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Shopify Accounting & Compliance - Built for yourShopify store

Filed by Chartered Accountants. Not by algorithms. Your brand deserves a human expert, and you just found the right place.

CA-led books for India's D2C brands: state-wise GST from order exports, Razorpay and COD reconciliation, ad-spend ITC, RTO-true margins and hybrid marketplace controls.

  • State-wise GSTR-1 from Shopify order exports
  • Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU and COD reconciliation
  • 18% GST ITC review on Google, Meta, couriers and apps
  • IMS, RCM, Table 3.2 and e-invoicing watchpoints
  • Pure D2C and hybrid marketplace workflows

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  • CA-led team
  • D2C stack ready
  • GST and books together

Platforms we work with

  • Shopify logo
  • WooCommerce logo
  • Razorpay logo
  • Cashfree logo
  • Shiprocket logo
  • Delhivery logo
  • PayU logo
  • Amazon logo
  • Flipkart logo
  • Meesho logo

Your full D2C stack, read natively.

18%

GST on Google and Meta ads

Claimable where GSTIN and records support ITC

T+2

Gateway settlement lag

Matched to order, refund and bank dates

36

State and UT codes

Table 3.2 needs delivery-state split

Rs.5cr

AATO e-invoicing trigger

Scaling D2C brands should watch it early

Which Shopify seller are you?

Your D2C compliance depends on how the order reaches you

When

Pure D2C

The issue

No marketplace TCS or 194-O on website sales.

We do

Self-managed GST, gateway reconciliation and ad-spend ITC review.

When

Hybrid Shopify plus marketplaces

The issue

Website orders and marketplace orders follow different tax trails.

We do

One ledger carries both regimes without mixing credits.

When

COD-heavy brand

The issue

Shiprocket or courier cycles create remittance and RTO gaps.

We do

COD, weight disputes and RTO costs are reconciled monthly.

When

Exporting brand

The issue

Merchandise exports need zero-rating controls.

We do

LUT filing under Form RFD-11 and export invoice tracking are reviewed.

D2C accounting desk

Shopify Accounting Services for Indian D2C Brands

Our Shopify accounting services combine order-level bookkeeping, shopify GST compliance, payment-gateway reconciliation, COD remittance checks and ad-spend ITC review. Your website orders need their own state-wise compliance layer because no marketplace operator handles it for you.

ComplyLocal's D2C accounting services connect Shopify, Razorpay, Cashfree, Shiprocket, Google, Meta and your books into one CA-led workflow. For hybrid brands, we also connect payment and marketplace reconciliation so website and marketplace channels agree.

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What is Shopify accounting?

Shopify accounting is the order-level bookkeeping and GST compliance system for D2C brands that sell from their own website, building state-wise GSTR-1 data from Shopify order exports, reconciling Razorpay and COD settlements, and capturing 18% GST input credit on every rupee spent on Google Ads, Meta Ads, couriers and apps.

The core difference from marketplace selling is control. For your own website orders, no operator deducts GST TCS or Section 194-O TDS for you, so you are the compliance layer. For FY 2025-26, that means state-wise place-of-supply mapping, Table 3.2 accuracy, IMS actions and vendor ITC review.

Hybrid sellers carry both regimes. Shopify orders need self-managed website GST and gateway reconciliation, while Amazon or Flipkart orders bring marketplace TCS, 194-O credits and settlement reports. We run both against one ledger.

Order CSV -> place of supply -> Table 3.2-ready data.

State-wise GST

From Shopify export to state-wise GSTR-1

We turn Shopify order exports into place-of-supply mapped data so GSTR-1 and Table 3.2 are ready for pan-India D2C sales. Delivery address state becomes the key tax signal.

  • Order CSV cleaned and mapped by state
  • B2C inter-state data prepared for Table 3.2
  • Non-editable 3B fields reviewed before filing
Map my Shopify GST

Google, Meta, courier and apps: ITC or RCM, line by line.

Ad-spend ITC

Every ad rupee carries GST. Claim it correctly.

Google India, Meta India, courier, gateway, SaaS and agency invoices need line-by-line GST treatment. Some are normal ITC, some need RCM review, and all now matter inside IMS before credit locks.

  • GSTIN hygiene across Google and Meta accounts
  • IMS accept, reject or pending review
  • Foreign-billed tools checked for RCM treatment
Review ad ITC

COD remittance -> bank credit -> RTO-true margin.

COD and RTO

COD and RTO without the black hole

Shiprocket and courier reports are matched to Shopify orders, bank credits, COD remittances, weight disputes and RTO costs. The goal is RTO-true margin, not a courier expense bucket that hides losses.

