Do I need an ABN to sell on eBay in Australia?
You don't need an ABN just to sell personal items occasionally. But if you're reselling regularly with commercial intent, the ATO considers it a business — and you need an ABN. Apply free through the ATO website. From July 2024, eBay reports your sales data directly to the ATO regardless.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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