How much does Etsy take per sale?

Etsy charges a $0.20 (approx 16p) listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee on the total order amount (including shipping), 4% + 20p payment processing fee for UK sellers, and a 0.32% UK regulatory operating fee. VAT at 20% is also charged on all Etsy fees. In total, expect to pay around 15-18% of your sale price in fees.

What is the Etsy offsite ads fee?

Etsy may advertise your listings on Google, Facebook, and other platforms. If a buyer clicks one of these ads and purchases within 30 days, you pay 15% of the sale (or 12% if your shop earns over $10,000/year). Sellers with under $10,000 annual revenue can opt out of this programme.

Do I pay VAT on Etsy fees as a UK seller?

Yes. Etsy charges 20% VAT on all its fees for UK sellers. This includes the listing fee, transaction fee, payment processing fee, and regulatory operating fee. If you are VAT-registered, you can reclaim this VAT on your VAT return.

How much should I charge to make a profit on Etsy?

As a rule of thumb, Etsy fees take around 15-18% of your total sale (including shipping). To maintain a healthy margin, price your items at least 3x your material and labour costs. Use our calculator to find the exact fees for your specific price point.

What is the Etsy regulatory operating fee?

The regulatory operating fee is a 0.32% charge applied to orders from UK buyers. It covers the costs Etsy incurs to comply with UK digital services regulations. This fee is in addition to the transaction fee and payment processing fee.

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Etsy Fee Calculator

Item Price (GBP)

Shipping Price (GBP)

Quantity

Offsite Ads

Etsy charges a fee when a sale comes from an offsite ad

You Keep

£24.79

from a £28.99 sale

Effective Fee Rate

14.47%

£4.20 in total fees

Fee Breakdown

Sale Total£28.99

Listing Fee(~$0.20/item)

-£0.16

Transaction Fee(6.5%)

-£1.88

Payment Processing(4% + 20p)

-£1.36

Regulatory Fee(0.32%)

-£0.09

VAT on Fees(20%)

-£0.70

Total Fees-£4.20

You Keep£24.79

Calculate your exact Etsy seller fees and profit per sale. Includes listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, 4% payment processing, UK regulatory fee, offsite ads, and VAT on all Etsy fees.

How to Use Etsy Fee Calculator

Enter your item price in GBP.
Add your shipping price if applicable.
Set the quantity of items per order.
Toggle offsite ads if your shop participates.
See your exact fees, profit, and effective fee rate instantly.

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