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Repeal "The Platform Operators Regulations 2023"

Closed 14 signatures

What the petition asks

The Platform Operators (Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2023 must be repealed. I think the law unfairly and unnecessarily requires website "platforms" to retain and share "seller" and "casual seller" information with HMRC.
Online "platforms" are now required to verify the ID of "sellers" who sell any type of goods/services. The platform must report the personal details of "sellers" and their sales records to HMRC. Platforms can be fined £5,000 + £600 per day for failing to provide information to HMRC. Platforms will now have to verify the ID of ALL sellers to avoid the heavy fines, possibly making a loss on customers who only sell a few items or passing on this cost to sellers.

Timeline

25 Jan 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Closed
Opened 25 Jan 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.