Seller Types & Rules
There are four seller types on Taambe. Each has different verification documents, sales limits, visibility advantages and return rules. Click the titles below to jump to the relevant section.
1. Seller Types Comparison
| Feature | Individual | Student | Charity | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Documents | ID + address | Student ID + school contact + citizenship ID | Citizenship ID + membership/authority document | Citizenship ID + company documents + tax number |
| Residential / home address | Required | Required | Required | Required (+ company address) |
| Quantity limit | Yes (e.g. ~30 of the same item type per month) | Yes (e.g. ~30 of the same item type per month) | Yes (e.g. ~30 of the same item type per month) | None |
| Featured rail / section | No | Yes (top of page) | Yes (top of page) | No |
| 14-day no-reason return | According to platform policy | According to platform policy | According to platform policy | Mandatory (KKTC) |
2. Individual Seller
People who sell under their own name.
Required documents
- Citizenship ID (or passport for non-citizens)
- Residential / home address
- Phone number
- Bank account details (IBAN + account holder)
Important rules
- Monthly quantity limit applies for the same type of item (platform rule, example: ~30 units).
- No special featured rail.
- Return policy follows platform rules (can be more flexible).
3. Student Seller
Sellers who prove they are university or high-school students.
Required documents
- School student ID / student card
- School contact number
- Citizenship ID
- Residential / home address
- Phone + bank details
Advantage
They are featured in a special “Student” rail / section on the homepage and listings. The platform provides this visibility to support student sellers.
Limits
Quantity limit applies (similar to Individual).
4. Charity Seller
People who sell on behalf of a registered charity or as its representative.
Required documents
- Citizenship ID
- Membership or representative / authority document
- Residential / home address
- Phone + bank details
Advantage
They are featured in a special “Charity” rail / section on the homepage. The platform provides this visibility to support charity sellers.
Limits
Quantity limit applies.
5. Retailer Seller
Sellers who operate as a company / commercial entity.
Required documents
- Citizenship ID
- Residential / home address
- Company name, address, phone
- Company registration / activity document
- Tax number / tax plate
- Bank details
Advantages
- No quantity limit – you can sell as much as you want.
- Commercial seller status and “Verified Retailer” badge.
Obligation
Must accept returns from buyers within 14 days without requiring a reason (standard under KKTC Consumer Protection Law for distance sales).
6. Upgrade from Individual to Retailer
Individual sellers can apply via the “Upgrade to Retailer” button.
- My Account → Seller Settings → Upgrade to Retailer
- Existing citizenship ID, address and bank details are pre-filled
- Only company information + documents need to be added
- After upload, small previews appear immediately
- Application goes to “under review” → after admin approval the type changes and the badge appears
7. Document Upload & Preview
- Each document field has a “Choose file” button.
- After upload the file name, size and a small preview (thumbnail for images, icon for PDFs) appear immediately.
- You can remove a wrong file with the X button.
- Supported formats: PDF, JPG, PNG (usually max 5–10 MB).
8. Return Rules (Northern Cyprus)
- Retailer sellers: The buyer can request a return within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. The seller is obliged to accept it.
- Other seller types: More flexible rules may apply according to platform policy.
- Additional legal rights always apply for defective products.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
For more questions visit the FAQ page or use the Support FAB.