Shopify agency for brands in Mongolia
Shopify stores for Mongolian cashmere, wool, beauty and lifestyle brands, selling to customers in Ulaanbaatar and to buyers around the world.
Shopify experts for Mongolia brands
Mongolia’s online market is concentrated in Ulaanbaatar, where nearly half the population lives, and much of it still runs through Facebook pages and Messenger. Shoppers pay by scanning QPay codes or through bank apps, and they are quick to follow trends, especially in Korean beauty and fashion. Beyond the domestic market, Mongolia has a strong export story: it is one of the world’s largest producers of raw cashmere, alongside yak wool and felt.
BOOST STAR Experts builds Shopify stores for Mongolian brands that want something more reliable than social media selling, and for cashmere and wool brands reaching customers abroad. We plan payment options that match how Mongolians pay, write content in Mongolian and English, set up local delivery and international shipping, and run campaigns that turn followers into repeat customers on a store you own.
Selling online in Mongolia: what your store needs
QPay, bank apps and instalments
QR payments through QPay are everywhere in Mongolia, alongside transfers in apps from Khan Bank, Golomt Bank’s SocialPay, TDB and XacBank. Buy-now-pay-later services such as Storepay are popular for larger purchases. Shopify Payments is not available, and local methods often need a custom integration or a manual payment option with confirmation.
VAT and eBarimt receipts
Mongolia charges VAT at 10%, and businesses must issue electronic receipts through the eBarimt system, which customers use to register purchases. Your store’s order process needs to connect with however you issue eBarimt receipts. Mongolia also adopted a personal data protection law in 2021, which affects how customer data is collected and stored.
Delivery in the city and beyond
Most orders go to Ulaanbaatar, where local courier companies deliver within the day or the next. Delivery to rural provinces is slower and often travels by bus or regional transport. International parcels go through Mongol Post, EMS or express carriers. Winter temperatures far below zero also affect delivery times and packaging.
Facebook selling and Korean influence
Facebook and Messenger are the main channels where Mongolians discover and ask about products, and many shops take orders there. Korean beauty, fashion and convenience stores have a big presence in the city. A Shopify store linked to Facebook and Instagram, with clear prices and stock, makes buying faster than chatting.
Payments, delivery and compliance in Mongolia
- QPay
- SocialPay (Golomt Bank)
- Khan Bank & other bank apps
- Visa & Mastercard
- Storepay (buy now, pay later)
- Bank transfer
- Local couriers in Ulaanbaatar
- Mongol Post
- EMS
- DHL Express
- VAT (10%)
- eBarimt electronic receipts
- Personal Data Protection Law (2021)
- Customs rules for imports & exports
Shopify agency services across Mongolia
Working together
Ulaanbaatar is 2.5 hours ahead of India. Our working day covers most of your afternoon, so we hold calls after your lunch and can handle requests the same day.
Time zone: Ulaanbaatar Time (UTC+8; UTC+7 in the far west). Currency: MNT (₮). Languages: Mongolian, 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
Can a Shopify store accept QPay?
There is no standard Shopify integration for QPay, so it usually needs a custom app or a manual payment method where the customer scans a QR code and the order is confirmed after payment. We look at your volume and choose a setup your team can manage without errors.
Why use Shopify if we already sell on Facebook?
Selling through Messenger works, but it takes staff time to answer every price and stock question and orders get lost. A Shopify store shows live stock, takes orders around the clock and builds a customer list you own. Facebook stays your main way of reaching people.
Can you help our cashmere brand sell abroad?
Yes. We set up multi-currency pricing, size guides for European and North American customers, international shipping with duties explained and product pages that show fibre quality and origin. Content in English and other languages helps buyers who search for Mongolian cashmere specifically.
Can the store be in Mongolian and English?
Yes. Shopify supports Mongolian Cyrillic, and we can run Mongolian and English versions side by side with Shopify Markets. Local customers see Mongolian content and tögrög prices, while overseas visitors see English and their own currency, each with separate URLs for search.
How do you work with Mongolian teams from India?
With 2.5 hours between us, we share most of your afternoon each day. We hold video calls, keep a shared project board and send written summaries, and we work in English. We can plan launch dates around Tsagaan Sar and Naadam, when demand changes sharply.