EBAY FEE CALCULATOR
EBAY FEE Calculator
Work out eBay’s final value, per-order, regulatory and ad fees, and what a sale really leaves once you reclaim the VAT on them
eBay Fee Calculator
Final value fee, the per-order fee, the regulatory operating fee and promoted listings, down to what actually stays with you. eBay charges its fees with VAT on them, so the same headline rate costs a registered seller a sixth less than an unregistered one.
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Fill in an item price to see the answer.
The buyer pays –
VAT you hand to HMRC –
Your revenue –
eBay fees, as invoiced –
VAT you reclaim on them –
What the fees actually cost –
Effective fee rate –
Item, postage and packaging –
Margin on what the buyer paid –
Selling second-hand goods you bought from private sellers? The VAT margin scheme charges VAT on the margin rather than the price, and it saves you exactly a sixth of what you paid for the item.
Take this calculator into Excel
The workbook runs the same numbers for up to fifteen listings at once and ranks them by what each actually leaves you, which is rarely the order you would guess from the prices.
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We’re certified partners with Xero and QuickBooks. Our digital-first approach means you’ll always have real-time access to your financial data.
We offer fixed monthly packages with no hidden fees. Pricing depends on your business size and the level of support you need — but you’ll always know exactly what you’re paying for.
Absolutely. We handle VAT, corporation tax, self-assessments, and payroll tax. We also manage HMRC correspondence on your behalf to ensure you never miss a deadline.
No. While many of our clients are London-based, we also support businesses across the UK and ecommerce sellers worldwide through our cloud-based systems.
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