Amazon referral fee formula
On Amazon, the commission is called the referral fee and is set per category. The rate is applied to the total the buyer pays (product + VAT + shipping the buyer pays) and 20% VAT is added on top:
Total fee = (buyer total × referral fee rate) + 20% VAT on that fee
When the buyer pays 1,000 TL and the referral fee is 15%, the base is 150 TL, VAT is 30 TL, and the VAT-inclusive deduction is 180 TL. The official Amazon Türkiye fee page lists no minimum commission amount; verify the exact amount in your Seller Central fee schedule and transaction report.
| Line | 1 sale | 10 identical sales |
|---|---|---|
| Total the buyer pays | 1,000.00 TL | 10,000.00 TL |
| Referral fee rate | 15% | 15% |
| Fee base | 150.00 TL | 1,500.00 TL |
| VAT on fee (20%) | 30.00 TL | 300.00 TL |
| Total fee (VAT included) | 180.00 TL | 1,800.00 TL |
Referral fee is not the only Amazon cost
If you fulfil with FBA, Amazon charges separate fulfilment and storage fees based on the product's dimensions and weight — these are not in the formula above. On top of that, the state withholds a 1% e-commerce withholding tax, and you still owe product cost and VAT. The “after fee” figure is not profit.
Which referral fee should you enter?
Amazon Turkey referral fees run roughly 6–20% depending on the category. Enter the exact rate from the selling-fees schedule for your product category in Seller Central; the category shortcuts here are public references to start from.
Comparing Amazon with other marketplaces
Raw rates across marketplaces are not comparable until you reduce them to the same basis — total VAT-inclusive deduction as a share of the sale, plus fulfilment where relevant. See the Hepsiburada, Trendyol and n11 commission tools to compare each channel on the same footing.
Method and sources
The calculator applies the rate you enter to the total the buyer pays and adds 20% VAT on top of the commission (official fee page satis.amazon.com.tr/ucretlendirme, read on 14 October 2026). For current referral fees and category schedules, consult the official Amazon Seller Central selling-fees pages. FBA fees and the exact rate must be verified in your account.