In mainland China, Shopee does not currently require sellers to pay a deposit. However, Shopee may manage the deposit of sellers based on the seller's business conditions, violations and other factors. The specific situation may vary depending on factors such as region, industry, and business scale.

In some other countries or regions, Shopee may require sellers to pay a deposit to ensure the seller's integrity and fulfillment of transaction obligations. If you register a Shopee store overseas, you may be required to pay a deposit. For specific circumstances, please refer to the relevant local policies and regulations.

It should be noted that as an e-commerce platform, Shopee has certain regulations and supervision on the business behavior of sellers. Sellers need to abide by the platform's regulations and agreements to ensure the integrity and fairness of transactions. When registering a Shopee store, sellers need to provide real identity information and store information, otherwise they may be banned or punished by the platform.