Requirements and considerations for using the Shopify Collective app

Before you start using the Shopify Collective app, review the following requirements and considerations.

Requirements for using the Shopify Collective app

To use the Shopify Collective app in your Shopify admin, you need to meet the following requirements:

Your business needs to be based in the United States*.
Your store currency needs to be USD.
You need to have Shopify Payments activated in your store.
Your store made at least $50,000 USD in the last 12 months.
Businesses based in Canada can use Shopify Collective if directly invited by a supplier already on the app, who is also based in Canada, and whose store currency is CAD.

Before you start using the Shopify Collective app, review the following considerations:

Shopify Collective app doesn't support digital products and gift card products.
Shopify Collective app doesn't pass duties, taxes, or tariffs to suppliers.
You can't use the Pause and Build plan with the Shopify Collective app.
If your business is based in Canada and you work with a supplier based in Canada, then you need to determine how you and your supplier collect taxes. Generally, you collect taxes from your customers and your supplier collects taxes from you.
- To charge tax rates in Canada, you can set up your taxes in Shopify.
- To charge your suppliers correct tax rates, and file and remit your taxes correctly, you need to consult with your local tax authorities or a tax professional.

The Shopify Collective app can't be used with the following features and apps:

Managed Markets.
Shopify POS in-person. You can add Shopify Collective products to your POS channel for purchase and your customers can place an order in-person on your POS system. However, Shopify Collective products are shipped only to a customer's address by your supplier.
Pickup in store.
Metafields.

The Shopify Collective app is compatible with most apps and features including the following: