2025-09-16T21:39:45Z