Overview

Flat Fee Collaboration is a new TikTok Shop feature that gives creators a predictable, transparent way to earn, on top of commission-based deals.
Instead of only earning based on sales, you can now receive guaranteed upfront payments from sellers who want to work with you. These flat fee offers come through target invites in the TTS Creator Center, allowing you to lock in compensation before you post.

How it works

Step 1: Accept Your Targeted Flat Fee Collaboration InviteYou may receive a targeted collaboration invite from a seller, which includes a flat fee payment.

How to Check:

• Go to the TTS Toolkit in the TikTok Shop Creator Center
• Click on “Collab Invites” under the Toolkit menu.
• Look for invitations with the "Flat Fee" tag—these are the ones offering guaranteed payment in addition to commission.

Important Details:

• You must accept the invite within 7 days. After that, it will expire and no longer be valid.
• Only creators who receive these direct invites from sellers are eligible for flat fee payouts.

Step 2: To track the progress of your targeted invite, go to the Progress tab. A detailed timeline will display your progress and any required actions based on the current status
Step 3: Once you've accepted the invite, the status will change to "Needs Content" . If the seller has requested a hard deadline, you can find it in the invite details. You must upload the video before the deadline. A timer on the invite overview will indicate the remaining time to submit your video. If the deadline passes without submission, the collaboration and associated payments will no longer be available. Creators can request an extension from the seller by connecting offline or via IM within TikTok.
Request Free SamplesStep 4 : Within the target invitation, you can check if the seller is offering a free sample. If available, simply click the 'Get Sample' button and follow the sample request process
Step 5 :
After accepting the invitation, please upload your video through the Flat Fee invitation flow and set the visibility to "Everyone can see."To qualify for the Flat Fee, the video must be submitted through the designated invitation flow so it can go through platform and seller review. Uploading via other methods—such as Showcase—will not be eligible.
Important:

• Do not change the linked product, or the upload will fail.
• Once submitted, the video will appear in your TikTok account but will be visible only to you.

Step 6. Once you've uploaded the video, the status will change to 'Under platform review.' You can check the progress tab to track the review process, which may take up to 48 hours as TikTok ensures the content complies with platform policies.
Step 7: If the seller has requested to review the content, it will move to the seller review stage after TikTok completes its review and the status will change to "under seller review". The seller will have up to 14 days to review the content and provide feedback. They may request up to three rounds of edits.
Step 8: If your content does not pass TikTok's review or is rejected by the seller, the status will revert to 'submit revised video.' You have 7 days to upload the revised video, otherwise the invitation will no longer be valid. You can check whether the review request was initiated by TikTok or the seller
Step 9: You can view the content rejection reason from TikTok or check the seller's comments specifying the requested edits for your video.
Step 10 : Once your video passes both TikTok and seller review, the status will update to 'video not yet public.' The seller can choose to publish your content immediately or schedule it for a future time , and you can't delete or edit it since this is a flat-fee invitation.
Step 11: If the creator fails to take action within the designated time frame, the invitation will be canceled. You can view this status in the Progress tab
Step 12: Once the seller approves the content and the platform releases your funds, the Progress tab will display the flat fee status as 'Paid.' Please note that 'Paid' indicates the funds have been released, but it may take some time for the money to be deposited into the creator's account.

Where do I check my earnings?

In the TikTok Shop Creator Center, navigate to the Performance Data module to view your estimated flat fee earnings. This includes payments from collaborations—both those already paid and those pending video approval. Please note that refunds and canceled collaborations are not included in this estimate

FAQ:

Q: Will the videos we post show up on our page like a regular TikTok Shop video that earns commission?
A: Yes. These videos will appear on your profile just like any other TikTok Shop video. Once the seller publishes the video and it's linked to a product, you’ll be able to earn commission as usual and track it on your page.
Q: Do brands get the rights to use our videos in any way?
A: Brands can use your video within TikTok Shop, including for ads. You’ll be able to see if ad usage is included in the invitation details—especially if there’s an ads commission attached. Brands are expected to only use your videos within the TikTok Shop ecosystem.
Q: Are we expected to accept every invite we receive?A: Not at all. You're free to review each invite and only accept the ones that feel like a good fit for you. If you choose not to accept, we’d love to hear why—your feedback helps us improve future invitations and brand matches.
Q: Will these videos post automatically after they pass review?A: If the seller opts in for seller review, they will review your video first and choose when to publish it. If the seller does not opt in for review, your video will be automatically posted once it passes platform review.
Q: Can I negotiate the flat rate/number of review rounds?A: Yes, you can negotiate both directly with the seller through in-app messaging. The standard setup includes up to 5 rounds of review, but you're welcome to align with the seller on different terms that work for both sides.
Q: Can my talent manager oversee these deals?A: You’re welcome to share the deal details with your talent manager. However, unless they have access to your TikTok Shop account, they won’t be able to view or manage the deals directly. Feel free to loop them in on any communications as needed.
Q: Do we still earn commission on the sales?A: Yes, you’ll still earn commission on eligible sales. The commission details will be included in the target invite, and you can also view them within the flat fee collaboration terms.
Q: Will we be able to filter out collaborations that don’t meet our flat fee minimum? I don’t want a bunch of requests for $50 when my dedicated video fees start at $1500.A: During the alpha test, target invites will come through the usual collaboration flow and appear under your "Collaborate Invites" tab. While there isn’t currently a filter to set a flat fee minimum, the number of invites will be limited during this phase. If an invite doesn’t meet your rates or expectations, you’re free to decline.
Q: Do you know if this can be used in addition to regular/commission opportunities? Or will this change every collaboration going forward to flat fee A: This is an additional option, not a replacement. Sellers now have the choice to offer flat fee collaborations, but it won’t replace regular commission-based opportunities. Some sellers may continue to offer commission only, while others might explore flat fee—or both.
Q: What happens if a creator misses the deadline?Q: Can creators edit or delete content after submission?A: No. Once a video is accepted and published under the flat-fee model, it cannot be edited or deleted.
Q: How long do sellers have to review the content?A: Sellers have up to 14 days to review the submitted content. If revisions are required, creators have 7 days to re-upload the revised version.
Q: When do creators get paid?Q: What should a creator do if their payment is delayed?A: Check the "Progress" tab for status updates. If the payment status remains unchanged after the content is published, they should contact TikTok Shop Support.