Will changing my store location from UK to France affect its performance?

[zack100]

I want to change my store location from the UK to France to enable Stripe on my store

Does this change have a negative impact on my store?

Currently, we launched our store just a few weeks ago, and our main market is USA and UK

[Dan-From-Ryviu]

It's ok or you can create a new store.

[zack100]

We have almost 100 to 150 products so it's fine? 

[Dan-From-Ryviu]

You can export products and quantity to CSV files and import to new store. 

[zack100]

Can I just update the current store location only without affecting my store?

[Dan-From-Ryviu · Accepted solution]

You can try to do that from store admin > Settings > Store details > Address

[liwin]

Without changing your store location, to offer your customers a wide range of payment methods via Stripe, check out this solution https://lnkd.in/dtia-EBS

[Ivy]

Hi there, @zack100.

Your store's location should be where the store owner is physically located. Many payment gateways will require documentation to prove residence such as government ID and utility bills etc. Selecting a country the Account Owner is not physically located in could result in these documents being requested, and possibly lead to the Payment gateway rejecting your store upon not receiving the correct documentation. 

You mentioned you have recently launched your store - congratulations! Being at the start of your online store journey is a very exciting time! I'd love to share some resources with you to help get you off to a great start. Here are some of my favorites:  

• Organising your Store  
• How to Get Your First Sale 

I trust this helps, thank you and good luck with your store!