How to Declare Your Trader Status in the Google Play Console

Google requires you to declare whether you're a trader. Here's how you can enter your trader status in the Google Play Console.

Posted on 5. November 2026 by Jan Bunk

A trader declaration branching into personal or business details and finishing with verification.

Open the "About you" page in the Google Play Console.

Click "Declare status" at the top of the page.

Google Play Console's About you page with a trader status declaration notice.

Alternatively, scroll down to "Trader status" and click "Declare your trader status".

Trader status section with a link to declare the account's status.

Choose your trader status

I'm a trader

Select "This is a trader account" if you publish apps for purposes related to your business, trade or profession. A free app can also be a business app, for example if it is for your online store.

I'm not a trader

Select "This is a non-trader account" if you publish apps as a personal hobby or for other non-commercial purposes.

If you're unsure which status applies to you, read Google's explanation of trader status.