Shopify agency for brands selling in Cyprus
Shopify stores for Cypriot brands and EU businesses registered on the island, with Greek and English storefronts, card checkout, island-aware shipping and EU VAT handled properly.
Shopify experts for Cyprus brands
Cyprus is a small but well-connected market: an EU member that uses the euro, where English is widely spoken and many international companies keep their EU base. Local shoppers buy a lot from abroad, so homegrown stores compete with Greek and wider European retailers on price and delivery. Island logistics make shipping slower and costlier than on the mainland, which is a real advantage for local sellers who can deliver within a day or two.
BOOST STAR Experts builds and grows Shopify stores for Cypriot retailers, for start-ups and international companies based on the island and for brands selling Cypriot products abroad. We set up Greek and English storefronts, card payments through local and international providers, domestic couriers and parcel lockers and EU VAT handling for cross-border sales, then work on search, ads and conversion.
Selling online in Cyprus: what your store needs
Cards first, with local processing
Cypriot shoppers mainly pay by debit or credit card, and Apple Pay and Google Pay are common on phones. JCC Payment Systems processes a large share of card payments on the island, and PayPal is used for cross-border purchases. Revolut is popular with younger customers and expats. Cash on delivery is still offered by some local retailers.
EU VAT and consumer rules
Cyprus applies a 19% standard VAT rate, with reduced rates for certain goods. EU consumer law applies, including a 14-day right of withdrawal and clear pre-contract information, and GDPR governs customer data. Businesses selling to consumers in other EU countries usually account for VAT through the OSS scheme.
Island delivery and parcel lockers
Cyprus Post, ACS Courier and Akis Express handle most domestic parcels, and BOX NOW lockers have made collection easy in towns across the island. Imports from mainland Europe often take a week or more, so local stores that promise next-day delivery and simple returns have an edge over foreign competitors.
Bilingual shoppers and tourism
Greek is the main language for local consumers, but English is understood by most and used by the island’s large expat and international business community. Tourism brings millions of visitors each year, which supports brands selling halloumi, wine, olive oil, carob products and handmade crafts that visitors want to reorder later.
Payments, delivery and compliance in Cyprus
- Credit & debit cards
- JCC payment gateway
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
- Revolut Pay
- Cyprus Post
- ACS Courier
- Akis Express
- BOX NOW parcel lockers
- DHL Express
- GDPR & cookie consent
- VAT (19% standard) & EU OSS
- 14-day right of withdrawal
- EU consumer information rules
Shopify agency services across Cyprus
Working together
Cyprus is 3.5 hours behind India in winter and 2.5 hours in summer. Your whole morning and early afternoon fall inside our working day, which makes calls simple to arrange and quick replies the norm.
Time zone: EET / EEST (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer). Currency: EUR (€). Languages: Greek, Turkish, English (widely spoken).
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
Which payment options should a Cypriot Shopify store offer?
Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay cover most local shoppers, with PayPal for overseas buyers. Depending on your bank and setup, card payments can run through JCC or an international processor. We connect the option that suits your business and test every method on mobile before launch.
Should our store be in Greek, English or both?
Most Cypriot consumer brands benefit from both. Greek builds trust with local families and ranks for Greek searches, while English serves expats, tourists and buyers abroad. Shopify Markets runs both versions on one store, with hreflang so each appears in the right search results.
Can we sell to Greece and the rest of the EU from Cyprus?
Yes. We add EU markets with euro pricing, shipping rates and localised content, and set up VAT handling for OSS. Greece is a natural first market because of the shared language, and we check courier routes so delivery estimates are realistic for each country.
How does working with a team in India fit Cypriot hours?
India is 2.5 to 3.5 hours ahead, so our afternoon matches your morning and early afternoon. Calls happen in that window, written updates arrive at the end of our day and launches are scheduled in advance so someone is available when you need them.
Can you work with international companies registered in Cyprus?
Yes. Many companies use Cyprus as their EU base while selling elsewhere. We set up stores in the languages and currencies of the markets you actually serve, with policies, tax settings and payment options that match where your customers are, not only where you are registered.