UK Online Seller Compliance Checklist 2026 (PDF Download)

A plain-English, tick-box checklist for UK online sellers: Shopify, eBay, Etsy, TikTok Shop and Amazon, including dropshippers.

Written by a UK online seller, for sellers who want to avoid account bans, refund disputes and fines without paying for legal advice on every small question.

What's inside (PDF, A4)

• Business details: what must be on your website and marketplace profile
• Honest prices and offers: "was" prices, % off, countdown timers and hidden fees under the DMCC Act 2024
• Reviews: what counts as a fake or incentivised review since April 2025
• Delivery, cancellations and returns: the 14-day cancellation right, the 30-day right to reject, and wording to avoid
• Product safety: manufacturer and importer details, UK plugs, electricals, WEEE, and high-risk categories
• Listings and ads: health claims, "waterproof", brand names, #ad and AI labels
• Data and cookies: ICO fee, privacy notice, PECR email rules
• Tax: £1,000 trading allowance, platform reporting to HMRC, £90,000 VAT threshold, Making Tax Digital
• Platform health: avoiding marketplace restrictions
• A "fix these 10 things this week" quick-start page

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This checklist is general information, not legal or tax advice. It names the law or rule behind each point so you can check the current official guidance. Last reviewed November 2026. Covers Great Britain.

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