Squarespace Commerce enables worldwide online selling through various payment processors like Squarespace Payments, Stripe, and PayPal. The platform is available on Business and Commerce plans.

Key Features:

• Global customer reach with flexible shipping options (flat rate, weight-based, free shipping, carrier-calculated)
• Multiple payment processing options
• Single currency per store
• Inventory management with automatic stock updates
• Shopping cart persistence for returning customers
• Gift card and digital download capabilities
• SSL security for checkout and payments
• Tax handling (including VAT/GST) through TaxJar or manual settings
• Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) compliance for EEA sales

Product Management:

• Up to 10,000 products total (v7.1)
• Automatic inventory tracking
• Subscription and recurring payment options
• Digital and physical product support
• Donation collection capability
• Gift card sales

Store Operations:

• Order export to CSV
• Real-time inventory updates
• Point of sale integration via iOS app
• ShipStation multi-site compatibility
• Tracking number integration with major carriers
• Dispute and chargeback handling through payment processors

Technical Limitations:

• One currency per store
• Prices must include cents
• Cannot disable checkout in v7.1
• No Squarespace 5 compatibility
• Immediate payment processing at checkout

Tax Considerations:

• U.S. sales: TaxJar integration or manual rates
• International sales: Manual tax rate setting
• VAT/GST support with tax-inclusive pricing
• Professional consultation recommended for tax compliance

Customer Experience:

• Indefinite cart preservation
• Automated out-of-stock notifications
• Secure checkout process
• Email delivery for digital products
• Subscription management options

For advanced features like fulfillment services and custom integrations, users can access Squarespace Extensions and API keys for Order and Inventory APIs.

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