Important Updates to Lazada Marketplace Commission Fees (Aug 2025)

If you're a seller on Lazada's marketplace, you'll want to pay close attention to this. Starting August 1, 2025, Lazada is implementing some significant changes to its platform commission rates for both Marketplace and LazMall sellers. According to Lazada, these adjustments are part of a broader strategy to improve the platform and maintain a competitive environment, as well as to fund investments in technology and tools that will help sellers grow in the long run.

Let's break down what's new.

New Commission Rates

The most notable change is the increase in commission rates across all product categories for Marketplace sellers. The current rate of 4% is being replaced with a tiered system:

• Electronics: The new rate is 5%, with the cap remaining at S$30.

• Groceries: The rate is now 5%, but the commission cap has increased to S$60.

• Other Categories: The new rate is 6.5%, and the cap has also been raised to S$60.
  
  
  

  

Key Details to Note

• For New Sellers: If you're new to the Lazada platform, you still get a grace period. No commission fees will be charged for your first 90 days. Fees will only start on day 91.

  
  

• LazMall Updates: LazMall sellers will also see changes. Electronics (Mobile & Tablets, Computers & Laptops, Large Appliances) will have a 7% commission, while other Electronics and all other categories will be charged 9%. The LazMall commission cap is set at S$75 for all categories.

  
  

• Commission Calculation: The fee is calculated based on the item's price minus any seller-funded promotions like vouchers or Flexi Combo discounts. The formula is: Commission Fee = Commission Rate x (Item Price – Seller Promotions) + 9% GST.

  
  

• No Charge for Failures: You won't be charged commission for failed deliveries or returned orders. For partial returns, the commission will be reversed based on the refunded amount

How This Affects You

While a 1% or 1.5% increase may seem small, it can significantly impact your bottom line, especially if your products have tight profit margins. When calculating your final costs, remember to also account for the 9% GST that applies to these new rates. This is a great opportunity to reassess your pricing strategy and find ways to optimize your operations to maintain profitability. It's challenging, but with the right tools, you can ensure your business remains resilient and successful.

These new commission rates mean that every sale now has a different cost structure, which directly impacts your profitability. To accurately adjust your pricing and understand your true profit margin per item, you need a clear, real-time view of your stock levels. This is where inventory management becomes essential. With these changes, a single inventory sync platform like EMMA can be a huge asset. By automatically updating your stock levels across all your sales channels, EMMA helps you avoid overselling, which can lead to canceled orders and negative reviews, further hurting your business. Having reliable, real-time inventory data is a crucial first step in adapting your strategy and protecting your profits.

About EMMA

With EMMA, you can:

✅ Sync inventory in real-time across all your sales channels
✅ Connect multiple stores, even within the same marketplace
✅ Set flexible rules for bundles or platform-specific quantities
✅ Track every stock change with a full audit trail
✅ Eliminate overselling and underselling headaches

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