Be 18 or over, in the UK
Sellers must be adults living in the United Kingdom.
Register with your council
Register your food business with your local council. It's free. You'll normally need to wait 28 days after registering before you can sell.
A food hygiene rating of 3 or above
Once your council has inspected you, your rating must be 3 or higher. A new business with no rating yet is not treated as having a low one.
A food safety system
Use Safer Food Better Business, another recognised system, or the built-in pack in the NeighbourPlate app.
Proof of your business
A council registration document or hygiene certificate, so we know the business is yours.
Your tax details
UK law requires online marketplaces to hold sellers' tax details and report them to HMRC. They're private and never shown to buyers. Your own tax and registration choices stay yours.