Can I sell online without paying tax in Denmark?
Usually yes — selling your own used things online is tax-free, no matter how much you get for them. The deciding factor is whether the things were bought to resell: if you sell things you have used yourself, it is tax-free; but if you buy things to resell or run systematic trade, it is taxable. Since 2023 digital platforms report you to the tax authority if you have 30 sales or more, or sell for over 2,000 euros a year (DAC7). Being reported does not in itself mean you owe tax if you were just selling personal belongings. If you run a business, you must register for VAT above a turnover of 50,000 kr.
📋 The rules
- Selling your own used things is tax-free
- The deciding factor is whether things were bought to resell
- Systematic resale is taxable
- Platforms report at 30 sales or over 2,000 euros
- Business: VAT registration above a turnover of 50,000 kr
🔓 Exceptions
- Occasional flea-market sales of your own things are tax-free regardless of profit
- Things bought as an investment to resell are taxable
- DAC7 reporting is not a tax bill if you only sold personal belongings
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Undeclared business income can bring back-tax, interest and a fine. If you lack VAT registration, the tax authority can charge VAT on your entire turnover.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I sell online tax-free?
Usually yes for your own used things. If you buy things to resell, it is taxable.
What decides if the sale is taxable?
Whether the things were bought to resell. Your own used things are tax-free; systematic trade is taxable.
When does the platform report me?
At 30 sales or more, or selling for over 2,000 euros a year, under the DAC7 rules.
Does being reported mean I owe tax?
No, not in itself, if you only sold personal belongings. Reporting is not a tax bill.
When must I register for VAT?
If you run a business with a turnover over 50,000 kr a year, you must register for VAT.
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