Opening an Etsy shop – what should you keep in mind?

Your description is too general for a realistic assessment

You write:

I would like to open an Etsy shop and accept commissions in the artistic field for small money.

Please describe the purpose of your service.

• Who is your target group?
• What benefit does the customer have through your offer?

You write:

I do not assume that I will exceed the amount of 520€ per month.

Why do you expect to have no higher sales?

In order to be classified as commercial by the tax office, the intention is already to achieve profits.

This means: In any case, independent activity is subject to registration.

You write:

I also think that artistic activities have some freedom in terms of this.

That’s why it’s important to know if you work artistically and why?

You write:

I’m a little overwhelmed with all the information. Can someone get some light in the dark?

My personal opinion is:

ignorance offers plenty of space for speculation.

As complicated as it may seem, the thing is not actually.

Often a change of perspective helps.

The most important thing in the near future:

The tax office basically wants to know who earns money in Germany.

I do not assume that I will exceed the amount of 520€ per month. Do I still have to register as a small business?

There is no difference between a business and a small business in terms of legal reporting requirements.

At the request and under certain conditions, the tax authority may waive the tax on sales.

As a self-employed person, you do not receive a fixed income.

In order to comply with the tax regulations of the small business organization, your annual turnover must not exceed EUR 22,000.

Tip:

You can earn as much as you want.

In addition to your self-employment, you can also have several mini jobs.

In your income statement, all revenues are added and the annual income is paid.

Tips:

Unknowledge creates uncertainty

We focus on restricting our proceeds to allowances.

In this context, a low income can lead to the no longer fulfilling the conditions for a reference to housing allowance.

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Why the small business operator regulation is not automatically the best regulation for small businesses.

What are small entrepreneurs or small entrepreneurs? And what tax regulations and special features apply to them?

These and other questions are answered here.

https://www.finanzamt.nrw.de/tax infos/company/ turnover tax/small entrepreneurs

Good to know:

Those who enjoy the joy of an activity do not have to pay taxes. Because hobby, as it is called the financial management, is not taxable.

According to definition, hobby or personal inclination is more likely. This means that enthusiasts belong to private life from the perspective of financial management. The consequence is that lovership remains in principle without tax importance.

More information can be found here:

https://www.vlh.de/wissen-service/tax-abc/loveria-was-ist-das-and-be-dafuer-steuer-faellig.html

Tips:

You get much more helpful answers when the circumstances and the purpose are clearly and unambiguously communicated.

This is the only way to explain the profitability of your business idea.