Who can become a TikTok Shop affiliate in Malaysia?
Last updated: October 2026. Last checked: 19 October 2026 against TikTok Shop Academy Malaysia. A creator account must meet all of these conditions (TikTok Shop Academy: How to Apply (opens in a new tab) as an Affiliate Creator):
- At least 1,000 followers
- Aged 18 or over
- Not a government, politician or political party account
- E-commerce content that follows TikTok's Community Guidelines
- No earlier loss of e-commerce permissions, and no platform violation risk on linked shop accounts
| Creator | Document | Also needed |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysian | MyKad | Tax Identification Number (TIN), required for Malaysia's mandatory e-invoicing |
| Non-Malaysian | Passport | Proof of a Malaysian address, such as a utility bill or bank statement |
How do you join TikTok Shop affiliate as a creator?
- Check that your account meets the requirements above.
- Apply as a creator in the TikTok app; the process is the same for Link-Share Only and Affiliate creators.
- Complete identity and age verification when prompted: choose MyKad or passport, scan it, then enter your address.
- Upload any documents as PDF, JPG or PNG files under 5 MB, valid and unaltered.
- Add products to your Showcase from the Affiliate Center, then post shoppable videos or go LIVE to earn commission.
| Feature | Link-Share Only | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Earn from affiliate links | Yes | Yes |
| Showcase visible to buyers | No, visible to the creator only | Yes |
| Shoppable videos and LIVE | No | Yes |
| Request free samples from sellers | No | Yes |
An account that already meets the follower minimum becomes an Affiliate creator automatically, and keeps Affiliate access even if followers later fall.
How do sellers set up TikTok Shop affiliate commission?
Sellers set affiliate commission per product in Affiliate Center, reached from Seller Center (TikTok Shop Academy: Affiliate Collaboration (opens in a new tab)). TikTok suggests a rate, but the seller decides.
| Open Collaboration | Target Collaboration | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can promote | Any creator who finds the product in the Product Marketplace | Creators you invite |
| Best for | New sellers learning which creators sell their products | Creators you already work with |
| Setup | Add some or all products and set the commission rate | Create an invitation, add up to 100 products, set commission and free samples, choose creators |
Track results per collaboration: TikTok shows how many invited creators accepted and posted, and which videos drove sales. Before inviting creators, compare their engagement with our engagement rate calculator.
How should brands run an affiliate programme on TikTok Shop?
Treat affiliates as a sales channel with its own budget: commission, free samples and the stock creators need. Our guide to affiliate programmes for brands in Malaysia covers commission structure and disclosure.
Start with Open Collaboration to see which creators pick up your products, then move the best of them into Target Collaboration with samples and briefs. Our TikTok Shop Malaysia guide covers seller registration and fees.
Need it done for you?
If you want a team to recruit, brief and pay creators, shakalakaa runs TikTok Shop affiliate programmes through its live commerce service and its KOL and influencer marketing service.
Comparing providers first? See our list of the best KOL agencies in Malaysia (2026).