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)

PlanPriceBest for
BasicCAD$39/moTesting your first store
ShopifyCAD$105/moGrowing stores
AdvancedCAD$399/moScaling 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. 1

    Sign up for free

    Takes 5 minutes. No credit card needed for the trial.

  2. 2

    Pick a store name

    Use Namecheckly to verify your name across domains and social media.

  3. 3

    Choose a theme

    100+ free and premium themes optimized for Canadian stores.

  4. 4

    Add your products

    Set prices in CAD and manage inventory by province.

  5. 5

    Set up Shopify Payments CA

    Get paid directly to your Canadian bank account with 0% transaction fees.

  6. 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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