Etsy shop set-up fee — Canadian seller guide
What the Etsy shop set-up fee is for a Canadian shop, what Etsy says it costs, and where it can show up on your T2125.
| Fee | Shop set-up fee |
|---|---|
| What Etsy says it costs | One-time, non-refundable; cost varies by location |
| CraftLedger default T2125 line | Not mapped to a specific line by default — review with your tax professional |
Details from Etsy
- If applicable, it is displayed and charged during shop set-up. [Etsy Help]
Is it deductible?
- CRA lists 'costs from using a platform to sell products' as an example of an eligible expense for peer-to-peer sellers, along with marketing costs to increase traffic to your online store and the cost of materials such as wood, wool, paint and beads. [Taxes in the platform economy]
- Enter only the business part of expenses on Form T2125; personal expenses are not deductible. [Expenses]
Etsy fee estimator for a Canadian shop
Rates: [Etsy Help] [Etsy Help] [Etsy Help]. Estimate only; your Etsy Payment account is the record.
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How much is the Etsy shop set-up fee in Canada?
Etsy's help centre says: One-time, non-refundable; cost varies by location. (Checked October 29, 2026.)
Can I deduct the Etsy shop set-up fee?
CRA lists costs from using a platform to sell products as an example of an eligible expense for peer-to-peer sellers. Enter only the business part of expenses on Form T2125.
