https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Seller-Central/Being-asked-to-upgrade-to-business-account/m-p/7751036#M695546 <P><STRONG><EM>Having a business account does not mean you have to do a tax return or register with HMRC.</EM></STRONG></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If that is the case then eBay cannot rely on the use of Government legislation to force people to open a business account. Note the message the seller received was not a request - it was directive with a time limit - without evidence that they are a business!&nbsp;</P> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:15:37 GMT vintique*violet 2025-01-17T13:15:37Z