Spanish Tax Agency Targets Wallapop Sellers in New Crackdown

Spain's Tax Agency Tightens Scrutiny of Wallapop Sales MADRID, SPAIN – May 24, 2025 – The Spanish tax agency, Agencia Tributaria, has announced a new focus on monitoring sales made through the popular online marketplace Wallapop. This follows years of limited resources dedicated to tracking individual transactions on such platforms. The agency will now prioritize investigations into users who conducted over 30 sales or generated more than €2,000 in revenue during 2024. "This increased scrutiny is a necessary step to ensure fair taxation in the digital economy," stated a spokesperson for the Agencia Tributaria. "We recognize the growing importance of online marketplaces and are committed to adapting our methods to effectively monitor these transactions." The agency's announcement has been met with mixed reactions from Wallapop users. Some have expressed concerns about the potential for increased oversight, while others argue that it is a necessary measure to prevent tax evasion. The move is expected to affect thousands of users who regularly use the platform for business purposes. The Agencia Tributaria has assured users that they will receive clear guidance on tax obligations related to their Wallapop activities. This increased attention to online sales reflects a broader trend among tax agencies worldwide to adapt to the challenges of the digital economy. The success of this initiative will likely influence similar actions by other countries aiming to close the gap between online and traditional tax collection.