Do you have to be a registered business to sell at a craft fair?

If you are attending an organised Craft Fair, it is likely that the organisers will have obtained a licence to cover the event itself. However, if you are trading at a market for example, you may need a market stall or street trading licence. Contact your local council to understand what requirements there might be.

Do I need a licence to sell at a craft fair?

You need a licence to hold an occasional market, such as a craft fair or food fair, or a car boot sale if there will be 5 traders or more. A market or car boot sale licence is for up to 50 trading spaces.

Do I need a licence to sell my handmade items?

When it comes to crafting, there are very few areas in which a licence is essential. If you are working with and selling alcohol, food or have a business premise that isn't your home, you may need a licence. Otherwise, it is mostly acceptable for a small business to simply register with HMRC and begin trading.

How do you become a vendor at local craft fairs?

Contact the sponsor of the event, whether a school, religious organization, company or club to learn the cost of vending, the size of the spaces available and if there is an application or registration process you need to go through.

Do I need to register my craft business with HMRC?

As a new business owner, you'll also need to deal with HMRC. It's important that you register as self-employed so you can pay your taxes. Then you'll need to keep up with tax deadlines for your business, filing your tax return and paying your bill on time (including corporation tax if you establish a limited company).

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Do I have to pay tax on selling crafts?

You and your business are one; therefore, you will be personally liable for all future issues (financially or otherwise). You are in charge of your own tax and will have to keep record of your business's sales and expenses. You have less overall paperwork to deal with in the long run.

Do I need a license to sell crafts UK?

Not all areas of business require a licence. When it comes to crafting, there are very few areas in which a licence is essential. If you are working with and selling alcohol, food or have a business premise that isn't your home, you may need a licence.

How do you set up a stall at a craft fair?

How do I get a stall at a craft fair?

As long as you have public liability insurance and a valid and clear DBS we'd love to hear from you. We give free stalls to workshops to encourage a range of creativity at our events. Please email us with information of what you do.

How do you get a stall at a local craft fair?

Contact the sponsor of the event, whether a school, religious organization, company or club to learn the cost of vending, the size of the spaces available and if there is an application or registration process you need to go through.

Do I need insurance to sell handmade crafts UK?

As touched on above, you do not legally require public and product liability insurance to sell at a craft stall. However, it is a good idea. If, for example, a member of the public trips over your stall and becomes injured, this cover will protect you.

How can I legally sell my homemade products UK?

When it comes to crafting, there are very few areas in which a licence is essential. If you are working with and selling alcohol, food or have a business premise that isn't your home, you may need a licence. Otherwise, it is mostly acceptable for a small business to simply register with HMRC and begin trading.

What do I need to sell at a craft fair UK?

Do I need insurance to sell at craft fairs?

Public liability insurance for craft fairs and craft stallholders is incredibly important, as it covers you against any liability or claims made by the public in connection with your craft fair.

How do I start a small craft business from home UK?

How much does it cost to have a stall at a craft fair?

Cost of stalls are completely dependent on the location of the market and size of the stall. We endeavour to keep costs down as much as possible and put a large percentage of stall holder fees back into marketing for the event. Table prices range from £25 - £75.

What sells the most at craft fairs?

Unique Gifts & Apparel Unique gifts and apparel also tend to be big sellers at craft fairs because they offer a unique take on conventional gift ideas. Popular options include handmade cards, candles, hand-knit scarves and hats, embroidered bags and totes, printed t-shirts, pins and patches.

Can I sell alcohol at a craft fair?

You need an alcohol licence from your local authority to sell alcohol at an event. You may also need a temporary event notice.

What sells best at craft fairs UK?

How do I set up a craft stall UK?

How do you display clothes on a stall?

Clothing displays will need freestanding clothes rails. Grid mesh stands are a great multipurpose choice of POS display for markets and craft fairs. They can display small and large items from earrings to dresses, using configurable hooks, rails and other accessories.

How do I set up a small market stall?

Can I sell things without being a business UK?

UK Resale FAQs

For instance, the law in the UK allows you to start reselling products without owning a recognised firm. Also, if you're running the business as a sole proprietor, the law doesn't require you to register it.

Can I sell homemade crafts?

In a basic sense, yes, you are legally allowed to sell your handmade crafts provided that you follow any guidelines relevant to how you are creating and selling said items. We have a dedicated blog article on how to sell crafts legally, so you can look into what you need to know before you start selling.

Can you sell DIY crafts?

You can sell handmade online via your own store built with a platform like Shopify, on third-party marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, with niche sites like Etsy and Big Cartel, and on social media sites like Instagram and Facebook.