Shopify Development Agency for European D2C Brands
Shopify and Shopify Plus builds, headless Next.js storefronts, and migrations for UK and EU brands. SCA-compliant checkout, GDPR-aligned cookie consent, OSS VAT, and country-specific carrier setup.
Why work with us in Europe
Shopify development for European brands with the regulatory and operational reality that comes with the territory — SCA / 3DS2, GDPR, country-specific VAT and carriers, and cross-border setup that does not surprise the team in month two.
Payments we wire up
- · Shopify Payments
- · Shop Pay
- · Klarna
- · iDEAL
- · Bancontact
- · SEPA Direct Debit
- · Apple Pay
- · Google Pay
Fulfillment integrations
- · DPD
- · DHL
- · Royal Mail
- · Hermes
- · GLS
- · country-specific carriers
Tax & compliance
OSS (One-Stop Shop) VAT registration support, country-specific VAT rate setup, VAT-inclusive pricing display, intra-EU and cross-border thresholds handled.
Marketing tech
- · Klaviyo
- · Meta + Google Ads
- · EU-compliant attribution stacks
- · cookie consent integration (Cookiebot, OneTrust)
What we build
| Engagement | Range |
|---|---|
| Theme customization / store build | 125–375 hrs ($5,000–$15,000 / £4k–£12k at $40/hr) |
| Shopify Plus build with custom features | 400–1,000 hrs ($15,000–$40,000 / £12k–£32k at $40/hr) |
| Headless Shopify on Next.js | 600–1,500 hrs ($25,000–$60,000 / £20k–£48k at $40/hr) |
| Migration to Shopify | 200–875 hrs ($8,000–$35,000 / £6k–£28k at $40/hr) |
Frequently asked questions
How does Shopify handle GDPR for European brands?
Shopify provides built-in customer privacy APIs for cookie consent, customer data deletion endpoints, and data processing agreements. We integrate cookie consent solutions (Cookiebot, OneTrust, or Shopify’s built-in privacy banner) and configure data deletion workflows for GDPR Article 17 requests.
Is Shopify checkout SCA / 3DS2 compliant for EU customers?
Yes. Shopify Payments and major third-party gateways on Shopify are SCA-compliant via 3D Secure 2. Strong Customer Authentication is enforced where required (most EU card transactions). No additional integration work is needed for compliance itself; we handle the conversion-rate optimization within compliance constraints.
Can Shopify handle EU VAT and OSS (One-Stop Shop)?
Yes. Shopify supports VAT-inclusive pricing display, per-country VAT rates, intra-EU OSS handling, and the €10,000 distance-selling threshold. We configure tax rates per country and integrate with VAT compliance tools where the brand sells across many EU countries.
What payment methods should a European Shopify store offer?
Beyond cards: Klarna (EU-wide BNPL), iDEAL (Netherlands), Bancontact (Belgium), SEPA Direct Debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and country-specific local rails. Shop Pay also performs well in EU markets where available.
How long does a Shopify build take for a European brand?
Theme customization: 3–6 weeks. Shopify Plus build: 6–12 weeks. Headless Next.js: 8–14 weeks. Migration: 4–10 weeks. Add 1–2 weeks if cross-border tax and shipping setup is non-trivial.
How much does Shopify development cost for European brands?
Billed at $30–$50/hour (≈ £24–£40/hour). At $40/hour: theme customization £4k–£12k (125–375 hrs), Shopify Plus build £12k–£32k (400–1,000 hrs), headless £20k–£48k (600–1,500 hrs), migration £6k–£28k (200–875 hrs). See our pricing page for current ranges.
Building or migrating on Shopify in Europe?
Tell us about your brand, catalog, and timeline. 30 minutes — we’ll give you a written quote and migration plan inside 5 business days.