Start an online store in French Polynesia
An ecommerce platform set up for French Polynesia: prices in XPF, 16% tax preset, local couriers and 0% commission on every sale.
| Currency | XPF |
|---|---|
| Tax preset | 16% (prices include tax) |
| Cash on delivery | Available, off by default |
| Couriers ready | DHL Express, UPS, FedEx, DPD, GLS |
| Phone format | +689 |
| Storefront language | French |
| EU member | No |
Your store is set up for French Polynesia
When you choose French Polynesia at sign-up, Omniterra sets your currency to XPF, your time zone to Pacific/Tahiti and your storefront language to French. Everything can be changed later.
Taxes
16% standard tax is preset, and prices include tax, as shoppers in French Polynesia expect. You can change the rate and the tax display at any time.
Payments
Card and wallet payments are the norm in French Polynesia, so cash on delivery is off by default. You can still turn it on, with fees, limits and fraud scoring, if your customers ask for it.
Card payments work through your own Stripe or PayPal account where they are available, with card fields, Apple Pay and Google Pay directly in your checkout. Bank transfer is built in, and there is no commission from us on any sale.
Shipping and couriers
Couriers commonly used in French Polynesia are ready in your admin — DHL Express, UPS, FedEx, DPD, GLS — with tracking links filled in where we know the format. Add your own rates, free-shipping threshold and local carriers.
Checkout that feels local
The address form skips the region field, which is not used for addresses here, and phone numbers are checked against the +689 format.
See also: selling in several countries, payments.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell online in French Polynesia with Omniterra?
Yes. Open a free store, choose French Polynesia and the currency, taxes, couriers and payment defaults are prepared for you. You can sell to customers in other countries too.
Does Omniterra take a commission on sales in French Polynesia?
No. Every plan has 0% commission; you pay only your plan and your payment provider’s own fees.
Can I sell in other currencies from French Polynesia?
Yes. Keep XPF as your main currency and add markets with their own currencies and languages.
Try it on your own products
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