Companies can apply to become group-buying experts, but they need to meet the requirements of Douyin group-buying experts, including having a certain level of popularity and influence, being able to attract a certain number of fans to participate in group-buying activities, and complying with the relevant regulations and requirements of the Douyin platform.

If companies want to become group-buying experts, they need to apply through the Douyin platform's certification process, submit relevant information and certificates, and wait for the platform's review and certification.