Cdiscount is a popular e-commerce platform that attracts more and more merchants who want to open stores on it. However, as a potential seller, you may wonder how much it costs to open a store on the Cdiscount platform. In this article, we will take a closer look at the cost structure of opening a store on Cdiscount and the regulations related to tax.
1. Monthly fees.
First, let’s take a look at the monthly fees of the Cdiscount platform. You need to pay a monthly fee of 39.99€ (excluding tax) per month, which is the basic fee for entering the Cdiscount platform as a seller. This fee is not related to the sales volume, so you can freely set the number of products according to your business needs without worrying about additional costs. In addition, Cdiscount also provides sellers with the option to freely set the delivery method and shipping costs to meet the needs of different products. Most importantly, Cdiscount supports multiple servers to connect stores, providing greater flexibility for business. It is worth mentioning that these fees have no binding period, allowing you to manage your store more freely.
2. Commission calculation details.
When selling products on the Cdiscount platform, you need to understand the regulations related to commissions. First, as a seller on the platform, you need to register for a French VAT number. In certain cases, you need to report taxes to the French tax authorities, especially in the following cases:
The company is located in France and ships to French customers from France.
The total annual sales across all sales channels exceeds 82,800€.
If the company is located in an EU country or region outside France, but the total annual sales of products shipped to French customers exceeds 35,000€, you also need to comply with these regulations. In addition, if the company is located in a country outside France, but has a warehouse in France and ships from France, you also need to pay attention to tax regulations.
3. VAT regulations.
Also related to commissions, you need to understand the regulations on value-added tax (VAT). Similar to the commission regulations, as a seller on the Cdiscount platform, you need to register for a French VAT number and report taxes to the French tax authorities in the following cases:
The company is located in France and ships to French customers from France.
The total annual sales across all sales channels exceeds 82,800€.
If the company is located in an EU country or region outside France, but the total annual sales of products shipped to French customers exceeds 35,000€, it is also subject to VAT regulations. In addition, if the company is located in a country outside France, but has a warehouse in France and ships from France, it is also required to register for a French VAT number and comply with relevant regulations.
4. Customers pay in installments.
The Cdiscount platform provides customers with the option of paying in installments, and customers can choose to pay in 4 installments. When customers choose to pay in installments, the order will include a fee called “Payment Service Facility”, which is a payment management fee charged by the platform. Specifically, this fee is included in the selling price of the product and is paid by the customer. Then the platform will deduct these fees at the same time as the product commission. These fees have no impact on the seller’s financial bill.
At the same time, the handling fee for installment payments is paid by the seller. These handling fees will also be deducted at the same time as the product commission, which will be shown as a second commission fee on the order.
In short, to open a store on the Cdiscount platform, you need to pay a monthly rental fee and comply with regulations related to commissions and VAT. At the same time, you need to understand the fee structure for customer installment payments. Please note that the specific fees may vary depending on the business situation. It is recommended to consult the relevant department before entering the Cdiscount platform to ensure that you fully understand the relevant fees and regulations. I hope this information will be helpful for opening a store on the Cdiscount platform!