Understand TikTok Shop's UK commission structure, shipping subsidies, and creator affiliate fees in 2026.
TikTok Shop UK Fees Explained Platform Commission Standard rate: 9% commission on the item price (excluding shipping) Some categories: Reduced rates for promotions or new sellers (often 1.8% intro) VAT: Commission is subject to 20% UK VAT unless you're VAT registered with TikTok Shipping TikTok Shop runs shipping subsidies for many sellers Free shipping thresholds (e.g. orders £9+) often subsidised by TikTok during promo periods After subsidy, you typically pay Royal Mail / Evri label cost Affiliate / Creator Commission If creators promote your product through TikTok's affiliate plan, you set the commission rate (typical 10 25%). This is on top of TikTok's 9% platform fee. Example: £30 sale with a 20% creator commission: TikTok platform fee: 9% = £2.70 Creator commission: 20% = £6.00 Total platform cost: £8.70 (29% of sale) Returns TikTok Shop UK enforces a 14 day return window Return shipping is usually buyer paid unless the item is faulty Refunds are deducted from your next payout Ideal For Visual, demo friendly products (beauty, gadgets, fashion) Sellers comfortable with creator partnerships Brands with viral friendly price points (£5 £40 sweet spot) 💡 Tip: Always model creator commission in your pricing — a 25% affiliate fee will obliterate margins on low cost items.