🤝 Referral Commission Calculator
Calculate referral or affiliate commissions — supports flat or percentage commissions, tiered rates, and splitting payments between multiple referrers.
Commission settings
Referral split
Enter each referrer's name and share (%) or fixed share. If shares don't sum to 100%, remaining will be left unallocated.
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Referral commissions — best practices
Referral and affiliate programs use a range of commission structures: flat fees for lead generation, percentage of sales for revenue-based incentives, or tiered structures to reward high performers. When splitting commissions among partners, document shares clearly and automate payouts where possible to avoid disputes.
Common patterns
- Flat fee: Simple and predictable for lead-signup programs.
- Percentage: Aligns incentives with sale value — common in e-commerce and SaaS.
- Tiers: Higher rates above sales thresholds to reward volume.
- Splits: Use percentage splits to divide a single commission among multiple parties.
Tax & compliance
Commissions may be taxable in many jurisdictions and may require reporting. Keep clear records and consult a tax professional for obligations like 1099s, VAT on services, or contractor classification.