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Selling digital products
Printable templates, planners, spreadsheets or PDF guides, sold as downloads on Gumroad, Payhip or Etsy.
How to get started
- Spot a specific need: meal planner, family budget, CV template, worksheets.
- Create the file with a free tool (Canva, LibreOffice, Google Sheets).
- List it on Gumroad (gumroad.com), Payhip (payhip.com) or Etsy (etsy.com).
- Take care over the preview images and the title: they are what sells.
Skills needed
- Creative
- Computing
Tools and equipment needed
- Computer
Good tips
- One product can be offered in several versions (colours, languages, formats).
- Gumroad has no subscription: it takes 10% plus US$0.50 per direct sale.
Watch out for
- On Etsy, each listing costs US$0.20 and each sale a 6.5% fee: include them in your prices.
- Only use images and fonts whose licence allows resale.
Rules to know
France
The simplest status is the micro-entreprise: platform income must be declared, even small amounts. Platforms report sellers' income to the tax authorities.
Belgium
You usually need self-employed status, which can be held alongside a job. Platforms report sellers' income to the tax authorities.
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.
Belgium
Estimate not available
No reliable source found yet: we prefer not to give a figure.