Considering that TEMU is known for its very low prices, which suggests many customers are buying items regularly, you might see this as a good chance to start your business. If you’re interested but don’t know about the TEMU seller account requirements, here’s some information. The walkthrough below covers the signup needs for both individual sellers and companies.

I will answer any questions you have about fees for joining, monthly fees for selling, the fee for each sale, and the commission that TEMU takes from each sale you make.

How to Become a TEMU Seller?

To become a seller on TEMU targeting the US market, the primary contact typically needs to have a US-based identity and access to a warehouse or third-party logistics (3PL) facility within the United States.

Please refer to the table of contents above. After downloading the document outlining the requirements, consult the page number indicated next to each topic for detailed information.

I. Individual Seller Sign-Up

A. Basic Identification:

• Government-Issued Photo ID: A valid document such as a driver’s license or passport (common for the USA).

B. Tax Identification:

• Taxpayer Identification Number: Your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or Social Security Number (SSN).

C. Contact Information:

• Residential Address: Your current home address.
• Phone Number: A valid and active phone number.
• Email Address: A working email address for communication.

D. Address Verification (May be Required):

• Utility Bill: A recent utility bill showing your name and address.
• Bank Statement: A recent bank statement displaying your name and address.

E. Sign-Up Procedure (Recommended):

• Email Inquiry: Send an email to “[email address removed]” requesting a store invitation link.
• Invitation Link: Wait to receive the invitation link from TEMU.
• Registration: Use the provided link to begin the seller registration process and fill in your details.

II. Entity (Company) Seller Sign-Up

A. Basic Company Identification:

• Articles of Organization: The legal document that establishes your company.

B. Tax Identification:

• Employer Identification Number (EIN): Your company’s federal tax identification number.

C. Contact Information:

• Business Address: The official address of your company.
• Phone Number: A valid phone number for your business.
• Email Address: A working email address for your business communication.
  • Important: The corporate contact must have a US driver’s license or passport for ID validation. This contact can be a legal representative, beneficiary, executive, or a stakeholder with over 25% ownership.

D. Document Consistency Verification:

• IRS Form SS4: An official document issued by the IRS that confirms your company’s EIN, name, and address.

E. Sign-Up Procedure (Recommended):

• Email Inquiry: Send an email to “[[email address removed]]” requesting a store invitation link.
• Invitation Link: Wait to receive the invitation link from TEMU.
• Registration: Use the provided link to begin the seller registration process and fill in your company details and upload the required documents.

Does TEMU use manual or automatic facial identity verification?

TEMU offers two options for facial identity verification. If you choose the manual method, you will need to complete two steps. First, you must upload clear, unedited front and back photographs of your Driver’s License or Passport taken directly with your phone’s camera (do not apply filters or scan the documents). Second, you will be required to record a short video of yourself nodding up and down and looking to your right and left, holding each position for 3-5 seconds. Once you have both the photographs and the video ready, simply submit them.

For automatic verification, you will find a QR code in the Seller Identity dashboard of your Seller Central. Clicking on this code will prompt you with on-screen commands that you will need to follow.

These are primarily the TEMU seller account requirements. Now, let’s discuss importing your existing listings to TEMU if you’re already selling on other marketplaces.

What’s the process for importing product listings from other platforms to TEMU?

You can use tools like 4seller to integrate your product listings from other platforms such as TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Shopify.

If you have a custom-developed ERP or API and need specific connection guidance for TEMU, we recommend reaching out to TEMU’s support team directly for tailored assistance.

How profitable is selling on TEMU?

Once you’re done creating your seller central on TEMU, the next thing is that you need to start evaluating the products on the platform from a buyer’s perspective, identifying those with the potential for profit. Regarding how profitable selling on TEMU is, it can be reasonably stated that you will likely achieve net margins of 30% to 50%, depending on the effort you invest in sourcing products at lower costs.

Conclusion

The TEMU seller account requirements are fairly straightforward, including a US driver’s license or passport for seller identity verification and a bank statement for your address verification. To verify business details, the platform requires the Articles of Organization and an EIN letter, also known as the SS4 form.

FAQs

1 – Are there any fees associated with creating a seller account on TEMU?

Answer: Opening a seller account on TEMU is entirely free of charge. Commissions are applied only to completed sales.

2 – Do new sellers get a welcome boost on TEMU?

Yes. TEMU actively promotes new sellers’ listings by offering discounts to buyers. For example, a $20 item might show as $14 to customers, driving more sales. Importantly, as the seller, you still receive the $20 sales proceed, with TEMU covering the discount.

3 – Does TEMU impose a monthly subscription fee for seller accounts?

Absolutely not. TEMU does not charge any fixed monthly subscription fees or per-sale transaction fees. This is a key difference compared to platforms like Amazon. I have never encountered such fees on TEMU.

4 – What is the referral fee or commission rate on TEMU sales?

TEMU charges a commission on the sale price, which does not exceed 10%. The commission rate typically ranges from 8% to 10%.