Ecommerce Development for Canadian Businesses: What to Look For

Selling online in Canada means bilingual content, provincial taxes and cross-border shipping. Here's what your development partner should handle.

Canada is a mature ecommerce market with some specific requirements. Whether you hire locally or offshore, your development partner should understand them.

Canadian ecommerce essentials

• Bilingual support: English and French, especially for Quebec customers
• Tax handling: GST, HST and PST that vary by province
• Payments: cards, Interac and popular wallets
• Shipping: Canada Post and courier integrations, plus cross-border US shipping and duties
• Privacy: compliance with Canadian privacy law and clear consent for marketing emails
• Accessibility: meeting accessibility expectations, especially in Ontario

Platforms that work well

Shopify, which was founded in Canada, is a natural fit for many brands. WooCommerce and custom builds work for specific needs.

Working with an offshore team

An experienced Indian team can deliver high-quality stores at lower cost, with calls scheduled during your mornings or evenings.

Planning a Canadian store? Get in touch.