Shopify Dropshipping

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Running a Shopify store where orders are fulfilled directly by third-party suppliers.

Shopify dropshipping is a model where sellers create a Shopify store and fulfill orders through third-party suppliers shipping directly to customers. Tax-wise, it creates nexus obligations based on seller and supplier locations.

Examples

  • A US Shopify dropshipper selling to California must collect California sales tax.
  • AliExpress dropshipping typically has 2-4 week shipping times.
  • Unlike marketplace sellers, Shopify dropshippers must handle sales tax themselves.

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