https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/Seller-Central/EBay-asking-for-national-insurance-number/m-p/7849484#M733066 <BLOCKQUOTE><HR /><a href="https://community.ebay.co.uk/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3372052">@papso22</a>&nbsp;wrote:<BR /><P>HMRC instructions to the likes of ebay say they need to provide the NI number with the sales data.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am sure ebay would rather not bother collecting this information but they have no choice.</P><HR /></BLOCKQUOTE><P>But I'm sure ebay aren't at all unhappy that it gives them the opportunity to hold sellers cash until they comply.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>In fact, in all the many quotes about what the OECD and HMRC are required to do and what info they are required to collect from selling platforms, I haven't seen one yet that includes&nbsp;<EM>any</EM> mention of instructions that selling platforms&nbsp;<EM>can or should</EM> apply any sanctions to those who won't hand over their NINO.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The logical sanction to apply seems to me to be for ebay to give any seller who reaches a threshold 7 days to comply or have their selling activities put on hold.&nbsp; Not allow selling to continue and then hold the payouts.</P> Sun, 11 May 2025 19:40:25 GMT theelench 2025-05-11T19:40:25Z