Start an online store in São Tomé and Príncipe
An ecommerce platform set up for São Tomé and Príncipe: prices in STN, 15% tax preset, cash on delivery with fraud protection, local couriers and 0% commission on every sale.
| Currency | STN |
|---|---|
| Tax preset | 15% (prices include tax) |
| Cash on delivery | On by default |
| Couriers ready | DHL Express, UPS, FedEx, DPD, GLS |
| Phone format | +239 |
| Storefront language | Portuguese |
| EU member | No |
Your store is set up for São Tomé and Príncipe
When you choose São Tomé and Príncipe at sign-up, Omniterra sets your currency to STN, your time zone to Africa/Sao Tome and your storefront language to Portuguese. Everything can be changed later.
Taxes
15% standard tax is preset, and prices include tax, as shoppers in São Tomé and Príncipe expect. You can change the rate and the tax display at any time.
Payments
Cash on delivery is a common way to pay in São Tomé and Príncipe, so it is switched on by default — with optional COD fees, order limits, regions where it is not offered, a “Refused on delivery” status and COD Guard, which scores every COD order for risk.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 +239 format.
See also: selling in several countries, payments, cash on delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell online in São Tomé and Príncipe with Omniterra?
Yes. Open a free store, choose São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Yes. Keep STN as your main currency and add markets with their own currencies and languages.
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