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Commission Fees for Selling on Lazada Philippines 2026 — Practical Guide for Sellers
Jayson 06 Jan 2026 12:29ENCopy link & title
If you sell on Lazada Philippines, commission fees and related charges are among the top cost items that affect your margins.
This guide explains how Lazada’s fees work in 2026, what changed recently (including the 12% VAT on digital services), and practical steps you can take to protect profit.
(1). Lazada charges category-based commission fees (different rates by product category and by seller type — Marketplace vs LazMall). These are usually expressed as a percentage of the sale subtotal, and the exact rate depends on your product category and whether you’re on LazMall.
(2). Lazada also applies a payment/transaction processing fee (commonly shown as ~2.24% on Philippines pages) and may apply other order or fulfillment fees.
(3). Since 2025 the Philippines requires a 12% VAT on certain digital services; this influences how platforms price or label fees and whether fees are shown VAT-inclusive. Sellers should confirm whether the commission and processing fees they pay are VAT-inclusive or have VAT added.
(1). Commission = commission rate × (Item price − seller promotions/discounts)
Lazada calculates commission on the base amount after subtracting seller vouchers, flexi-combos, and other seller discounts. Commission tables vary by category and by LazMall vs Marketplace sellers; LazMall generally has different (often higher) fee structures.
(2). Payment/processing fees apply separately
A separate payment fee (advertised around 2.24% on Lazada PH help material) is charged to cover card and online payment processing. This is calculated on the item price after discounts and sometimes includes customer-paid shipping in the base.
(3). Tax treatment (VAT) — check how it’s shown
Because of the Philippines’ digital services VAT rules, some platform fees may be quoted VAT-inclusive or show VAT added separately. Always check your seller invoices so you know whether the commission percentage you see already contains VAT.
If VAT is shown as included in the commission or applied on top, that changes how much the platform remits and what you see on your invoice — so match this example with your Seller Center invoice for exact numbers. (All rates above are examples; actual rates vary by category and promotion.)
Shipping & fulfillment — FBL (Fulfilled By Lazada) or third-party logistics have separate rates. Factor return and packaging costs too.
Promotions, campaign & advertising fees — Participating in Lazada campaigns, vouchers, or sponsored ads has costs that reduce net margin.
Returns or chargeback fees — Some marketplaces charge for returns processing or chargebacks; include that in worst-case margin planning.
Understanding Lazada’s commission and related fees is essential if you want to keep your Philippine ecommerce business profitable in 2026. Fees are not just a single percentage — they include commission (category- and seller-type dependent), payment processing charges, fulfillment or shipping costs, and campaign or advertising expenses.
Besides, you can also try using BigSeller to calculate and summarize your lazada store profits, efficiently manage profit data of multiple stores and adjust strategies at any time:
This guide explains how Lazada’s fees work in 2026, what changed recently (including the 12% VAT on digital services), and practical steps you can take to protect profit.
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1. Quick summary — what to expect in 2026
(1). Lazada charges category-based commission fees (different rates by product category and by seller type — Marketplace vs LazMall). These are usually expressed as a percentage of the sale subtotal, and the exact rate depends on your product category and whether you’re on LazMall.
(2). Lazada also applies a payment/transaction processing fee (commonly shown as ~2.24% on Philippines pages) and may apply other order or fulfillment fees.
(3). Since 2025 the Philippines requires a 12% VAT on certain digital services; this influences how platforms price or label fees and whether fees are shown VAT-inclusive. Sellers should confirm whether the commission and processing fees they pay are VAT-inclusive or have VAT added.
2. How Lazada’s commission fees work
(1). Commission = commission rate × (Item price − seller promotions/discounts)
Lazada calculates commission on the base amount after subtracting seller vouchers, flexi-combos, and other seller discounts. Commission tables vary by category and by LazMall vs Marketplace sellers; LazMall generally has different (often higher) fee structures.
|
Product Category |
Lazada Marketplace |
|
|
Before 1 August 2025 |
After 1 August 2025 |
|
|
Electronics |
4.0% capped at $30 |
5.0% capped at $30 |
|
Groceries |
4.0% capped at $30 |
5.0% capped at $60 |
|
Other Categories |
4.0% capped at $30 |
6.5% capped at $60 |
|
Product Category |
LazMall |
|
Electronics (Mobile & Tablets, Computer & Laptops, Large Appliance) |
7.0% capped at $75 |
|
Other Electronics |
9.0% capped at $75 |
|
Other Categories |
9.0% capped at $75 |
(2). Payment/processing fees apply separately
A separate payment fee (advertised around 2.24% on Lazada PH help material) is charged to cover card and online payment processing. This is calculated on the item price after discounts and sometimes includes customer-paid shipping in the base.
(3). Tax treatment (VAT) — check how it’s shown
Because of the Philippines’ digital services VAT rules, some platform fees may be quoted VAT-inclusive or show VAT added separately. Always check your seller invoices so you know whether the commission percentage you see already contains VAT.
3. Example calculation
- Item price to customer: ₱1,000
- Example commission rate (illustrative): 5% → commission = ₱1,000 × 0.05 = ₱50
- Payment fee (example 2.24%): ₱1,000 × 0.0224 = ₱22.40
- Subtotal fees = ₱50 + ₱22.40 = ₱72.40
If VAT is shown as included in the commission or applied on top, that changes how much the platform remits and what you see on your invoice — so match this example with your Seller Center invoice for exact numbers. (All rates above are examples; actual rates vary by category and promotion.)
4. Other costs beyond commissions
Shipping & fulfillment — FBL (Fulfilled By Lazada) or third-party logistics have separate rates. Factor return and packaging costs too.
Promotions, campaign & advertising fees — Participating in Lazada campaigns, vouchers, or sponsored ads has costs that reduce net margin.
Returns or chargeback fees — Some marketplaces charge for returns processing or chargebacks; include that in worst-case margin planning.
5. Conclusion
Understanding Lazada’s commission and related fees is essential if you want to keep your Philippine ecommerce business profitable in 2026. Fees are not just a single percentage — they include commission (category- and seller-type dependent), payment processing charges, fulfillment or shipping costs, and campaign or advertising expenses.
Besides, you can also try using BigSeller to calculate and summarize your lazada store profits, efficiently manage profit data of multiple stores and adjust strategies at any time:
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BigSeller-Blog Senior Writer: Jayson
Sir Jayson has worked in well-known e-commerce companies such as Shopee and TikTok Shop, helping hundreds of sellers to deepen their e-commerce industry, expand their business, and eventually become high-quality sellers.
