Double ÉveilOpening a TikTok Shop in the US or the UK: requirements and steps
Opening a TikTok Shop takes a few days if your file is complete, and much longer if it isn't. Here's what the US and UK require, and the order in which to do things.
The requirements
| United States | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 18+ | 18+ |
| Status | Individual Seller (SSN) or business (EIN with IRS letter CP 575 / 147C) | Sole trader (UK ID) or registered company |
| ID | US ID, or last 4 digits of SSN / ITIN | UK passport or driving licence, selfie with ID |
| Bank | US account | UK account, same name as ID for a sole trader |
| Stock | US warehouse declared in Seller Center | Stock in the UK, domestic returns |
| Fee | 6% on most categories | 9% including VAT |
The right order
- Validate a product (mission 3) and find local stock (mission V2).
- Set up your status (sole proprietor / sole trader, or a company).
- Prepare your documents: ID, tax number, bank statement, warehouse address.
- Register at seller-us.tiktok.com or seller-uk.tiktok.com.
- Wait for verification before listing.
Watch out
Common causes of delay: a blurry ID, a bank account in another name, an EIN without the IRS letter, a warehouse abroad.
Key point
Register when you're ready to sell, not before: probation starts with your shop, and an empty shop teaches you nothing.
FAQ
Can I open a TikTok Shop without a company?
Yes. In the US as an Individual Seller with your SSN; in the UK as a sole trader with UK ID. Your income is still taxable.
Can I open a US or UK shop from abroad?
In the US, non-residents need a US entity, address and representative. In the UK, sole traders need UK-issued ID.
How long does approval take?
Usually a few days when the file is complete.
Official sources
- TikTok Shop US: how to register as a sole proprietorship
- TikTok Shop UK: seller registration policy
- TikTok Shop US: referral fees by category
- TikTok Shop UK: commission rate by product category
From reading to doing
The Double Éveil course is free: short missions with a checklist and a quiz at each step. Adults (18+) only.
Our method: this lesson relies on TikTok Shop's official pages and public guidance, checked on the dates shown. Rules change: Seller Center and the TikTok app are the final word. This is neither legal nor tax advice, and no earnings are promised. Some links are affiliate links, always labelled: if you subscribe through them, you pay nothing extra and we earn a commission.