Question 1

What is the difference between TikTok Shop Philippines Mall and Marketplace commission?

Accepted Answer

Mall stores have a fixed 5% commission rate for brand flagship stores. Marketplace (regular sellers) rates vary by subcategory from 5% to 9.1%. From January 2025, subcategory-specific rates apply: Electronics 5%-6.42%, Fashion 5%-9.1%, FMCG 6.42%, Lifestyle 5%-6.42%.

Question 2

What taxes apply to TikTok Shop Philippines sellers?

Accepted Answer

Philippines TikTok Shop applies VAT 12% on the retail price. There is also a fixed infrastructure fee of ₱3 per order. Transaction fee is 2.24% of the pre-tax price.

Question 3

What are the TikTok Shop Thailand fee changes from April 1, 2026?

Accepted Answer

From April 1, 2026, Thailand TikTok Shop non-Mall commission rates increase: Electronics 6.42%-7.49%, Fashion 6.42%-8.56%, FMCG 7.49%, Lifestyle 6.42%-7.49%. Commerce Growth Service Fee: Electronics 5.89%, Others 6.96% (capped at 199 THB incl. tax). Transaction fee formula changes to (Buyer Payment + Platform Subsidy) × Rate.

Question 4

How is TikTok Shop platform commission calculated?

Accepted Answer

Platform Commission = Pre-tax Price × Commission Rate. Pre-tax Price = Retail Price ÷ (1 + VAT Rate). Commission rates by market: Thailand 6.42%-8.56%, Vietnam 5%, Philippines 5%-9.1%, Malaysia 5.4%-10.3%, Singapore 3.27%.

Question 5

What is the Commerce Growth Service Fee in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

The Commerce Growth Service Fee is an additional charge for Thailand sellers to support platform marketing. From April 1, 2026: Electronics 5.89%, Non-electronics 6.96%, capped at 199 THB per order (incl. tax). New sellers can get up to 90 days waiver by completing tasks within 30 days of registration.

Question 6

Which Southeast Asian market has the lowest TikTok Shop fees?

Accepted Answer

Singapore has the lowest overall fees: platform commission 3.27%, transaction fee 2.18%, GST 9%. Vietnam is second: commission 5%, transaction fee 3.21%, VAT 10%. Thailand has higher rates but the largest market size and traffic.

Question 7

How do I use the TikTok Shop pricing calculator?

Accepted Answer

1. Select target market (Thailand/Vietnam/Philippines/Malaysia/Singapore); 2. Enter purchase cost, logistics, and warehouse costs; 3. Set customs duty rate and target profit margin; 4. Configure influencer commission and ad spend; 5. The system automatically calculates the recommended retail price, actual profit, and fee breakdown. Supports multi-currency input with automatic conversion using Bank of China rates.

Question 8

What is the difference between Philippines TikTok Shop Mall and Marketplace commissions?

Accepted Answer

Mall stores have a fixed commission of 5%, suitable for brand flagship stores. Marketplace (regular sellers) commissions vary by subcategory, ranging from 5% to 9.1% (average ~7.05%). Electronics: 5%-6.42%, Fashion: 5%-9.1%, FMCG: 6.42%, Lifestyle: 5%-6.42%.

Market	Platform Commission	Transaction Fee	Fixed Fee	Tax Rate	Exchange Rate
Thailand	6.96%	3.21%	฿1.07/order	VAT 7%	1THB = ¥0.2198
Vietnam	5.00%	3.21%	-	VAT 10%	1VND = ¥0.0003
Philippines	5.0% - 9.1%	2.24%	₱3/order	VAT 12%	1PHP = ¥0.1184
Malaysia	5.4% - 10.3%	3.78%	-	SST 8%	1MYR = ¥1.7599
Singapore	3.27%	2.18%	-	GST 9%	1SGD = ¥5.4251

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