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How Much Tax Does Shopify Charge?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:09 pm

Shopify is a Canadian e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. It is also the name of its proprietary e-commerce platform for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems.

Shopify was founded in 2004 by Tobias Lütke, Daniel Weinand, and Scott Lake, who were trying to open their own online snowboarding shop but couldn’t find a suitable e-commerce platform. Shopify was launched as an e-commerce platform in 2006.

Shopify has been growing rapidly since its launch. In 2012, it surpassed $1 billion in gross merchandise volume (GMV) processed. In 2015, it processed $9.7 billion in GMV, and in 2016, $20.7 billion.

PRO TIP: This article is about the potential tax implications of using Shopify to sell goods online. It is not intended as tax advice and you should consult a qualified tax advisor if you have any questions about your tax liability.

Shopify is now one of the most popular e-commerce platforms on the web. It powers over 500,000 businesses in approximately 175 countries and is used by some of the world’s biggest brands, such as Tesla, Red Bull, Nestle, GE, and The New York Times.

So how much tax does Shopify charge?

Well, it depends. Shopify doesn’t charge any taxes on its own products or services. However, if you’re selling products or services through your Shopify store, you will need to pay taxes on those sales.

The amount of tax you’ll need to pay will depend on your location and the type of products or services you’re selling. You can learn more about taxes and Shopify here.

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