Can an individual open a store on Shopee? What is the process for opening a store on Shopee?

Among many cross-border e-commerce platforms, Shopee has a relatively low entry threshold and is easy to operate, so it is favored by many novices. But can an individual open a store on Shopee? Next, we will explain this aspect to you.

1. Can an individual open a store on Shopee?

Individual sellers are not allowed to open stores on Shopee, but self-employed individuals can, so you can first register for a self-employed business license, and then open a store on Shopee; compared to a corporate business license, it is easier to register for a self-employed business license.

2. What is the process of opening a shop on Shopee?

1. Apply online

Click on the official website to register immediately and register a main account. The main account can be used to submit materials and check the review progress. (Registration on the official website usually takes about a week. Direct registration through the investment manager is a green channel and the store is opened faster, about 2-4 days).

2. Register a store

Register and open a store. Sellers can directly register a store on the settlement application record page (except brand sellers). The store has no sales rights before passing the review.

3. Qualification review

A response will be given within 5 working days of the initial review, excluding weekends and holidays;

4. Complete the new store mission

Complete 50 SKUs, connect with the operations manager, and complete the new tasks according to the manager's guidance after the review is passed;

Before registering a Shopee cross-border e-commerce store, you need to prepare the following information:

1. Business license (either individual or company). The difference is that individuals need to provide proof of bank flow, and the preferred site can only be Taiwan. Enterprises do not need it. In addition to Taiwan, the preferred sites include Malaysia or the Philippines.

2. ID card photo of the company legal person and photo of him holding the ID card;

3. E-commerce transaction flow: self-employed individuals need to provide screenshots of online store transactions that have been operated for at least three months, background video verification, and store links. SKU>50 is required.

After the store is successfully registered, Shopee will be commission-free for the first three months, and the platform will also provide support for new merchants, so merchants must seize the platform support period to increase the store's traffic and conversion!