Absolutely — Shopify is built for international selling and is used by businesses in over 175 countries worldwide. Whether you want to ship across Ireland, to the UK and Europe, or globally, Shopify gives you the tools to reach customers wherever they are.
Setting Up International Shipping on Shopify
Shopify’s shipping settings allow you to create separate shipping zones and profiles for different regions. As an Irish business, you might set up:
- Ireland – Standard and express domestic options
- United Kingdom – A separate zone with its own rates (post-Brexit, customs declarations are required for Irish businesses shipping to the UK)
- European Union – EU shipping zone with appropriate rates
- Rest of World – Global shipping with flat rates or carrier-calculated options
Shopify and International Customs
When shipping outside Ireland (including to the UK since Brexit), customs documentation is required. Shopify helps by allowing you to:
- Set HS (Harmonised System) codes on products, which are required for customs declarations
- Add country of origin information
- Generate customs forms and commercial invoices where supported by integrated shipping carriers
- Display import duty and tax estimates to customers at checkout (available on Shopify’s higher plans)
Duties and Taxes for International Customers
One important consideration for Irish businesses shipping internationally is who pays import duties. You can choose:
- DAP (Delivered at Place) – Customer pays duties on arrival (can lead to surprise fees and parcel refusals)
- DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) – You collect duties at checkout and handle payment (better customer experience)
Shopify Markets (available on standard plans and above) makes managing international pricing, duties, and currencies much more straightforward.
Multi-Currency Selling
If you’re selling to customers in multiple countries, Shopify supports multi-currency selling. Customers can see prices in their local currency (Euro, GBP, USD, etc.), which significantly improves conversion rates. Currency conversion is handled automatically.
Irish Businesses Selling Globally
Shopify is ideal for Irish businesses looking to grow beyond the domestic market. Whether you’re an artisan food producer, a fashion brand, a tech accessories company, or a gift retailer, Shopify’s international selling tools are ready to support your growth. Talk to Grange Web Design about setting up your international Shopify store today.
