> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.payreque.st/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Commissions > Sell custom-scoped creative and freelance work with a starting price, not a fixed one # Commissions Commissions are for work where the final price depends on what the customer actually needs — illustrations, tattoo designs, custom development, and other bespoke creative or freelance work. Unlike a regular product, a commission is listed with a **starting price** and can be adjusted once you've discussed the details with the customer. Commissions are a product type, so they show up in your existing product catalog and on your [PayRequest Page](/shop-and-checkout/sales-page-styling) — no separate setup required. ## Overview The price you set is shown to customers as "From €X" — not a fixed, final amount Listings are automatically marked with a pink "Commission" badge on your storefront Optionally show customers how long the work usually takes A flat 2% fee, capped at €25, applies to commission sales — regardless of your plan ## How It Works Go to **Products → New Product** and select **Commission** as the product type. Enter the **Starting Price** — the amount you'd typically charge for a simple version of the work. Customers will see this as "From €X". On the **Commission Details** step (or tab, when editing), add a **Typical turnaround** note like "5-7 business days" so customers know what to expect. The commission appears on your PayRequest Page with a pink "Commission" badge, the "From €X" price, and your turnaround note underneath. Once a customer buys, get in touch to confirm exactly what they need. If the final scope costs more than the starting price, send them a separate invoice for the difference. ## Setting Up a Commission Product ### Step 1: Create the Product 1. Navigate to **Products** → **New Product** 2. Select **Commission** as the product type 3. Fill in the product details: * **Name**: e.g., "Custom Character Illustration" * **Description**: What's included, your style, any usage rights * **Image**: A sample of your work ### Step 2: Set the Starting Price The **Starting Price** field works like a normal price field, but it's labeled differently and displayed differently to customers: | Where | What customers see | | ------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | | Storefront card | `From €150` | | Product detail page | `From €150` next to the Commission badge | | Checkout | The exact starting price, charged in full at purchase | Customers are charged the starting price shown at checkout — commissions don't pause payment for you to send a custom quote first. If the final work costs more once scoped, invoice the customer separately for the difference. ### Step 3: Add Commission Details On the **Commission Details** step when creating (or the **Commission Details** tab when editing an existing commission product): * A note explains that the price is shown as a starting price * **Typical turnaround** *(optional)*: free text like "5-7 business days" or "2-3 weeks", shown under the price on your storefront and product page ## The Capped Commission Fee Regular PayRequest transactions use your plan's fee (free plan: 2% per transaction, paid plans: 0%). Commission purchases work differently: | Sale type | Fee | | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Regular product, any plan | Your normal plan fee | | Commission product purchase | **2%, capped at €25** — regardless of plan | | Cart with a mix of commission and regular products | Your normal plan fee (the capped rate only applies when every item in the order is a commission) | For higher-priced commissions, the €25 cap means you keep more of what you earn — a €2,000 commission is charged €25 in fees instead of the uncapped €40 it would cost as a regular product on the free plan. ## Customer Experience On your PayRequest Page, a commission listing shows: 1. **Commission badge** — a pink badge distinguishing it from regular products 2. **"From €X" price** — signals the price can change based on scope 3. **Typical turnaround** — if you've set one, shown just below the price 4. **Standard checkout** — customers pay the starting price like any other product ## Use Cases * **Illustrators & artists**: Character portraits, tattoo flash designs, book covers * **Developers**: Custom integrations, one-off scripts, small feature builds * **Writers**: Copywriting, ghostwriting, editing packages * **Musicians & voice actors**: Custom tracks, jingles, voiceover work * **Photographers**: Themed shoots, retouching packages ## Best Practices Set your starting price for the simplest version of the work, not the average Always fill in typical turnaround so customers know what they're waiting for Reach out to scope the work as soon as a commission is purchased Use a separate invoice for anything beyond the starting price once scope is confirmed ## FAQ Yes — just treat the starting price as the final price and don't invoice for anything extra. Commissions charge the starting price at checkout. If you need to discuss scope and pricing before any payment happens, create a [Quote](/invoices/creating-invoices) instead and mark it as a commission to get the same capped 2%/€25 fee. Yes — the 2%-capped-at-€25 fee applies the same way across all connected payment providers. Not yet as a dedicated feature — for now, unpublish or archive the product once you're at capacity. ## Related Topics Set up different product types Sell time-based appointments and services Your public storefront where commissions are listed Connect Stripe, Mollie, or PayPal to accept commission payments