# Do I need a business account to sell on eBay with Droopify?

> No: Droopify works with both private and business accounts on eBay. Whether you must switch to business is up to eBay and the rules of your country.

Source: https://docs.droopify.co/en/to-sell-on-ebay-do-i-have-to-switch-to-a-business-account
Last updated: 2026-10-16

No: you can connect an eBay store with a **Private** or a **Business** account to Droopify, and in both cases you can create drafts, publish them and manage orders.

## If eBay asks you to switch to business

When a seller must use a business account is decided by eBay and by the rules of the country you sell in, not by Droopify. If eBay asks you to switch, follow the instructions in eBay's help pages; for any tax obligations arising from your activity, ask an accountant.

## What changes in Droopify with a private account

With a **Private** account almost everything works the same way, with these differences:

| Feature | Private account | Business account |
|---|---|---|
| eBay fees in the price calculation | Rates for private sellers | Rates for business sellers |
| **Multi-purchase promotions** and **Discount code for all listings** | Not available | Available |
| **VAT (%)** field when editing a draft | Disabled | Enabled |

If you try to turn on a promotion with a private account, you see **The option is not available because the selected eBay store doesn't have a business account.**

## Where you see your store's account type

On the **eBay Stores** page, the **Type** column shows **Private** or **Business**: Droopify reads the value from eBay. The **Account Type** field is in the **General** tab of the store settings.

Learn more in [eBay Stores](https://docs.droopify.co/en/ebay-account), [General store settings](https://docs.droopify.co/en/ebay-store-general-settings) and [Prices and promotions](https://docs.droopify.co/en/ebay-store-prices-and-promotions).