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# Commission structure

In the **Commission Structure** section, there are three available types that you can choose from:

<figure><img src="/files/p8oXK1cJAEOt51jjjXOO" alt="preview commission structure options"><figcaption><p>Edit program page</p></figcaption></figure>

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**Tips:** If you want to exclude shipping/tax fees from the commission calculation, click [HERE](https://docs.uppromote.com/management/programs/program-settings/commission-calculation-settings) to find the instruction.
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## **Flat rate per order**

With this option, the commission rate can be set up as a fixed amount on each referral order.

For example, if you set the commission amount to $10 per order, when your customer purchases through the referral link, your affiliate will get a $10 commission no matter how much the total sales is.

<figure><img src="/files/ppdY7ljd5gVy9yijX3d7" alt="checkout example"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After an order is marked as **fulfilled** and **paid** on your Shopify admin (unless you enable the **Record pending orders as referrals** in **Settings** > **General** > **Notifications & Others**), its status will be shown on your back end in the **Referrals** section with the commission amount.

<figure><img src="/files/xua9rkFACbvJslRpsVRF" alt="referral commission preview"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## **Flat rate per item**

Commissions in dollars will be calculated on product units.&#x20;

For example, if you set the commission amount to **$5 per item**, when a customer makes a purchase of 3 items through the referral link, the affiliate’s commission will be $5 \* 3 = **$15**.

<figure><img src="/files/xTW7JVU4WRCtMdfqGOVO" alt="checkout example"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The referral order status will be updated on your back end.

<figure><img src="/files/AlehB51B3GTzkiSrzSqz" alt="referral order status updated"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## **Percent of sale**

Commissions will be calculated based on a percentage of the total value brought by the affiliate.&#x20;

For example, if you set the percentage value to 15%, any order made through the referral link will bring your affiliate a 15% value of the total order amount (not including VAT or other extra fees).

<figure><img src="/files/gM5fkArD50Vwel4FTk6D" alt="percentage of sales preview"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After choosing the proper commission type, fill in the desired amount in the **amount** box, then click **Save.**

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If you create more than 1 program and then downgrade to the Free plan, the system will deactivate the extra programs (except the default one) and exclude referrals from affiliates in those programs.
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To setup commission rules for subscription orders, please refer to [this document](/settings/integrations/subscription-apps.md#subscription-commission-setup) for more details.
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