Start a Shopify Store in Canada: Complete Guide 2026

Launch your online store in Canada with Shopify. Canadian pricing in CAD, Shopify Payments CA (Shopify's home country), and everything you need to succeed.

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First 3 months for CAD$1/month. Then from CAD$39/month.

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Why Shopify Works in Canada

Shopify Payments CA: Shopify was founded in Canada — native payment processing
Direct deposits to Canadian bank accounts with 0% transaction fees
Multi-currency support for USD and CAD transactions
First 3 months for just CAD$1/month
Trusted by 4+ million businesses including 75k+ Canadian sellers
24/7 support available

Shopify Pricing in Canada (CAD)

Plan	Price	Best for
Basic	CAD$39/mo	Testing your first store
Shopify	CAD$105/mo	Growing stores
Advanced	CAD$399/mo	Scaling businesses

Prices billed monthly in CAD. Annual billing saves ~25%. First 3 months: CAD$1/month.

Canadian Payment Methods

Shopify Payments CA supports all major Canadian payment methods:

Visa & Mastercard
PayPal
Apple Pay & Google Pay
Canadian Debit

0% transaction fees with Shopify Payments CA vs 1.6% with third-party gateways.

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How to Start Your Shopify Store in Canada

1
Sign up for free
Takes 5 minutes. No credit card needed for the trial.
2
Pick a store name
Use Namecheckly to verify your name across domains and social media.
3
Choose a theme
100+ free and premium themes optimized for Canadian stores.
4
Add your products
Set prices in CAD and manage inventory by province.
5
Set up Shopify Payments CA
Get paid directly to your Canadian bank account with 0% transaction fees.
6
Launch
Connect your domain and start selling across Canada and the world.

Canadian Business Registration

Get Your Business Number (BN)

Register with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to get your Business Number. This is required for GST/HST registration and income tax purposes.

Provincial or Federal Registration

Register your business with Corporations Canada (federal) or your provincial registry. This gives you legal protection and credibility.

Domain & Branding

Secure a .ca domain for local market credibility. Check your business name availability on Namecheckly first.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shopify available in Canada?

Yes. Shopify was founded in Canada and is fully available with CAD pricing, Shopify Payments CA, and native Canadian payment processing.

What are Shopify's CAD prices in Canada?

Basic: CAD$39/mo, Shopify: CAD$105/mo, Advanced: CAD$399/mo. First 3 months: CAD$1/month. No setup fees.

What about GST/HST on my Shopify store?

If you're GST/HST registered, Shopify automatically calculates and displays taxes at checkout. You can apply different tax rates by province.

Can I accept USD payments in Canada?

Yes. Shopify Payments CA accepts both CAD and USD. You can set pricing in either currency, and Shopify handles the exchange rate.

Do I need a .ca domain in Canada?

.ca domains show you're Canadian-based and improve local SEO. However, .com works globally. Many Canadian businesses use both.

How do I register my business in Canada?

Register with Corporations Canada for federal incorporation or your provincial registry. Get your Business Number (BN) from the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency).

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