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As of 2025, TikTok Shop is rapidly growing beyond a simple social media platform into a global shopping platform. In particular, TikTok’s Global Fulfillment Program (SFP: Shop Fulfillment by TikTok) is a core system that enables international shipping and inventory management without requiring sellers to build their own logistics infrastructure.
In this trend, TikTok Shop has designated an official global logistics partner to provide more systematic and reliable logistics services.
Eligible Entities for Opening a TikTok Shop Global Account
Only businesses (corporations or individual business owners) established in eligible countries can open a global seller account on TikTok Shop. As of 2025, the countries where corporations are permitted to open global accounts are as follows:
Country Classification and Major Countries:
- Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore
- Europe: UK
- Americas: USA
- South America: Mexico, Brazil
- Northeast Asia: Korea (limited to some items), China
- Hong Kong and Taiwan: Hong Kong, Taiwan (available with cross-border account)
- Others: India, Africa, and some Middle Eastern countries are expected to be added.
As a Korean business, overseas account applications are somewhat limited. However, if you have a corporation in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, or elsewhere, it is easy to open an account and open a store as a global seller.
5 Key Steps to TikTok Shop Global Success
Step 1: Create a Global Seller Account
To create a global TikTok Shop seller account, you need a business entity (corporation or individual) registered in the US, UK, Southeast Asia, or elsewhere. Since overseas account applications are still being accepted only through Korean corporations, establishing a corporation in Hong Kong, Singapore, or other countries is the norm.
Step 2: Apply for Global Fulfillment Service
Sign a contract with an official logistics partner designated by TikTok and apply for Shop Fulfillment by TikTok (SFP) or Fulfillment by TikTok (FBX). Review the shipping criteria, fees, and warehouse locations in advance.
Step 3: Product Registration and Inventory Transfer
Translate product information into local languages, register it in the TikTok Seller Center, and transfer initial inventory to a fulfillment warehouse. It’s also important to check the certification and import requirements of the target country in advance.
Step 4: Automatic Order Processing and Overseas Shipping Commencement
When an order comes in, it’s automatically shipped from the fulfillment warehouse, and invoice numbers and shipment tracking are linked to the TikTok system, processing in real time. Returns and exchanges are also automated, reducing customer support burden.
Step 5: Advertising via Influencer Marketing
Run retargeting ads through TikTok Ads Manager and drive virality by collaborating with local influencers to create content using the TikTok Creator Marketplace.
Exploring TikTok Shop’s Global Logistics Capabilities
- Official Fulfillment Network:
TikTok operates a dedicated warehouse and system through its SFP program (similar to the FBT structure).
- Supported Areas:
Operation centered on countries where global sellers are allowed.
- Service Scope:
Includes full service including receipt and shipment, inventory management, order processing, return collection, and customer response automation.
- System Integration:
API integration between TikTok Seller Center and logistics partners would lead to real-time order, inventory, and shipment tracking.
- Expected Effect:
Improved logistics SLA, faster delivery, and simplified returns would increase customer trust and repeat purchase rates.
TikTok fulfillment is particularly suitable for sellers with small staffs who struggle to scale globally. Furthermore, integration with an order management system (OMS) like Shopify or Shopee allows for multi-channel sales, preventing inventory confusion.
Opportunities for Growth in the E-Commerce Industry
TikTok Shop’s global fulfillment system is suitable for sellers new to international customer service and is particularly effective for the following types of brands:
- Small and medium-sized brands that focus on domestic sales but are attempting global expansion.
- Sellers who sell emotional and content-based products targeting Generation Z (beauty/fashion/digital products, and others.).
- A multi-channel sales company with experience in entering Southeast Asian platforms such as Shopee and Lazada.
- A brand pursuing operational automation in a situation where local logistics infrastructure is lacking.
Integrated inventory and delivery management is advantageous for multi-channel sales through OMS (Order Management System) or ERP integration, and sellers who run both Sophie and TikTok can optimize logistics costs through a country-specific fulfillment warehouse sharing strategy.
Expand Your E-Commerce Business Overseas
Establishing an overseas corporation, managing operations, and handling accounting and tax matters to create an overseas seller account are also key initial tasks for entering the market.
In this regard, Premia TNC provides specialized corporate establishment and operational management services in key hub countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Dubai, as well as account opening services optimized for linking accounts with overseas payment systems, to support the overseas expansion of Korean e-commerce companies.
If you’re curious about establishing an overseas corporation to transition to an overseas seller, contact Premia TNC today. We offer practical solutions for your global expansion.
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Premia TNC Hong Kong is a dynamic team of experts dedicated to supporting businesses and entrepreneurs as they establish, manage, and grow their presence in Singapore and across the region. Premia TNC Hong Kong specializes in providing tailored corporate services, from company incorporation and compliance to tax planning and accounting. With our extensive experience and deep understanding of the local regulatory environment, we are here to make business operations smoother and more efficient.
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