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Entity type selected
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Matching business details
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Category eligibility checked
1.Separate individual and business registration
TikTok publishes different onboarding requirements. US individual sellers must meet age, residence and identity requirements. Corporate registration requires business, tax and representative information. Use the current official guide for your entity type.
2.Build a consistent document pack
Check that names and addresses match the application, business records and supporting identification. Store sensitive documents securely; never share identity files in creator briefs or public spreadsheets.
3.Review the product category
Restricted categories can require additional qualifications. TikTok currently describes dietary supplements as invite-only; labels, listings and promotions remain the seller’s responsibility. An application or agency relationship does not guarantee approval.
Worked example
Illustrative: a wellness brand should validate supplement access before paying to sample its full catalog.
Watch for this mistake
Repeatedly resubmitting inconsistent documents can prolong onboarding; correct the underlying mismatch.
Practical assignment
Prepare a private document checklist and record the exact category policy you reviewed.
- Entity type selected
- Matching business details
- Category eligibility checked
Assignment templates
Official references
Source review: October 21, 2026. Platform rules can change; consult current documentation.