About Lazada
Lazada is an ecommerce marketplace where sellers list products and fulfill customer orders. Earning depends on product margin, demand and operations, rather than receiving a wage for the time spent online.
What the work involves
Build a cost sheet for one item before expanding the catalogue. Include sourcing, platform charges, packaging, promotions and returns. Accurate stock counts and dispatch times help you avoid selling an item you cannot deliver.
₱6,000–₱18,000/month
For an item selling at ₱600, assume ₱300 in stock costs and ₱180 in combined fees, packaging, promotion and delivery costs. The remaining ₱120 per order gives ₱6,000–₱18,000 at 50–150 completed orders in a month. These sample costs are not Lazada’s fee schedule. Allow separately for returns, fixed overheads and tax.
Work, fees & payouts
- Work arrangement
- Independent marketplace seller · product sales
- Platform fees
- Category, seller programme and promotion dependent. No single commission is applied here, inspect the current fee schedule and settlement statement.
- Receiving your money
- Bank account submitted through Lazada Seller Center.
- Minimum payout & timing
- Current Philippine settlement timing, minimum and account holds were not verified publicly. Check Finance in Seller Center before relying on a payout date.
How to get started on Lazada
- STEP 1
Register your shop
Register through the Philippine Seller Center and choose the appropriate seller type.
- STEP 2
Verify your details
Submit required identity, business, tax and bank information.
- STEP 3
List your products
List permitted goods with stock levels, accurate images and delivery details.
- STEP 4
Sell and track payments
Review charges, process orders and reconcile settlements against refunds and returns.
Your questions about Lazada
Is Lazada selling the same as Lazada Affiliate?
No. Sellers fulfil product orders, affiliates refer eligible purchases for commission. Their payout and fee rules differ.
Should I join every seller promotion?
Calculate margin after discounts, campaign fees and delivery contributions. Higher sales can still mean lower profit.
How do I choose a first product?
Start with a product you can source and fulfil reliably. Test a small quantity before tying up substantial money in stock.
What records should I keep?
Save purchase invoices, orders, refunds, platform statements and delivery costs so you can reconcile cash and calculate profit.
What should I track to understand profit per order?
Record the selling price, stock cost, packaging, seller-funded promotions, delivery costs you bear and deductions shown on the settlement. Track returns separately. Reconcile completed orders against actual payouts so sales totals do not hide fulfilment costs.
Should I set my prices using a zero-commission signup promotion?
Work out whether the product remains profitable after the promotion ends. Use the fees and eligibility shown for your actual store, then calculate both the promotional margin and the regular margin. Include fulfilment, returns and advertising so an introductory discount does not hide an unprofitable product.
Which income records should I keep?
Reconcile each seller settlement with completed orders, refunds and marketplace deductions. Keep inventory purchases and delivery expenses organised by date. Use your sales records rather than a single payout total when preparing information for the tax guide.