TikTok Shop’s GMV has grown at a pace that fewindustry researchanalysts predicted, turning established shops into serious acquisition targets almost overnight. Buyers who move quickly can skip the cold-start phase entirely and step into a shop with existing sales history, supplier relationships, and an audience already converting. Buying a running TikTok Shop, however, introduces risks that a standard e-commerce acquisition does not. Affiliate structures, creator dependencies, and platform-specific policies all require their own layer of scrutiny. This checklist walks you through every step, from initial screening to post-acquisition handover.