Do German rules apply to my Shopify store?
Yes. Selling to German customers via Shopify still triggers VAT, GPSR, packaging/EPR and consumer-law obligations — the platform doesn't remove them.
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What compliance does a German Shopify store need?
Typically Impressum, German consumer-law texts, VAT handling, packaging/EPR registration and product compliance (e.g. GPSR), alongside clear returns and privacy information.
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German law requires a legal notice (Impressum) identifying the business. Missing or incomplete Impressum is a common reason for warnings (Abmahnungen).
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Configure German tax rates and OSS/destination VAT correctly, show VAT-inclusive prices to consumers, and issue compliant invoices. A registration is still needed where required.
Read full answerDoes my Shopify store need packaging/EPR registration?
Yes, if you ship packaged goods to German consumers. EPR/packaging duties follow the product, not the platform, so LUCID registration applies to direct-to-consumer Shopify sales too.
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