Hello! Can I set up my Shopify payments without having a company? I live in Sweden.
Topic summary
Main topic: Whether Shopify Payments can be set up in Sweden without a registered company.
Key guidance:
- You can register for Shopify Payments as an individual (sole proprietor) or a corporation/legal entity. A sole proprietor is an individual business owner.
- Even as a sole proprietor, you must register your business with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket).
- Review the Shopify Payments Terms of Service for Sweden and the published eligibility requirements to ensure compliance.
- If you’re not eligible for Shopify Payments, there is a list of other payment gateways available in Sweden to consider.
Additional resource:
- A linked community thread points to a potential solution related to using Stripe with Shopify; details are in that discussion.
Outcome/status:
- No definitive resolution or decisions were made. The thread provides guidance and links to requirements and alternatives; the next step is business registration and verifying eligibility.
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Hey there, @Iulianstanciu !
I’m happy to provide you some more information about using Shopify Payments in Sweden.
When you register for Shopify Payments, you may do so as an individual (sole proprietor) or as a corporation or other legal entity. According to this resource, you need to register your business with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) even as a sole proprietor.
I recommend reading over the Shopify Payments Terms of Service for Sweden as well the Shopify Payments requirements to ensure that you are meeting all the requirements for using Shopify Payments. If, for whatever reason, you aren’t eligible to use Shopify Payments, you can click here to view all the other payment gateways available in Sweden.
I hope this helps!