Can I sell at a car boot?

Anyone can sell at our sales as long as they are conforming to our rules and regulations and the overiding regulations of the local authority for that Sale.

What can you not sell at a car boot?

NO COUNTERFEIT OR STOLEN GOODS – This is illegal and unwelcome on our site. NO WEAPONS OR DANGEROUS ITEMS – We will remove them and give to the police. NO LIVE ANIMALS – Under any circumstances at all. NO NEW GOODS – This is a car boot not a market.

Do I need permission for a car boot?

Car boot sales usually count as 'occasional sales', which must be licensed. An occasional sale is a sale including five or more stalls, stands, vehicles or pitches. There are exceptions to the licensing of occasional sales. Sales held in car parks need a licence, but those held inside buildings or on a highway do not.

Do you need a licence to sell cakes at car boot?

If you're simply selling cakes once in a blue moon at a car boot sale or market then you don't need to worry. However, if you are planning on doing this regularly, contact your local council and ask them what the rules are. If you do have to register your kitchen, it's totally free to do so.

Do you have to declare earnings from a car boot sale?

Sales on auction sites and car boot sales

If you trade on an auction site such as eBay or at car boot sales – for instance by making things and selling them, or buying goods and selling them on at a profit – this is a taxable activity, and you will need to pay tax on any earnings that exceed your allowances.

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How much can I earn before declaring to HMRC?

If you make more than £1,000 a year in revenue, you'll need to declare this – along with your profits – to HMRC in January through self-assessment. If you're registered as a sole trader or a business, and you declare your costs and show your profits, only your profits will be liable for the 20% tax.

How much can you earn on a side hustle before paying tax?

If you earn more than £1,000 per year from a side hustle, your first step should be to register for Self-assessment. We can help you do this if needed. Secondly, if you've earned money and have failed to declare it, you should do so. In this way you have a better chance of paying lower penalties.

How much do clothes sell for at car boot sales?

Car boot sales are known as a place to pick up bargains. If your asking price is too high you are unlikely to make many sales. A rough guide for pricing is to sell items at 10-15% of the original value. Obviously, this depends on the condition of the item but don't expect huge numbers from individual items.

Can you sell food at car boot sales UK?

If you want to sell at an occasional market or car boot sale

Food businesses must be registered with their local council. You can't sell alcohol unless the venue or event has a licence, you should check this with the organisers. You can only sell second hand or surplus household goods at car boot sales.

Can I sell cupcakes at a car boot?

Legislation states that all food businesses must register their kitchens with their local authority, unless they operate on a 'casual and limited' basis only. If you're simply selling once in a blue moon at a car boot sale or market then you might not need to worry.

Can I sell sweets at a car boot?

Yes, you can sell food products at such a gathering on provision that weights & measures, food standards guidelines inc hygeine requirements i.e. packed in a food safe environment have all been complied with.

How to sell stuff at a carboot sale?

Do you need public liability insurance for car boot sale?

Car Boot sales are very popular events and if you organise such an event, you should arrange public liability insurance for your peace of mind.

Do you need insurance to sell at a car boot?

Did you know. Some Car Boot Sale Insurance policies require ALL exhibitors to have their own Public Liability cover, If they don't the cover is null and void!

Can I sell plants at a car boot sale?

I know quite a few people who sell fruit / veg/ flowers at carboot sales. They never had a licence but i think you need to if plan to sell them at a shop.

Can you sell electricals at a car boot sale?

If selling electrical items make sure they are tested in advance before saying so. If they are not tested be honest and say you are not sure. Bring a plastic sheet in case it rains, this will help protect your goods. Once you have sold all your items or wish to leave you are free to do so.

What sells well at a car boot?

Bric-a-brac, clothes, books and toys are all car boot sale staples. However, it can be surprising what sells well, so even if you think an item is not worth anything, it may be worth bringing it along. You should avoid spending all of your profits on buying more items from other sellers.

Is it worth selling at a car boot sale?

Work out how much your stuff is worth

It could be better to sell them via an auction site as they're likely to fetch a lower price at a car boot. But if your main goal is to clear out your clutter, you might be willing to sell it for a low price just to get rid of it.

Can you sell new items at a carboot?

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 requires that if you sell something, whether new or second-hand, it should be of a satisfactory quality, as described and fit for its purpose (including any purpose made known to you by the buyer).

Do car boot sales provide tables?

Bring something like a pasting table, clothes rail or plastic ground sheet to sell your items from. (Also could bring a garden table, blankets, tarpaulin or cardboard boxes.) We do not provide these. You can arrange your items on a cloth, it looks appealing, but it is not necessary.

How do you display clothes at a car boot sale?

Fellow Car Boot enthusiast Kate McCabe (check out here Car boot sale hauls on YouTube) recommends laying out clothing onto blankets as a clothes rail can look expensive and put buyers off. Reduce items if they aren't selling. And towards the end of the morning consider making everything 5op to clear it all.

Why are car boot sales good?

A car boot sale is a great way to get rid of old stuff quickly and earn some extra cash while you're at it. It's also pretty fun — especially if the sun is shining! Car boot sales are normally for your old things that just aren't worth putting on ebay.

Will HMRC know about my side hustle?

HMRC crackdown on unreported side hustle income

From 1 January 2024, HMRC has instructed popular platforms to record how much income people are making and report it, so that HMRC can then investigate and pursue them for unpaid tax where payable.

Do HMRC check bank accounts?

Does HMRC check bank accounts? Yes, your pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) records and the information you supply on your self-assessment tax return can be used by HMRC to determine how much you earn. That's just the numbers you're providing them with.

What is the HMRC side hustle crackdown?

From the 1^st January 2024, HMRC has instructed that digital platforms such as Airbnb, Uber, eBay, Deliveroo, Amazon, Etsy, Fiverr and Upwork, automatically report individuals earnings to HMRC directly as part of HMRC's crackdown to tackle tax evasion.