{"id":14683,"date":"2026-08-13T16:25:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qicaiying.cn\/?p=14683"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:25:08","slug":"takealot%e5%bc%80%e5%ba%97%e5%85%a8%e6%b5%81%e7%a8%8b%ef%bc%9a%e4%bb%8e%e8%b5%84%e6%96%99%e5%87%86%e5%a4%87%e5%88%b0%e4%b8%8b%e5%ba%97%e6%bf%80%e6%b4%bb%ef%bc%8c5%e6%ad%a5%e8%b5%b0%e5%ae%8c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qicaiying.cn\/en\/archives\/14683","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to Opening a Takealot Store: From Preparing Documents to Activating Your Store\u20145 Steps to Complete the Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cI want to start a Takealot\u2014where do I begin?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the question we get asked most often. Every day, sellers ask: What documents are required? What is the process? How long does it take?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today's post,Let\u2019s lay out everything you need to know about joining Takealot\u2014the correct steps, the required documents, and the complete process\u2014all at once.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not sure if your documents are complete? Add us on WeChat: qcygscszk, and include \u201cStore Setup Process\u201d in the message to get a free preliminary review of your application materials.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1: Get the invitation link<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Takealot currently accepts new sellers by invitation only.<\/strong> Chinese sellers must obtain a dedicated invitation link from an official business development manager or an authorized service provider to submit their application; they cannot register directly on the official website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submitting an application directly through the official website has an extremely low approval rate, and if your application is rejected, you cannot reuse the documents.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct way:<\/strong> Obtain an exclusive invitation link through an official business development manager or an authorized service provider.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Prepare the registration documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to the latest policy for 2026, you must prepare the following documents to register:<\/a><\/a>::<\/p>\n\n\n\n

data item<\/th>specification<\/th>common error<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
business license<\/strong><\/td>A limited liability company in Mainland China that has been registered for at least 6 months and whose business scope includes trade\/e-commerce<\/a><\/td>Individuals, partnerships, business scope discrepancies<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Legal Person ID<\/strong><\/td>Front and back clear photo, and business license legal person consistent<\/a><\/td>Blurred photos and inconsistent information<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
registered capital<\/strong><\/td>\u2265350,000 RMB<\/strong><\/td>Registered capital of less than 350,000<\/td><\/tr>
inbox<\/strong><\/td>Gmail or Outlook mailbox<\/a><\/td>Use QQ\/163 and other domestic mailboxes will be rejected<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Links to Cross-Border Stores<\/strong><\/td>Links to storefronts on platforms such as Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress; the company name can be displayed on the front end<\/a><\/td>Inconsistency in the subject; platform not recognized<\/td><\/tr>
Receiving account<\/strong><\/td>Third-party cross-border payment accounts (such as PingPong, Lianlian, and Wanlihui)<\/a><\/td>Inconsistency between account name and business license<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Special reminder:<\/strong> The new policy, effective July 1, 2026, sets out three mandatory requirements\u2014Registered capital of no less than 350,000 RMB, the company must have been in operation for at least 6 months, and a link to the cross-border platform store operated by the same entity.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Submit the Application and Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enter Takealot Seller Center via the invitation link, fill in the business information, contact details, sales category, etc. and upload the prepared materials.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The review period is typically 3\u20135 business days.<\/strong>, The platform may request additional materials during the review process.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Signing the Agreement and Confirming Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upon approval, the platform will send an e-contract, which sellers need to sign online to confirm the terms of the commission percentage, payback period, monthly fee and other fees.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fee Structure<\/a>::<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n