Etsy Fees by Country — Compare Seller Fees Across All Supported Countries (2026)

The 6.5% transaction fee and $0.20 listing fee are the same in every country. What changes is the payment processing fee (varies by local banking infrastructure and card network costs) and the regulatory operating fee (only charged in countries with digital services taxes or similar regulations). Currency conversion fees and VAT on Etsy service fees can also differ.

Among major markets, the United States and Australia tie for the lowest combined effective fee rate at about 11.75% on a $20 sale. Both have a 3% + $0.25 (local currency) payment processing rate, no regulatory operating fee, and the standard $0.20 listing + 6.5% transaction structure. The UK and Canada come next at around 12.8-12.9% (UK pays a small regulatory fee; Canada pays a larger one).

EU sellers pay around 13-13.7% before VAT, primarily because EU payment processing is 4% + €0.30 versus the US/AU rate. Spain has the highest EU fee due to its 0.72% regulatory operating fee. Australian sellers pay 10% GST on Etsy's service fees on top of the 11.75%, narrowing the real gap.

Yes, generally. EU payment processing is 4% + €0.30 versus 3% + $0.25 in the US. France, Italy, and Spain also have regulatory operating fees (0.32%-0.72% currently, rising further on June 22, 2026). EU sellers also pay VAT on Etsy's service fees at their local rate (usually 19-25%), which adds another layer of cost not directly reflected in the headline fee rates.

On a $20 sale, the gap between a US seller (~11.75%) and a French seller (~13.5% before VAT, closer to 16% after) is meaningful. For sellers with EU customers but flexibility on bank registration, US incorporation can reduce fees — but check local tax law before restructuring.

Etsy charges a small percentage in select countries to cover digital services taxes and similar regulatory costs. As of April 2026, it applies in the UK (0.32%), France (0.47%), Italy (0.32%), Spain (0.72%), Türkiye (2.27%), Canada (1.15%), India (0.29%), and Vietnam (1.24%). The fee is calculated on the total order amount including shipping.

Rates change on June 22, 2026: France rises to 1.14%, Italy to 0.80%, Spain to 0.88%, UK to 0.48%. Türkiye drops to 1.67%, India drops to 0.05%. Hungary gains a new 1.97% fee. The fee appears as a separate line item in your Etsy payment account and cannot be opted out of.

Yes, in many countries. UK sellers pay 20% VAT on Etsy's service fees. Australian sellers pay 10% GST. EU sellers pay VAT at their local rate (usually 19-25%, depending on country). This is added to the listing, transaction, processing, and regulatory fees themselves — not to the underlying sale.

US sellers do not pay VAT on Etsy fees. The comparison table above shows pre-VAT fees, so the actual cost gap between US and UK/EU sellers is wider than the table suggests once VAT is factored in.

Technically, your Etsy fees are tied to the country where your bank account is registered for Etsy Payments — not your physical location. However, opening a US bank account from outside the US, restructuring as a US LLC, or similar moves have significant tax and legal implications that go far beyond Etsy fees. Most sellers who do this also handle US sales tax obligations, federal income tax filings, and potentially treaty considerations with their home country.

Don't make this decision based on Etsy fees alone. Talk to a cross-border tax accountant first. The fee savings on a small shop are often dwarfed by the compliance cost.