Do I need a licence to sell at a car boot sale?

You don't need a licence to sell at a market or car boot sale. You need to apply to the organiser for a stall. 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.

Can anyone sell at a car boot sale?

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 have to declare income from a car boot sale?

AMS Accountancy are on hand to explain how selling at a car boot sale or on the internet can result in having to register as self-employed. It all depends on whether you are trading. If you sell unwanted presents, or items after moving house etc., you need not tell H M Revenue & Customs about this income.

How much does it cost to sell at a car boot?

A normal pitch (£15) is a car selling from one table at the rear of the vehicle. A side on/double pitch (£30) allows for two tables to be placed down the side of the vehicle to sell from.

Is it worth doing a carboot sale?

Ask yourself if you need it, want it and whether it's worth it. Above all, when you're out in the fresh air car booting, it's also about having fun. Car boot sales are about buying and selling unwanted stuff, so keep that in mind when you're haggling, or trying to make a sale. The biggest win is the fun of the day out.

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What is the best thing to sell at a car boot sale?

The items that people are most likely to buy at car boot sales are things that want to see and touch in person before they buy. Practical items like books, children's toys, CDs / DVDs (yes, people still buy those) and accessories like belts or even plant pots and garden tools are more likely to sell.

What can you not sell at car boot sales near me?

Price indications should not be misleading. Goods bought duty-free, including perfumes, alcohol and cigarettes, should not be re-sold. Fireworks, firearms, air guns and other weapons should not be sold at car boot sales.

Where do car boot sellers get their stock?

At Clearance Warehouse we stock a vast amount of car boot sale supplies. We supply car boot traders and sellers with a wide variety goods.

How do I arrange my car boot sale?

On the day: Set up early, and check that everyone knows what they are doing and where they should be. Hand out walkie-talkies, hi-vis jackets and copies of your floorplan to stewards. Welcome sellers as they arrive and distribute a brief reminder of any rules – such as 'no smoking', 'no dogs', 'no knives', etc.

What are the benefits of a car boot sale?

Environmental impact. By participating in a car boot sale, you're contributing to environmental sustainability. Selling second-hand goods reduces waste and the demand for new products, which in turn lowers the environmental footprint associated with manufacturing and shipping new items.

How much can you earn before declaring to HMRC?

If you make between £1,000 and £3,000, you WON'T need to file for self-assessment, but you'll still need to tell HMRC and pay tax. You'll be able to report your earnings and pay tax using a "new online service" – though it's not clear yet how this will work or when it'll be launched.

How much money can be legally given to a family member as a gift in the UK?

Annual exemption

You can give away a total of £3,000 worth of gifts each tax year without them being added to the value of your estate. This is known as your 'annual exemption'. You can give gifts or money up to £3,000 to one person or split the £3,000 between several people.

How does HMRC know about undeclared income?

HMRC can find clues about undeclared income by looking at social media profiles. For example, if you frequently promote products or services on your social media channels, HMRC may investigate whether you are declaring this income.

What not to sell at car boot sale?

Sellers Rules

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.

Is a flea market a car boot sale?

What is a Car Boot Sale? It is essentially a combination of a flea market, garage sale, and church bazaar, where individuals sell their goods from the trunk of their car.

Do you have to pay tax on car boot sales?

On the other hand, if somebody regularly attends car boot sales (for instance every month) with a view to making profits, HMRC will deem them to be trading and they would need to be registered as self-employed for tax and National Insurance purposes.

Do you need a license to run a car boot sale?

To apply for an occasional sale license, you'll need to provide the following: application form for an occasional sale licence. a plan of the area where the occasional sale will take place (all entrance and exit routes, general parking arrangements and where vehicles will queue to enter the site) application fee.

Can I sell at a car boot sale without a car?

Can I sell if I do not have a car? Without a car you can come as a ''walk-in'' seller.

Can you sell kitchen knives at a car boot sale?

Fire Arms, Knives, Tobacco, Alcohol and Controlled Substances, Unless fully licensed to do so, with permission from National Car Boot sale organisers, it is strictly forbidden to sell any of the above items and any items that may fall into the above categories.

How much should you charge at a car boot sale?

Experts suggest pricing at between 10% and 15% of the original value. If you are desperate to declutter and don't want to take anything home with you, consider lowering your prices.

Are car boot sales illegal?

There is no consensus among local authorities as to how car boot sales should be classified, but in some areas councils impose the normal conditions attached to market licences. Some will permit car boot sales only if the proceeds are going to charity, as opposed to benefiting commercial enterprises.

How much do DVDs sell for at Car Boot?

Recycle the black plastic if your local council take them. Put the paper in recycling. Bundle up the DVD's with string and sell as bird scarers. Our local charity shop sells them at 10 for a pound, I've bought some at carboots for 50p or a pound max unless it's a box set.

What sells well at a carboot sale?

Popular items at a car boot sale include clothes, accessories, children's toys, baby goods, shoes, furniture, ornaments, photo frames, jewellery and books.

Do you need insurance to hold a car boot sale?

Insurance. Both organisers and individual stallholders should have insurance to cover any eventuality.

Can you sell new stuff at a car boot?

We do not take cash or cheque. The Car Boot is for householders wishing to sell their unwanted personal goods. If you are a trader selling second-hand goods or you want to sell new products you must do this from the general Sunday Market. There are some things that you cannot sell on any of our markets.