  • COD remittance cycles matched to orders
  • Weight disputes checked against courier invoices
  • Forward and reverse shipping allocated to RTO
Reconcile COD and RTO
Decision table

Selling on your website vs selling on a marketplace

FactorRecommendedYour Shopify websiteMarketplace channel
Who collects TCSNo marketplace operator collects GST TCS on website salesOperator deducts GST TCS where applicable
Who deducts 194-ONo 194-O when you collect directly through your gatewayOperator deducts 194-O on marketplace sales
Registration threshold realityPan-India inter-state goods sales usually need GSTIN from day oneMarketplace selling generally needs GST registration regardless of turnover
Settlement sourceGateway, COD and courier remittance reportsMarketplace settlement reports
Fee structuresGateway MDR, courier, ads, apps and packagingCommission, closing fees, shipping, ads and TCS/TDS
Returns controlBrand owns refund, RTO and courier flowPlatform rules and settlement reports drive reversals
Data ownershipYou own order export and customer dataMarketplace controls report format and settlement logic

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Hybrid brands need both columns managed together, not two separate accounting stories.

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D2C workflow

How the Shopify compliance stack runs

  1. 1

    Stack audit

    Step 1

    We map Shopify, gateway, courier, ad accounts, apps and marketplace channels if hybrid.

    • Shopify
    • Gateway
    • Courier
  2. 2

    GSTIN and ad-account hygiene

    Step 2

    GST number and billing settings are checked across Google, Meta, gateway, courier and app accounts.

    • GSTIN setup
    • Vendor accounts
  3. 3

    Monthly order-export ingestion and books

    Step 3

    Orders, refunds, discounts, COD, gateway fees and shipping are posted into clean books.

    • Order export
    • Books
  4. 4

    GST cycle with state-wise 3.2

    Step 4

    Place-of-supply data is prepared for GSTR-1 and Table 3.2 before filing.

    • State split
    • GSTR-1
  5. 5

    Gateway and COD reconciliation

    Step 5

    Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU, Shiprocket and bank credits are matched to orders.

    • T+ settlement
    • COD
  6. 6

    Monthly D2C MIS

    Step 6

    You get contribution, cash, RTO, ads, gateway and compliance status in one monthly pack.

    • MIS
    • Action notes
What we need

Access and records for Shopify accounting

  • Shopify admin read-only collaborator access
  • Razorpay, Cashfree or PayU dashboard access
  • Bank statements for settlement accounts
  • Shiprocket or courier panel access
  • COD remittance reports
  • RTO, weight dispute and return reports
  • Google Ads billing access
  • Meta Ads billing access
  • App, SaaS and agency invoices
  • GST portal login
  • Prior books or accounting software access
  • Existing GST returns and ITC records

Read-only access is preferred wherever available. We request sensitive access only when filing or portal action requires it.

The hybrid trap

Shopify plus Amazon means two tax regimes, one ledger

Hybrid sellers run marketplace TCS and 194-O credits beside self-managed website GST. Most accountants reconcile one side. We run both against the same books.

Marketplace credits

GSTR-8 TCS and 194-O credits stay tied to marketplace sales.

Website GST

Shopify orders are mapped state-wise and filed from your own data.

One ledger

Both channels close into one accounting and MIS workflow.

Plans

Shopify accounting plans by order volume

Pricing depends on order volume, COD share, ad accounts, gateway count, GSTINs and hybrid marketplace channels.

D2C Starter

For early Shopify stores with one gateway and simple GST.

Custom/mo

  • Shopify books
  • Gateway reconciliation
  • GST state split
  • Marketplace TCS tracking
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Popular

D2C Growth

For brands with COD, ads, apps and monthly MIS needs.

Custom/mo

  • COD and RTO reconciliation
  • Ad-spend ITC review
  • IMS and RCM review
  • D2C MIS pack
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App automation vs CA desk

Apps post entries. A CA checks whether they are right.

Filing it yourself

  • Automations may ignore place of supply and Table 3.2.
  • Ad, app and SaaS invoices may miss ITC or RCM treatment.
  • COD and RTO can stay in courier buckets.
  • Hybrid marketplace credits are often outside Shopify apps.

Filing with ComplyLocal

  • Order exports are mapped to GST and books.
  • Vendor GST, IMS and RCM are reviewed line by line.
  • Gateway, COD and RTO are reconciled to bank.
  • Shopify and marketplace channels close into one ledger.
Move to CA-led D2C books
Problems solved

The D2C compliance gaps we close

The risk

Ad-spend ITC never claimed

GSTIN missing on ad accounts or invoices never reviewed in IMS.

