Selling on Vinted in Poland (2026): Fees, Taxes and DAC7
Selling on Vinted in Poland is still one of the easiest ways to turn a full wardrobe into extra cash. Vinted takes no commission from sellers, and in Poland occasional sales of your own used things are generally tax-free once you have owned them for more than six months. What changed in recent years is visibility: under the EU’s DAC7 rules, Vinted reports sellers with 30 or more sales, or more than €2,000 in sales, a year to the tax office. And in 2026 Vinted also started removing listings and blocking accounts it sees as commercial. This guide explains the fees, the tax basics and how to sell without running into trouble.
How selling on Vinted works
Vinted is a marketplace for second-hand clothing, shoes, accessories, kids’ items, books and home goods. Listing is free. You photograph an item, write a description, set a price and wait for a buyer. When someone buys, Vinted gives you a prepaid shipping label for one of the carriers it supports, and you send the parcel through a parcel locker or pick-up point.
The money first goes into your Vinted balance. It is released once the buyer confirms the item arrived as described, or automatically after a short period if they do not respond. From there you can transfer it to your bank account.
Who pays the fees?
As a private seller you pay no selling fee or commission. The buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee on top of the item price, made up of a fixed amount plus a percentage of the price. In the UK, for example, Vinted lists it as £0.60 plus 4% of the item price. The amounts differ by country, and the buyer sees the exact total at checkout. Your only optional cost is paid promotion, such as “bumping” listings so they show higher in search.
One practical point: buyers see the total including the protection fee and shipping. A price that looks fair to you can feel expensive to them, so check what similar items actually sold for before you set yours.
Step by step: your first sales
- Sort what you own. Start with items in good condition that you have had for a while. Brands, outerwear, shoes and kids’ clothes in sets are easier to sell than basic tops.
- Take honest photos. Use daylight, a plain background and 4–6 photos per item: front, back, label, close-up of the fabric and any flaws. Hiding defects leads to returns and bad reviews.
- Write a useful description. Include brand, size, measurements (length, chest width), material and condition. Buyers search by brand and size, so put those in the title.
- Price from real sales. Search for the same brand and type, then look at sold items rather than active listings. Leave some room for offers.
- Ship quickly. Pack items cleanly and send them within the deadline shown in the app. Fast shipping earns good reviews, and reviews help you sell.
- Keep simple records. Note what you sold, for how much and roughly when you bought it. This takes a minute per sale and makes any tax question easy to answer later.
How much can you earn?
There is no reliable “typical” figure, because results depend entirely on what you sell. Clearing out a wardrobe of mass-market clothes usually brings in a modest one-off sum. Branded jackets, designer bags or good children’s sets can sell for much more per item. Treat Vinted as a way to recover value from things you no longer use, not as a salary.
A quick example with made-up numbers: you list 20 items at an average of 40 zł and sell 12 of them. That is 480 zł for you, because Vinted takes no commission from the seller. Your real costs are your time and packaging. If you want income that grows more predictably, compare this with freelance platforms for beginners or selling digital products, where your effort is not tied to physical stock.
Taxes on Vinted sales in Poland
Whether you owe tax depends on what you sell and how you got it. Here are the key rules at a high level.
Your own used items: the six-month rule
Under the Polish PIT Act (art. 10 ust. 1 pkt 8), selling your own personal belongings is not taxable income if the sale happens more than six months after the end of the month in which you bought them, and the selling is not part of a business. A coat you bought two winters ago and now sell on Vinted is a typical example.
If you sell something within that six-month window, the gain (sale price minus what you paid) can be taxable and should be reported in your annual return. In practice, used clothing usually sells for less than its purchase price, so there is often no gain. Keeping receipts or order confirmations helps you show this.
Buying to resell is business activity
The six-month rule does not cover items you buy in order to resell, for example from outlets, second-hand shops or wholesalers, or items you make or rework yourself. If your selling is organised, continuous and aimed at profit, the tax office can treat it as business activity even without a registered company.
