Managed Markets is not available to every Shopify merchant. An Australian business should establish eligibility before treating it as its international operating model.
Check where the merchant is based
As checked on 7 October 2026, Shopify says Managed Markets is available to merchants based in the continental United States and certain stores in Canada and the United Kingdom. Do not assume an Australian-based store can activate it. Shopify's current Managed Markets guidance.
Shopify describes Global-e as the merchant of record for Managed Markets. That arrangement has a specific scope; it is not a blanket statement that every product, destination or business obligation is covered.
Scope the supported transaction
- Confirm business and product eligibility with the provider.
- Check supported destinations, currencies and payment arrangements.
- Review duty and tax handling, fulfilment, returns and customer support responsibilities.
- Get the actual fees, payout terms and restrictions for the proposed account.
These checks require the current agreement and account guidance. A universal fee percentage or a hypothetical international revenue uplift should not form the budget.
For an Australian store, assess available alternatives
Review Shopify international sales tools and the providers that fit your business. Identify who remains responsible for tax, shipping, restricted products and customer support. Get the appropriate specialist advice for the destinations and products in scope.
Validate a market before expanding further
Agree a representative destination and customer journey. Test accurate pricing, delivery information and the authorised order process, then compare operating costs and customer outcomes using real records. The existence of a feature does not guarantee a profitable market.
Use the Shopify Markets planning guide to prepare a scope for Shopify development.
Sources and review
Guidance checked on 7 October 2026. Features and commercial terms can change; confirm availability for your own account and scope. These planning checks are recommendations and do not replace an assessment of the actual implementation.