You’re ready to launch an online business. You’ve got the drive, the product idea, and maybe even a logo or two. Naturally, you start looking for a platform that’s powerful, reliable, and—most importantly—available where you live. That’s when you come across Shopify. But one question pops into your mind:
“Can I use Shopify in my country?”
That’s a great question. And the answer—for the majority of the world—is yes.
Let’s walk through what Shopify support really means, which countries it covers, and how you can get started confidently from wherever you are.
Shopify Is Global—And That’s Not Just Marketing Speak
Shopify supports merchants in over 175 countries, making it one of the most inclusive ecommerce platforms in the world. Whether you’re based in a major city or a small town, Shopify was built to help people like you launch and grow online.
In places like the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, India, Japan, Brazil, and the UAE, Shopify has already fueled the growth of countless online brands—from bedroom startups to international powerhouses.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Thousands of entrepreneurs from emerging markets are launching businesses daily. From Nigeria to Nepal, Morocco to Malaysia, Shopify is enabling entrepreneurs to tap into the global digital economy.
A Full List of Shopify Supported Countries
Here’s a comprehensive list of countries where Shopify is currently available:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (North), Korea (South), Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
If your country is on that list—you’re good to go.
What You’ll Need to Start Your Shopify Store
Shopify gives you the platform, but a few things are needed on your end:
- A reliable internet connection
- A valid email address
- A product or service to sell
- A payment processor supported in your country
- Optional: A plan for shipping and logistics
That’s it. You don’t need to know how to code or hire a developer. Shopify makes it easy for non-technical users to launch beautiful, functional stores with drag-and-drop tools.
What About Payments?
This is a key question. Shopify has two ways of handling payments:
1. Shopify Payments
This is Shopify’s own payment solution—fast, seamless, and with no extra transaction fees. However, it’s only available in select countries like:
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Japan
2. Third-Party Payment Gateways
If your country doesn’t support Shopify Payments, don’t worry—Shopify works with 100+ external providers. Whether it’s PayPal, Paystack, 2Checkout, or Stripe, you can still accept payments securely and efficiently.
The key is checking which payment providers are compatible with your region. Shopify’s Help Center can guide you through this based on your location.
Multiple Currencies. Multiple Languages. One Platform.
One of Shopify’s biggest strengths is its ability to adapt.
You can:
- Display prices in multiple currencies
- Translate your storefront into multiple languages
- Accept payments from customers worldwide
Whether your customers speak Arabic, Spanish, or Tagalog—Shopify has tools to localize your experience without needing to start from scratch.
What About Shipping and Delivery?
Shopify supports integration with shipping carriers around the globe. Whether you want to ship domestically or offer international delivery, you’ll find tools and apps to simplify your logistics.
From DHL to Aramex to local courier services, Shopify lets you:
- Set custom shipping rates
- Offer real-time tracking
- Automate fulfillment workflows
You can even partner with print-on-demand or dropshipping services if you don’t want to manage physical inventory at all.
Why Shopify?
Because it’s more than a website builder—it’s a business engine. With Shopify, you get:
- Secure hosting
- A customizable online store
- Marketing tools (email, SEO, ads)
- Analytics dashboards
- App integrations for everything from live chat to loyalty programs
It’s designed to grow with you, whether you’re launching your first product or managing 1,000 orders a day.
Final Thoughts: Shopify Meets You Where You Are
Ecommerce should be accessible. It shouldn’t matter whether you live in New York or Nairobi, Istanbul or Islamabad. Shopify was built with that vision in mind—to empower anyone, anywhere, to build a brand and sell to the world.
If you’ve got an idea and the will to make it happen, Shopify will meet you there—with the tools, flexibility, and global infrastructure to support your journey.
Ready to take the first step? Start your free trial today and see what’s possible.
Your customers are out there. Now’s your chance to meet them—right from your corner of the world.
