Me and my friends are wanting to sell on Shopify as a side hustle, but we are not registered as a legal business.
Is there a limit to how much we can sell and to what extent?
We are based in the UK.
Topic summary
Topic: Selling on Shopify without being registered as a legal business (UK context) and any sales limits.
- Shopify account creation: No business registration is required to open a Shopify store.
- Payments at checkout: Most payment gateways (services that process customer payments) will ask for legal and tax documents to verify the seller. Requirements vary by provider and jurisdiction.
Guidance provided:
- Consult a local legal professional to confirm UK-specific obligations and documentation for accepting payments and complying with tax laws.
What remains unclear/unanswered:
- Whether there are specific sales limits or thresholds in the UK before business registration becomes mandatory wasn’t addressed.
- Any detailed UK compliance steps (e.g., VAT registration thresholds, banking requirements) were not provided.
Status: No final resolution; general guidance offered, with next step to seek local legal advice.
Hi, @SerenityClothes !
Thanks for reaching out. You don’t need business registration information to sign up for a Shopify account. However, most payment gateways will require you to provide certain legal and tax documents. I recommend consulting a legal professional in your area to confirm what the requirements are for your country.
Please let me know if you have any other questions!