| Key Points | Practical Details |
|---|---|
| New tax rules for Vinted sellers | The DAC-7 directive requires automatic reporting once €2,000 or 30 items are sold per year |
| Distinction between occasional sales and professional activity | Analyze the nature of goods, frequency, and profit intention to determine tax status |
| Thresholds triggering a tax obligation | Taxation beyond €5,000 in annual profits or €3,000 with more than 20 transactions |
| Recommended tax regime for regular sellers | Opt for the micro-BIC regime which offers a flat-rate deduction of 71% on revenues |
| Risks of non-declaration | Risk of a tax reassessment with penalties that can reach 40% in cases of bad faith |
After clearing out more than 30 boxes of clothes during my last move in 2018, I discovered a goldmine in my closets. Since then, selling my items on Vinted has become second nature. But beware: the tax authorities are closely monitoring our transactions, especially since new tax rules have been implemented. With the experience gained from over a thousand sales, I can guide you to sell confidently while meeting your obligations.
The New Tax Rules for Vinted Sellers
Since 2020, the tax administration has been keeping a closer eye on income generated on platforms like Vinted. The European DAC-7 directive, which recently came into effect, significantly changes the game for regular sellers. This regulation requires Vinted to automatically send user information to tax authorities for those whose annual sales exceed €2,000 or 30 items per year.
I quickly realized that I needed to track my transactions carefully. The tax threshold kicks in once you exceed €5,000 in annual profits, a figure I surpassed after about two years of consistent activity. Capital gains from reselling personal items are also taxed at 19%, which prompted me to better organize my sales.
According to Article 242 bis of the General Tax Code (see our guide on how to declare your taxes on Vinted in 2025), Vinted systematically sends an annual summary to each user by January 31. This document details:
- The total number of items sold during the year
- The gross amount of transactions
- The fees charged by the platform
- A chronological list of sales
To access your earnings in real-time, check the “Your Wallet” section and then “Earnings” directly in the app. After a few hundred sales, I made it a habit to export this data quarterly to simplify my annual declaration.
How to Distinguish Between Occasional Sales and Professional Activity
The distinction between occasional sales and professional activity is a crucial point that took me some time to fully understand. The tax administration uses several criteria to determine your status:
| Criterion | Occasional Sales | Professional Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Nature of Goods | Used personal items | Products purchased for resale |
| Frequency | One-off | Regular or intensive |
| Intention | Non-profit | Profit-seeking |
| Volume | Limited | High (20+ transactions/year) |
In my selling journey, I transitioned from occasional to professional status after exceeding €3,000 in annual revenue and more than 20 transactions per year. The tax authorities can reclassify your activity based on these criteria, which is why it’s essential to be well-informed.
When I started buying lots of clothing to resell for a profit, my intention to generate income became clear to the authorities. My earnings then became taxable, forcing me to choose an appropriate tax regime.
Optimizing Your Taxes and Avoiding Risks
After surpassing the critical thresholds, I opted for the micro-BIC regime, perfectly suited for regular Vinted sellers. This regime applies as long as your annual revenue remains below €77,700 in 2024 and offers a flat-rate deduction of 71% on your earnings.
To illustrate concretely: on €4,000 of annual sales, the deduction amounts to €2,840, reducing your taxable income to just €1,160. I found this system particularly advantageous during my early years of sustained activity.
The risks of non-declaration are not negligible:
- Tax reassessment potentially amounting to several years of income
- Penalties for late declaration (minimum 10%)
- Increases in case of bad faith (40%)
- Late payment interest (0.20% per month)
After my thousandth sale, I took the plunge and registered as an auto-entrepreneur with Urssaf. This decision allowed me to professionalize my activity while benefiting from a clear tax framework and the ability to deduct certain expenses related to my business, such as packaging or shipping costs, which represented a significant budget.
By systematically keeping all initial purchase receipts for my items, I was also able to demonstrate the absence of capital gains on certain sales, thus avoiding additional taxation. This meticulous organization saved me a lot of hassle during my last tax declaration.
