Shopify Payment

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment

Topic summary

A new entrepreneur is setting up a dropshipping business in Switzerland and encountering a roadblock during Shopify’s business information setup. The platform requires a Tax Identity Code to proceed, but the business hasn’t been officially registered yet.

Key Issue:

  • No Tax Identity Code or VAT number available for unregistered business
  • Uncertain whether to leave the field blank or select an alternative option

Current Status:

  • Question remains unanswered
  • Seeking guidance on how to proceed with Shopify Payments setup for a pre-registration business
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I hope this message finds you well. I am in the process of setting up my dropshipping business in Switzerland and am currently completing the business information section. However, I noticed that you require a Tax Identity Code to proceed.

As I am just starting my business and have not yet registered it officially, I do not have a Tax Identity Code or VAT number at this stage. Could you please advise on how I should proceed in this situation? Should I leave this field blank, or is there an alternative option I can select for a new business?

Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to your guidance.