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Seller FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions from Artists and Sellers on uploading and selling artworks on Cohart

Creating a Cohart account is free.

Artists and galleries can use Cohart's free plan to upload inventory, manage contacts, and build a profile. If you'd like access to additional features such as Tap-to-Pay, Website Builder, Email Campaigns, QR artwork labels, advanced inventory tools, and lower payment processing rates, you can upgrade to one of our membership plans at any time.

Learn more about our current plans and pricing here.

A 20% marketplace commission applies only to sales generated through Cohart Discover, where a collector discovers and purchases your work through Cohart's public marketplace.

The commission does not apply to sales made through your direct sales tools, including:

  • Tap-to-Pay
  • QR code checkout
  • Direct invoices
  • Your website or Link-in-Bio
  • Direct links to your Cohart listings

For these sales, only your standard payment processing fees apply based on your current Cohart plan.

Are there payment processing fees?

Yes. Payment processing fees apply to transactions processed through Cohart and vary depending on your membership plan.

Processing fees cover secure payment processing through Cohart Connect and Stripe, allowing you to accept payments online, through Tap-to-Pay, invoices, QR checkout, and Buy Now purchases.

You can view the latest processing rates on our Pricing page and learn more about payouts here.


Does Cohart provide support with taxes?

Cohart provides support with U.S. sales tax, managing and filing on your behalf for eligible sales. Learn more about how sales tax works on Cohart.

Sellers are responsible for their individual income tax obligations in their respective countries. Since tax laws vary, we cannot provide personal tax advice. Since sales are processed directly through Cohart's platform, you don’t need to create an additional invoice for the buyer.

However, if you do need any additional documentation for your own tax purposes or for your own records, you’re welcome to generate an invoice addressed to Cohart if that helps with any VAT reporting on your side.

If I’m an artist with a gallery, how does it work?

We do not facilitate sales between artists and galleries. Any artist with a gallery can showcase their work on Cohart. Any galleries can also build profiles on Cohart.

Can I sell my art under a business name or an alias?

Absolutely! You can use a business name, personal name, or artist alias as your public display name on your Cohart profile.

Does my business need to be registered?

You're responsible for complying with any local business registration or tax requirements that apply in your country or region.

If you're selling through Cohart Discover, we'll request the appropriate IRS tax form before marketplace payouts can be issued:

  • W-9 for U.S. sellers
  • W-8BEN (individuals) or W-8BEN-E (businesses) for international sellers

These forms are only required for marketplace sales through Cohart Discover. They are not required for sales processed through Cohart POS, Tap-to-Pay, QR checkout, or direct invoices.

Do I lose any rights to the art that I sell through you?

No! You retain rights to your artwork. We do reserve the right to use your artworks in promotional marketing efforts, but if you're uncomfortable with that, you can always let us know here.

Can I still sell my artwork, or prints of my artwork on other websites or platforms?

Yes, we are a non-exclusive platform, so you're welcome to list your works on any other websites that you'd like, while listing on Cohart.

What can I sell on Cohart?

Cohart was originally built as a visual art platform for original artworks and fine art prints, but today the platform supports a wider range of creative work.

Many artists, galleries, and creative businesses use Cohart to sell:

  • Original artworks
  • Limited and open edition prints
  • Photography
  • Sculptures
  • Ceramics
  • Art books and illustrated publications
  • Handmade and artisanal homewares
  • Collectible design objects
  • Artist merchandise and branded products

As Cohart continues expanding into the wider collectibles market, we're continually adding support for new product categories.

Does Cohart own inventory and sell artwork itself?

No, artworks listed on Cohart come directly from a living and practicing artist’s studio or gallery space.

What happens after I have made a sale?

For further information, please refer to our Terms of Sale and learn more about how shipping works and how payouts work on Cohart.

How does an in-person sale work?

For in-person sales, buyers select "pick-up" at checkout and enter their payment details. There are no shipping fees for in-person sales. 

How does authentication work?

Cohart helps establish trust between buyers and sellers in several ways.

Each artwork is connected to the seller's verified Cohart profile, providing collectors with information about the artist or gallery behind the work.

For eligible purchases made through Cohart artwork listings, a a digital Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is automatically generated and emailed to the buyer after purchase.

If you also provide a signed physical Certificate of Authenticity with your artwork, you're welcome to include it with the shipment, but it is not required by Cohart. Cohart provides a standard template to download and print physical COAs in your Inventory.

Why was my Seller Account suspended?

If your Seller Account has been suspended, please contact our support team for further assistance and clarification regarding the specific reasons for the suspension. They will be able to provide you with guidance on how to address the situation and potentially reinstate your account.