How we handle it

We review Google, Meta, agency and app spends for ITC or RCM treatment.

The risk

Table 3.2 built from guesswork

Delivery-state data from Shopify is not cleaned before GST filing.

How we handle it

We map order exports state-wise before GSTR-1 and 3B.

The risk

COD remittances unreconciled for months

Courier cycles, deductions and bank credits do not match orders.

How we handle it

We reconcile Shiprocket and courier remittances monthly.

The risk

Export orders shipped without LUT

Zero-rated supplies need Form RFD-11 planning and annual renewal.

How we handle it

We flag export workflows and connect LUT filing before shipping scales.

Built for the brand you're becoming

From first 100 orders to Rs.5 crore e-invoicing

The stack scales from early Shopify orders to gateway reconciliation, COD, LUT-backed exports, marketplace hybrids and e-invoicing thresholds without changing hands.

Early growth

Clean books, GST state split and gateway reconciliation from the start.

Exports

LUT-backed zero-rated supply workflows are flagged and reviewed.

Scale thresholds

E-invoicing and compliance triggers are monitored as turnover grows.

FAQ

Shopify accounting FAQs

Answers for D2C brands managing GST, gateway payouts, COD, ads, ITC, RTO and hybrid marketplace sales.

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  • A Shopify store may use normal GST thresholds only where it sells purely intra-state and otherwise qualifies. Inter-state supply of goods triggers GST registration regardless of turnover, so a pan-India shipping D2C store practically needs GSTIN from day one.

  • No. Marketplace GST TCS is not deducted on your own Shopify website sales because there is no marketplace operator collecting tax at source. If you also sell on Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho, marketplace TCS applies to those marketplace channels separately.

  • Section 194-O does not apply to your own website sales where you collect payments directly through your gateway. It applies to marketplace channels where an e-commerce operator facilitates the sale. Hybrid sellers need both regimes tracked separately.

  • Yes, GST charged by eligible India-billed Google Ads and Meta Ads invoices can generally be claimed as ITC when your GSTIN is correctly added and the credit appears in GST records. We review each ad account and invoice before treating it as claimable.

  • RCM can apply where foreign-billed marketing, SaaS, app or agency services are treated as import of services. We review every spend line for normal ITC, blocked credit or RCM treatment instead of assuming all software or ad spends work the same way.

  • For B2C website orders, place of supply is generally the delivery address state. Shopify order exports must therefore be mapped state-wise for GSTR-1 and Table 3.2 reporting. This becomes critical for pan-India D2C brands.

  • Table 3.2 reports inter-state supplies to unregistered persons. For a D2C brand, it is built from delivery-address state data. Since Table 3.2 is non-editable from November 2025, the Shopify export must be state-clean before filing.

  • Razorpay, Cashfree and PayU settlements are matched to Shopify orders, refunds, MDR, GST on MDR and bank credits. Gateways typically settle T+1 or T+2 net of fees, so the reconciliation must bridge order date, settlement date and bank date.

  • COD orders are matched to courier remittance cycles and bank credits. RTO reverses the sale, but forward shipping and reverse logistics remain real costs. We book RTO costs against the order or SKU so contribution does not look healthier than it is.

  • E-invoicing applies at INR 5 crore aggregate annual turnover. Scaling D2C brands often notice it late because most orders are B2C, but B2B and export invoices still need correct IRN handling once the threshold applies.

  • LUT under Form RFD-11 lets eligible exporters make zero-rated supplies without payment of IGST. D2C brands exporting merchandise should review LUT filing and renewal every financial year before shipping export orders.

  • Yes. Hybrid sellers need Shopify website GST and gateway reconciliation, plus marketplace TCS, 194-O and settlement reconciliation for Amazon or Flipkart. We run both regimes against one ledger.

  • Shopify data can be connected or imported into Tally, Zoho Books and other accounting workflows, but integration alone is not compliance. Place of supply, GST on ad spends, gateway fees, COD, RTO and IMS actions still need CA review.

  • Pricing depends on order volume, COD share, gateway count, marketplace hybrid status, GSTIN count, ad accounts, courier tools and whether historical cleanup is needed. Pure D2C brands usually need a different workflow than hybrid marketplace sellers.
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Connect Shopify accounting to the wider seller stack

Your D2C brand deserves books that understand Shopify

We connect Shopify, gateways, COD, ads, GST and marketplace hybrids into one CA-led accounting workflow.

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