Start an online store in South Africa
An ecommerce platform set up for South Africa: prices in ZAR, 15% tax preset, local couriers and 0% commission on every sale.
| Currency | ZAR |
|---|---|
| Tax preset | 15% (prices include tax) |
| Cash on delivery | Available, off by default |
| Couriers ready | DHL Express, UPS, FedEx, DPD, GLS |
| Phone format | +27 |
| Storefront language | English |
| EU member | No |
Your store is set up for South Africa
When you choose South Africa at sign-up, Omniterra sets your currency to ZAR, your time zone to Africa/Johannesburg. Everything can be changed later.
Taxes
15% standard tax is preset, and prices include tax, as shoppers in South Africa expect. You can change the rate and the tax display at any time.
Payments
Card and wallet payments are the norm in South Africa, 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 South Africa 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 asks for the province, and phone numbers are checked against the +27 format.
See also: selling in several countries, payments.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell online in South Africa with Omniterra?
Yes. Open a free store, choose South Africa 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 South Africa?
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 South Africa?
Yes. Keep ZAR as your main currency and add markets with their own currencies and languages.
Try it on your own products
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