Sep 8, 2026
Shopify's B2B model has three layers — companies, locations, contacts — and since the 2026 expansion it's no longer Plus-only. Here's how the structure works, what it decides for you, and where the gaps are.
Posts tagged: b2b
Aug 25, 2026
An ABN on a wholesale application is a claim, not a credential. Here's how ABR verification works, what the GST flag means for your approval decisions, and why Australia is the easiest registry to get right.
Aug 21, 2026
Shopify has no native CSV import for B2B companies, and passwords, tax exemptions, and consent don't transfer. Here's how to move a wholesale customer base to Shopify without retyping it, and the honest options for doing it.
Aug 11, 2026
Shopify can assign Net 30 terms on any plan now. What it can't do is tell you who deserves them. Here's the credit application and vetting process that belongs in front of payment terms.
Jul 28, 2026
Marking a wholesale buyer 'tax exempt' because they sent a resale certificate zero-rates them in every state — including states the certificate never covered. Here's how per-state exemption actually works on Shopify.
Jul 21, 2026
UK VAT numbers left VIES at Brexit, and most Shopify setups quietly stopped verifying them. Here's how HMRC's check works, why Northern Ireland is different, and what it means for reverse charge.
Jul 14, 2026
Anyone can type a company name into a form. Here's how to actually verify a wholesale applicant — business registries, tax IDs, and documents — and what can safely be automated.
Jun 15, 2026
A wholesale buyer uploads a resale certificate and you mark them tax exempt. If that certificate doesn't actually match their business, the uncollected sales tax is your problem. Here's what real verification looks like.
Jun 8, 2026
A valid VAT number doesn't mean 'charge no tax.' Here's how EU B2B VAT exemption actually works on Shopify, why the blanket tax-exempt toggle is a trap, and where VAT really lives in your store.
May 19, 2026
B2B registration forms have higher abandonment rates than most merchants realize. Here's what causes drop-off and how to fix it without sacrificing the data you need.
May 12, 2026
Two Shopify apps built specifically for B2B customer registration. Different approaches, different strengths. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
May 5, 2026
Your wholesale customer just got approved. Now what? The gap between registration and first order is where most B2B programs lose momentum. Here's how to close it.
Apr 28, 2026
Wholesale suites bundle registration with pricing, shipping, and payment features. If you only need the front door, you're paying for the whole house.
Apr 21, 2026
Shopify's native B2B no longer requires Plus. Non-Plus plans now get native company accounts, up to 3 catalogs, and net payment terms. Here's how to run a wholesale channel on Basic, Grow, or Advanced using what's included plus a registration app.
Apr 14, 2026
Shopify Plus now has built-in B2B features. But does native B2B replace third-party apps? Here's what it actually does, what it doesn't, and how to decide.
Apr 7, 2026
Your B2B customers give you a VAT number or EIN. Is it real? Here's how tax ID validation actually works across six regions and what Shopify does (and doesn't) handle.
Mar 31, 2026
Most wholesale registration forms collect too much or too little. Here's a field-by-field breakdown of what actually matters for B2B customer registration on Shopify.
Mar 24, 2026
A comparison of the best Shopify apps for B2B customer registration and approval. Wholesale suites, registration-specific apps, and what to look for.
Mar 17, 2026
Real stories from Shopify merchants whose stores went down after installing B2B and wholesale apps. What went wrong, and how to avoid it.
Mar 10, 2026
Your B2B registration app collects tax IDs, trade licenses, and business data. Here's how to make sure it handles that data in a GDPR-compliant way.
Feb 20, 2026
The four main ways to handle B2B customer registration on Shopify. What works, what doesn't, and when to use each one.