Shopify Fees Canada Calculator
Model Shopify Canada plan costs, payment fees, GST settings, and net margin per order.
Official Sources
Shopify Pricing (Canada) · Plan pricing and Shopify Payments ratesThird-party transaction fees · Plan-based Shopify transaction fee behaviorTaxes on Shopify fees · Regional tax behavior for Shopify chargesNotes
- GST/HST/PST treatment can vary by province; this calculator uses a baseline 5% GST model.
- Shopify Payments fee tax is set to zero in this Canada model per the requirement.
- Use your real third-party processor rates when Shopify Payments is disabled.
Shopify Canada Plan Fee Model
Compare monthly subscription costs, Shopify Payments online card rates, and third-party transaction fees by plan.
| Plan | Monthly Billing | Yearly Billing (per month) | Shopify Payments | Third-party Transaction Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | C$51.00 | C$38.00 | 2.90% + C$0.30 | 2.00% |
| Shopify (Grow) | C$132.00 | C$99.00 | 2.70% + C$0.30 | 1.00% |
| Advanced | C$517.00 | C$389.00 | 2.50% + C$0.30 | 0.50% |
Understanding Shopify Canada Cost Structure
Subscription + overhead allocation
Monthly fixed costs are allocated per order from plan subscription, app spend, and operational overhead.
Payment and transaction fees
Canada Shopify Payments rates vary by plan. When Shopify Payments is disabled, Shopify transaction fees still apply by plan.
GST handling
GST defaults to 5% and tax-exclusive pricing. Shopify Payments processing fees are modeled as non-taxable in Canada.
Profit model formula
Net profit = gross revenue charged - platform fees - direct costs - tax remitted. Platform fees include payment processing, Shopify transaction fee (if applicable), subscription allocation, app allocation, operational allocation, and market-configured tax on Shopify fees.
Actual rates can vary by card mix, provider agreement, and account terms. Confirm values in Shopify Admin before final planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Shopify fees are included for Canada?+
Includes Shopify plan allocation, Shopify Payments card fees, and optional third-party processor + Shopify transaction fees. The calculator also lets you model monthly app and operational overhead per order.
How are subscription fees handled in the calculator?+
Plan subscription cost is converted to per-order cost using your monthly order volume. You can switch between monthly billing and yearly-billed monthly equivalents.
What changes when I do not use Shopify Payments?+
Canada Shopify Payments rates vary by plan. When Shopify Payments is disabled, Shopify transaction fees still apply by plan. You can enter your third-party processor percentage and fixed fee to reflect your real gateway costs.
How does this calculator handle GST in Canada?+
GST defaults to 5% and tax-exclusive pricing. Shopify Payments processing fees are modeled as non-taxable in Canada. Canada is modeled as tax-exclusive pricing by default. Shopify Payments processing fees are not taxed in this model.