Hi, what should I choose as location of my store? Because I am shipping from USA and the production is there, just my registration for business is here in Germany (and I am living here aswell)
Might be a stupid question, but I am not sure how to proceed. Please help me out wise people of Shopify!
Topic summary
Choosing the store location when the owner lives and is registered in Germany but production and shipping are in the USA. The goal is to align store setup with where customers are and manage taxes correctly.
Key guidance provided:
- If the primary market is the USA, registering the store in the USA may optimize shipping and customer service.
- Be mindful of legal and tax obligations in both Germany/EU and the USA; charge European customers taxes according to their local laws.
- The responder notes that if the store’s currency is USD, the store should be US‑based, and advises deciding based on where customers are located.
Outcome/status:
- No definitive resolution; the decision hinges on target customer location.
- Unanswered points include specific legal/tax steps for cross‑border compliance and whether currency choice mandates store country in Shopify. Further clarification or professional advice may be needed.
if your main market is the USA and you want to optimize shipping and customer service, registering your store in the USA might be the best option. However, be mindful of the legal and tax obligations in both countries. and you can charge tac to your European customers tax based on their laws. but also if your store’s currency is US then it must be US Based.
in short, decide upon your customer’s locations