Paypal Business will require a registered business name, and so does many other third party payment methods. I just want to start my business first as a side hustle and a small company, but I can’t do that because I can’t find available payment methods that are available for the customer. Shopify payments isn’t available in my country (Romania). Please help, I have been looking for hours and still can’t find a solution. I don’t understand how people with no business licenses were able to start their store and accept some sort of payment.
Topic summary
Main issue: A Romanian merchant cannot use Shopify Payments (Shopify’s built‑in payment gateway) and says PayPal Business and many third‑party processors require a registered business name, blocking a side‑hustle start without a formal business license.
Latest exchange: Another participant claims a registered business name is not required and that there are many third‑party options, but their explanation is unclear. The original poster asks for clarification.
Key terms: Third‑party payment providers = external payment processors (e.g., PayPal) integrated with Shopify to accept customer payments.
Unanswered questions:
- Which payment gateways in Romania allow individuals/sole proprietors to accept payments without a registered company name?
- Whether PayPal Personal (non‑Business) or alternative methods (e.g., cash on delivery, bank transfer) are acceptable within Shopify’s policies and local regulations.
Outcome: No concrete solution or provider recommendations were given. The thread remains unresolved and the original poster still needs clear, country‑specific guidance on compliant payment options without a business registration.
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do not require a registered business name. And it’s have unlimited third party payment. If are clear enough you can kindly inform me.
Thanks
Sorry i didn’t understand