Etsy takes GST, but I'm not registered for GST

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Hey , Etsy are an electronic distribution platform (EDP) operator and you as the seller and the merchant. There will be times where the EDP will be responsible for the GST being charged to the purchaser. On our website we have a page if you are an electronic distribution platform operator (https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/International-tax-for-business/GST-on-imported-goods-and-services/How-to-charge-GST/If-you-are-an-EDP-operator/) that explains in detail when the EDP is responsible and when they are not. There is further information under LCR 2018/2 (https://www.ato.gov.au/law/view/document?DocID=COG/LCR20182/NAT/ATO/00001#P15) on who's responsible. You can volunteer to register for GST (https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/GST/Registering-for-GST/#Whentoregister1) at any time, when you reach $75,000 it then becomes a legal requirement to register.

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