- TikTok Shop allows businesses to create a shoppable experience within the TikTok app
- It is currently available in the U.S., U.K., and a few other countries
- TikTok is legally required to calculate, charge, and collect applicable taxes on all sales made through TikTok Shop
- Shopify, another eCommerce platform, is not required to collect and remit sales tax for its sellers
- Sales tax is levied on sales of tangible personal property on TikTok Shop
- TikTok Shop collects and remits sales tax on behalf of its sellers
- Shop sellers may need to register with appropriate jurisdictions if they sell on other platforms and meet economic nexus thresholds
- It is recommended to double-check compliance with sales tax calculations and keep documentation for compliance purposes.
Source: taxconnex.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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