Platform Commission Fee

*Important update:
Starting from 00:00, 1st September, 2026, Singapore time (GMT+8), TikTok Shop will adjust the Platform Commission Fee for all product categories.
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What is Platform Commission Fee

Platform Commission Fee is the amount that TikTok Shop charges to all sellers in Singapore based on the category of a product.
The Platform Commission Fee is different for Marketplace Sellers and Mall Sellers.
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How much is TikTok Shop's Platform Commission Fee?

From 00:00, 1st October, 2025, Singapore time, the three categories Massage devices, Hair dryers, and Curlers & straighteners will be moved from the Fashion cluster to the Electronics cluster. Their commission rate remains unchanged. The updated category tree is as follows:
*The Platform Commission Fee original effective date of 1 July was updated in our Seller Academy article on 16 June 2025. However, in order to increase seller experience for the upcoming campaigns, the new effective date will be updated to 15 July 2025.From 00:00, 1st April, 2026, Singapore time
From 00:00, 27th July, 2026, Singapore time
From 00:00, 1 September 2026, Singapore time
Important Note
  • Any product categories outside of the aforementioned tables are subject to a default commission rate of 9.810% for standard sellers and 7.085% for BXP sellers
  • BXP sellers who are on “suspended” status, due to not meeting program criteria, will be charged the standard rate of the Platform Commission Fee. No additional BXP service fees will be charged when the seller is "suspended". Learn more about BXP criteria here.
  • For orders with BXP-restricted products
    • Orders with only BXP-restricted products will be charged the standard rate of the Platform Commission Fee (i.e.9.810% for all categories). No additional BXP service fees will be charged for these orders.
    • Orders partially with BXP restricted products will be charged the discounted rate of the Platform Commission Fee (ie. 7.085% for all categories). However, an additional BXP service fee will be charged to the products that are not BXP-restricted in the order.
    • Restricted BXP products include
      • Category 1: Virtual products
      • Category 3: infant formula, gold decorations and semi-finished gold
    • For example
      • Example 1: an order contains 1 infant milk and 1 gold necklace. Both items are BXP-restricted. The order will be charged the standard Platform Commission: 9.810% for infant milk, and 9.810% for gold necklace.
      • Example 2: an order contains 1 infant milk and 1 pacifier. Infant milk is BXP-restricted, while pacifier is not. The order will be charged the discounted Platform Commission: 7.085% for infant milk, and 7.085% for pacifier. Additionally, the pacifier will be charged a 5.45% BXP service fee.

How to calculate Platform Commission Fee by product category?

Formula

This commission fee is calculated from the item price, minus any seller discounts. Shipping fee and TikTok Shop platform discounts are not included as part of the calculation of the commission fee.
  • The formula is as follows:
    • Platform Commission Fee = (Item Price - Seller Discount) * Fee rate

Calculation Example

  • Example 1:
  1. Item: Guitar.
  2. Original Price: SGD 1000
  3. Seller Discount: SGD 100
  4. Item Price after Seller Discount: SGD 900
  5. Platform Commission Fee rate: 5.995% (GST inclusive)
  6. Buyer A bought 1 Guitar
  7. The Platform Commission Fee calculation is as follows
Original item price
SGD 1000
(-) Seller discount
SGD 100
Subtotal after discount
SGD 900
Commission rate (GST inclusive)
5.995%
Platform Commission Fee= Subtotal after discount x Commission rate GST inclusve
SGD 53.955 (GST inclusive)
  • Example 2:
  1. Item 1: Infant Milk bottle.
  2. Original Price: SGD 1000
  3. Seller Discount: SGD 100
  4. Item Price after Seller Discount: SGD 900
  5. Platform Commission Fee rate: 5.995% (GST inclusive)
  6. Item 2: Smart phone.
  7. Original Price: SGD 2000
  8. Seller Discount: SGD 0
  9. Item Price after Seller Discount: SGD 2000
  10. Applicable Platform Commission Fee rate: 4.36% (GST inclusive)
  11. Buyer A bought 1 Guitar and 1 Remote control car
  12. The Platform Commission Fee calculation is as follows
Guitar
Remote control car
Original item price
SGD 1000
SGD 2000
(-) Seller discount
SGD 100
SGD 0
Subtotal after discount
SGD 900
SGD 2000
Commission rate (GST inclusive)
5.995%
4.36%
Platform Commission Fee= Subtotal after discount x Commission rate GST inclusve
SGD 53.955
(GST inclusive)
SGD 87.2
(GST inclusive)
Total Platform Commission Fee
SGD 141.155 (GST inclusive)

(Optional) Pre-order Service Fee

Starting 22nd December, 2025, sellers can choose to list pre-order products. In addition to the Platform Commission fee based on product category, all pre-order items are subject to an additional 1.09% pre-order service fee (tax inclusive) for each item sold.

Formula

The formula for calculating the pre-order service fee is as follows:
Pre-order Service Fee = (Product Price - Seller Discount) * 1.09%

Calculation Example

  1. Product: Necklace
    1. Original Price: SGD 10,000
    2. Seller Discount: SGD 1,000
    3. Product Price after Seller Discount: SGD 9,000
  2. Applicable Platform Commission rate: 7.085%
  3. Customer A ordered 1 pre-order necklace product.
  4. The calculation of Platform Commission Fees and Pre-order Service Fees is as follows:
Original price of the product
SGD 10,000
(-) Seller discount
SGD 1,000
Subtotal after discount
SGD 9,000
Platform Commission rate
7.085%
Pre-order Service Fee rate
1.09%
Platform Commission Fees
= Subtotal after discount x Platform Commission rate
SGD 637.65
(tax inclusive)
Pre-order Service Fee
= Subtotal after discount x Pre-order Service Fee rate
SGD 98.1
(tax inclusive)
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FAQ

  1. Who will be charged the commission fee?
  • All TikTok Shop sellers on TikTok Shop platform in Singapore.
  1. What is a "valid order"?
  • Valid orders are paid orders that have been successfully delivered to and accepted by the buyer. Cancelled or fully returned or refunded orders are not considered valid orders.
  1. How will I be charged the commission fee?
  • The Platform Commission Fee charges will be deducted directly from the order settlement.
  1. Is the Platform Commission Fee inclusive of tax?
  • The Platform Commission Fee rate in the aforementioned table is inclusive of tax.
  1. Where can sellers check the details of the commission amount?
Note: The above screenshots are just mock-up examples for reference purposes. Actual interface display and rates might be different. Note: The above screenshots are just mock-up examples for reference purposes. Actual interface display and rates might be different.
  1. What does the refund process look like?
  • If the entire order is returned, the full commission fee will be refunded to the seller. If part of the order is refunded, the commission fee charged on the refunded item (s) will be refunded to the seller.
  1. Where is TikTok Shop platform discount in the calculation of the Platform Commission Fee?
  • The calculation of the Platform Commission Fee does not consider any TikTok Shop platform discount.
  1. Since this is a chargeable fee, will I receive an invoice describing the full Platform Commission Fee amount TikTok Shop has charged me for the month?
  • Yes, you will receive an invoice the following month for the previous month's billing period. You may visit Finance > Invoice Center > Platform Service Fee to download the invoice.
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Note: The above screenshots are just mock-up examples for reference purposes. Actual interface display and rates might be different.
  1. Should I do if I have some inquiries in regards to the Platform Commission Fee?
  • You may reach out to our support team in TikTok Shop Seller Center > Help Center.
  • Or you may also file an inquiry ticket at 'Ticket log' or please feel free to reach out and speak to our support representative via 'Online Support'
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