An online store doesn’t stop at the border. Once a site takes orders, people in other countries can find it and buy. That can open new markets without a shopfront or a sales team overseas. It also brings tax, shipping and legal questions that a purely local store never faces.
This post looks at the main points for an Australian business selling online to overseas customers. It covers market choice, GST on exports, customs paperwork, brand protection and service. The aim is to help you decide whether international orders suit your business before you switch them on.