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The main thing is the difference between a hobby and a business, and it's the tax authority that determines this, not your intentions. If you're selling sporadically - once every couple of months, old stuff or one-off orders - that might not even count as business activity. But the moment your sales become systematic - several times a week, regular orders, steady income - that's commercial activity, even if you haven't registered anything.
Here's the catch: the tax authority can come after you not just for the income, but also for not paying profit taxes now. If you try to register retroactively later, you'll have to pay fines and penalties for the entire period you were already trading. So it's better not to wait until a big amount piles up - if it's clear this is more than a hobby, it's simpler to register right away.
The best option for small volumes is Usn (simplified tax system), where the tax is calculated on the amount that actually stays with you. Registering as an individual entrepreneur takes a couple of days online, and then you pay taxes on schedule with no questions asked. The key thing is not to ignore the situation while your sales are still growing.
Don't think you can just trade in social media without any paperwork. The tax authority sees this, especially if the amounts are regular and noticeable. Even if you're selling something you make at home yourself, it's still considered activity that's subject to taxation. Ignoring this can lead to fines and problems.
You need to register as a self-employed entrepreneur if your sales aren't a one-time thing but a regular income. The exact amounts and thresholds depend on where you live, but basically the logic is this: if you're systematically selling something and making money from it, that's already entrepreneurship. You can opt for a simplified tax system or get a license if your income allows it. It's better to spend time on registration once than to deal with inspections later.
What exactly you need to do depends on your region and income amount, so it makes sense to check with either the tax authority or an accountant. They'll tell you whether you need to register right now or if you can wait a bit longer. The main thing is not to ignore the question if your sales are becoming regular.
It all depends on the volume, and it's important not to mix up two different situations. If you're just selling old stuff once a month or taking on a couple of custom orders here and there - that might not even count as commerce in terms of taxes, just personal transactions. But if you're getting regular income and it's noticeable, then yeah, not registering is risky: the tax service really does see payments in social media, and the fines are way worse than just registering as a sole proprietor.
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