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TikTok Shop UK fee and profit calculator

Tools · Published 19 October 2026

Enter your price and costs to see TikTok Shop's commission and your profit per order.

An estimate, not tax advice. Rates checked against TikTok Shop UK Seller University on 19 October 2026. TikTok's commission includes VAT. Platform discounts are also counted in the commission base, which this leaves out. Creator commission is whatever you set for affiliates; this works it out on the item price.
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TikTok Shop UK commission

The standard commission is 9%, including VAT, on the order total including shipping the customer pays. Products in specified Electronics and Beauty & Personal Care categories get an effective 5%. TikTok may offer other reductions through missions, which don't stack.

Worked examples

1. £20 product, standard rate: Commission £1.80, profit £8.20 after £7 stock and £3 shipping.

2. With a 15% creator commission: £30 product: commission £2.70 + affiliate £4.50, profit £9.80.

3. Beauty at 5%: £25 product: commission £1.25, profit £10.75.

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Frequently asked questions

What commission does TikTok Shop charge in the UK?

9% including VAT on the order total including customer-paid shipping, or an effective 5% in eligible Electronics and Beauty & Personal Care categories.

Is TikTok Shop commission charged on shipping?

Yes, TikTok's formula includes customer-paid shipping.

Do I pay tax on TikTok Shop sales?

If you're selling goods for profit, it's usually trading. Use the side hustle tax calculator for a rough figure.

Sources

This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and rates change, so check the linked GOV.UK pages for the current position.

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