Shopify agency for brands across Australia
Shopify development, SEO and growth marketing for Australian brands, with GST, buy now pay later and nationwide delivery set up properly.
Shopify experts for Australia brands
Australia has a confident D2C culture. Fashion, swimwear, skincare and wellness brands from Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast sell around the world, and Australian shoppers were early adopters of buy now, pay later. The challenges are local: a small population spread across a huge continent, high delivery costs to regional and western areas, and strong consumer law that sets clear rules on refunds and pricing. A good Australian Shopify store has to handle all of that without feeling complicated.
BOOST STAR Experts is a Shopify Partner agency working remotely from India with brands in every Australian state. We design and build Shopify and Shopify Plus stores, migrate from WooCommerce, Magento, Neto and other platforms, and run SEO, CRO, Google Ads, Meta ads and email. The time difference is small, so most of your afternoon overlaps with our working day.
Selling online in Australia: what your store needs
Payments Australians expect
Afterpay started in Australia, and buy now, pay later is now standard for fashion, beauty and homewares, with Zip also widely used. Apple Pay and Google Pay are popular because tap-to-pay is everywhere in physical stores. We set up Shopify Payments, Shop Pay, PayPal and BNPL messaging on product pages, not just at checkout.
GST and consumer law
Prices shown to consumers must include GST, which is 10% once you pass the A$75,000 registration threshold. The Australian Consumer Law gives automatic guarantees, so a “no refunds” policy is not allowed for faulty goods. We set up tax-inclusive pricing, invoices and returns policies that reflect these rules.
Delivery across a continent
Shipping from the east coast to Perth or regional areas can take several days and cost far more than metro delivery. Australia Post and StarTrack reach almost everywhere, while Sendle, CouriersPlease and Aramex are popular with smaller brands. We set zone-based rates, delivery estimates by postcode and free shipping thresholds that protect your margin.
Sales events and privacy
Click Frenzy, Black Friday, Boxing Day and end of financial year sales in June shape the trading calendar. Email marketing must follow the Spam Act, with consent and an unsubscribe link in every message, and many businesses also fall under the Privacy Act. We plan campaigns and set up compliant sign-up flows.
Payments, delivery and compliance in Australia
- Visa & Mastercard
- Afterpay
- Zip
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
- Shop Pay
- Australia Post
- StarTrack
- Sendle
- CouriersPlease
- Aramex
- DHL Express
- GST (10%, prices shown inclusive)
- Australian Consumer Law guarantees
- Spam Act 2003 email consent
- Privacy Act 1988 (APPs)
Shopify agency services across Australia
Working together
India is only 2.5 to 5.5 hours behind Australia, so our working morning lines up with your afternoon. Calls, reviews and launch support all happen inside your business day, and Perth clients share almost the same working hours as us.
Time zone: AWST, ACST, AEST (UTC+8 to UTC+11). Currency: AUD ($). Languages: English.
How we work
Discovery call
We learn your goals, catalogue, tech stack and market, then agree what success looks like.
Audit & roadmap
A store, SEO and competitor audit turns into a prioritised roadmap with a timeline and fixed quote.
Design & build
UX, design and development in sprints, with a private preview store you review at every step.
Launch
QA across devices, redirects, tracking and a planned go-live with no downtime.
Grow
SEO, CRO and paid campaigns compound results month after month, with clear reporting.
Ongoing support
A dedicated team for fixes, new features and seasonal campaigns when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
How does the time difference work with an Australian brand?
It works well. India is 4.5 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne in winter and 5.5 hours behind during daylight saving, and only 2.5 hours behind Perth. Our morning is your early afternoon, so calls and reviews happen in your business day and fixes can be turned around before you finish work.
Can you set up GST correctly in Shopify?
Yes. We configure GST-inclusive pricing, mark GST-free products such as certain basic foods, and make sure invoices show the right details. If you sell overseas, we set up Shopify Markets so international customers are not charged Australian GST. Your accountant should confirm registration and BAS reporting.
Can you add Afterpay and Zip to our store?
Yes. We set up Afterpay, Zip or both through Shopify Payments or their own apps, add instalment messaging on product pages and in the cart, and test checkout on mobile. We also check that BNPL limits and fees suit your average order value and margin.
What does the Australian Consumer Law mean for our returns policy?
Customers are entitled to a repair, replacement or refund if goods are faulty, not as described or not fit for purpose, whatever your store policy says. You can still set your own change-of-mind policy. We write returns pages and set up return flows that make both clear, and your legal adviser can confirm the wording.
Do you have an office in Australia?
No. BOOST STAR works fully remotely from India and has no Australian office. Every project has a named lead, a shared board and video calls in your business hours. Typical store builds take 4 to 10 weeks depending on the design, catalogue size and integrations.