How to Start an Online Store in North Macedonia

Launching an online store in North Macedonia starts with a few practical decisions, not with design.

The order that saves the most time

1. Registered business — needed to accept card payments. Talk to an accountant early.
2. Bank agreement for card payments — banks require a site with terms, privacy and return policies and contact details. It can take weeks, so start in parallel.
3. Domain and hosting — a .mk domain builds local trust; hosting must be fast.
4. Platform — for most local stores WooCommerce fits best: no platform subscription, easy integration with Macedonian banks and couriers.
5. Products — good photos and descriptions. This is usually the biggest bottleneck.
6. Delivery — choose a courier. Our ELS Express and Kargo Express plugins create shipments straight from the order.
7. Tracking and marketing — set up Meta Pixel, Conversions API and Google Analytics before launch.