Can a 15-year-old with a registered corporation open a Shopify account in Ontario?

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A 15-year-old in Ontario with a legally registered corporation asks if Shopify can make an exception to allow them to open a store, citing their ability to sign documents under certain conditions and having products ready to sell.

A response clarifies that Shopify requires users to be at least 18 to create an account and open a store. The reason is the need to agree to legally binding Terms of Service covering payment processing, taxes, and other e-commerce obligations. No exceptions are offered based on local corporate registration rules or the poster’s ability to sign documents.

Suggested paths forward:

  • Set up the store under a parent or guardian’s name and operate with their oversight.
  • Consider other e-commerce platforms with different age requirements, ensuring they’re reputable and secure.

Status: Resolved. Shopify will not allow a minor to open an account; next steps involve adult involvement or alternative platforms.

Summarized with AI on January 25. AI used: gpt-5.
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i live in ontario canada

in ontario there is no age limit to register a corperation

when i found this out i took advantage and registered an incorperatiom

i am 15 with a register corp. that i own 100%

i am also legally aloud to sign for documents on 2 conditions

  1. it provides me with food water shelter saftey etc

  2. it betters my life

i can argue that opening a shopify account will better my life so can they make an acception and let me start an account lol

i already have prducts they just need to be sold

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Hi, @idkdidkdiwnd .

Thank you for reaching out!

Unfortunately, you must be at least 18 years old to create a Shopify account and open a store on the platform. This is because Shopify requires users to agree to their Terms of Service, which includes legally binding agreements related to payment processing, taxes, and other aspects of e-commerce.

If you are under 18 and interested in starting an online store, you may want to consider working with a parent or guardian to set up a store in their name. Alternatively, you could explore other e-commerce platforms that may have different age requirements or allow for parental consent. However, ensuring that any platform you use is reputable and offers the necessary features and security to support your business is important.

Take care,