Small-scale sellers in Poland can use unregistered activity (działalność nierejestrowana). In 2026 the limit is 225% of the minimum wage per quarter, which is 10,813.50 zł, based on a minimum wage of 4,806 zł. Income from it is still taxable and must be declared, but you do not need to register a company or pay ZUS contributions while you stay within the limit.
DAC7: what Vinted reports
DAC7 is an EU directive that requires platforms to report seller data to tax authorities. A seller of goods is excluded from reporting only if they made fewer than 30 sales and earned no more than €2,000 in the year. Cross either threshold and Vinted reports you. In Poland the report goes to the National Revenue Administration (KAS) and includes details such as your name, address, date of birth, PESEL or NIP, bank account and the number and value of your sales.
Being reported does not mean you owe tax. DAC7 is not a new tax. It simply means the tax office can see your sales, so you should be able to explain them, for example that they were your own clothes owned for more than six months.
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rules depend on your situation, and they differ in other EU countries, so check with a qualified tax advisor or your local tax office if you are unsure.
Private seller vs reseller: quick comparison
| Clearing out your own items | Buying items to resell | |
|---|---|---|
| PIT in Poland | Generally none if owned 6+ months (counted from the end of the month of purchase) | Taxable business income |
| Registration | Not needed | Unregistered activity up to 10,813.50 zł per quarter in 2026, otherwise a registered business |
| DAC7 reporting | Yes, if 30+ sales or over €2,000 a year | Yes, same thresholds |
| Allowed on a standard Vinted account? | Yes | No, Vinted’s rules ban commercial selling on private accounts |
Vinted’s 2026 crackdown on commercial selling
From late January 2026, many Polish users reported hidden listings, temporary listing bans and, in some cases, closed accounts. Vinted said commercial selling is not allowed under its catalogue rules. Signals it looks at include regular earnings, total revenue, selling on behalf of a company, mass-listing similar products and using catalogue-style photos. Vinted also said that passing the DAC7 thresholds does not automatically mean someone is running a business.
Vinted Pro, the account type for businesses, runs in several Western European markets such as France, Italy and Spain. As of early 2026 it was not available in Poland, which leaves Polish small businesses without an official way to sell on Vinted. If you want to resell as a business, look at other channels, such as your own online shop. Our guide to starting an online store on Shopify covers the basics.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Listing new stock in bulk. Many identical items in all sizes look like a shop and can get your account blocked.
- Using shop words. Terms like “hurt” (wholesale), “sklep” (shop) or “all sizes available” signal commercial activity.
- Arranging payment or shipping outside the app. You lose Vinted’s protection, and it is a common route for scams.
- Ignoring the six-month rule. Flipping things you bought last month is not tax-free.
- Keeping no records. If the tax office asks about your DAC7 data, a simple list of items and purchase dates answers most questions.
- Hiding flaws. Undisclosed stains or damage lead to disputes, returns and poor reviews.
FAQ
Do I have to pay tax on Vinted sales in Poland?
Usually not if you sell your own used items more than six months after the end of the month you bought them, and you are not running a business. Items bought to resell are taxable.
Will Vinted report me to the tax office?
Yes, if you make 30 or more sales or earn more than €2,000 in a year. The report does not mean you owe tax. It only makes your sales visible.
Does Vinted charge sellers a commission?
No. Private sellers pay no commission. The buyer pays the Buyer Protection fee and shipping.
Can I sell on Vinted as a company in Poland?
As of early 2026, Vinted Pro was not available in Poland, and commercial selling is not allowed on private accounts. Check Vinted’s help centre for the current status.
Conclusion
Vinted is a simple, low-cost way to earn some extra money from things you already own. Stick to your own items, keep basic records and follow the platform’s rules, and you can sell with little admin. If you start buying stock to resell, treat it as a small business from day one: check the unregistered-activity limit, declare the income and choose a channel that allows commercial selling.
Sources
- Vinted Help Centre – Buyer Protection fee
- ifirma.pl – Sprzedaż na Vinted a podatki (2026)
- RSM Poland – DAC7 and online sales
- Infor.pl – Unregistered activity limits in 2026
- Spider’s Web – Vinted account blocks for commercial selling (Feb 2026)
- Bezprawnik – Vinted Pro in Poland (Jan 2026)
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