Every day there are more online stores in Argentina. It is a great solution and more and more businesses are encouraged to jump into cyberspace.
Everything can be summed up in four, not so simple, steps:
- What to sell online
- How to collect online sales
- How to send the packages
- What legal requirements are there in e-commerce
To set up a successful online store in Argentina, it is essential that, from the beginning, you have a realistic view of everything you need to get it going. Because between and make your first sale, there is a world of logistics and processes to follow.
The good news is that the world of banking is huge and full of possibilities, so you will most likely find the formula that suits your business model and budget.
And while we’re talking about business modelsDo you think if we start by reviewing the options that currently exist to sell online in Argentina? Let’s go!
Business models to sell online
with products
When you sell physical products or —regardless of their origin— we are talking about a business model with products. An example of this format would be if you have a jewelry brand (either made by yourself or by a supplier) and you have a limited inventory of each piece.
Another option would be to local or foreign suppliers, and then sell them in your virtual store.
This business model It is ideal for those brands that already have an inventory of productseither because they have a physical store, they sell on consignment in different stores or for those who sell through other channels, such as marketplaces or social networks.
As we mentioned at the beginning, it can also be digital products. In that case, you just need a computer with enough space to store the files you are going to put up for sale and a good internet connection.
no products
On the one hand, it can be a consulting or advice; on the other hand, it also refers to working with external suppliers who are responsible for delivering the products you sell in your store. The latter is a very popular business model known as drop shipping.
So, if one of the limitations that prevent you from starting your online business is that you do not have the space to store the inventory, the drop shipping It can be a very convenient business model for you.
Another of its advantages is that the investment you need to make to maintain your business is minimalsince you will only have to take care of the initial expenses to create your virtual store and, later, pay for each product you sell.
Yes indeed, You have to pay special attention to logistics if you decide to do drop shippingsince with each sale you make you will have to:
- contact your provider,
- share the product specifications with you,
- make sure you send it to your recipient in a timely manner.
It is advisable to work with suppliers who have done drop shipping before, so you will have the guarantee that they know what they are doing and, of course, you will be calmer knowing that you are offering an excellent shopping experience to your customers.
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Well, when you have established the business model of your company, the next step to start making sales over the internet is related to the transaction, that is, how are you going to get paid? Keep reading and explore some payment methods with us.💰
How to charge for selling online in Argentina?
There are more and more options that you can offer your customers to pay in your online store in Argentina, from the already traditional payment with a credit or debit card, to payment by transfer or cash. Let’s look at each option in detail.
Payment by payment gateways
One of the most common ways to collect your internet sales today are the . It is a third-party service that acts as intermediaries to make the transaction between seller and buyer.
You may be wondering why use an external service if I can do it myself? The reality is that integrating a payment gateway in your store helps offer versatility, security and confidenceboth for your client and for you.
If you integrate a payment gateway to your e-commerce, it will be in charge of creating a record for each purchase in a secure environment for the buyer. You will not have access to your client’s bank details, only you will see a summary of your order and the money will automatically go to your account in the administrator of the gateway, where later you will be able to transfer it to your bank account.
A commission is normally charged for each sale made through a payment gateway. For example, in Argentina, Mercado Pago charges up to 5.99% + VAT, depending on when you choose to access your money (the later you decide to collect it, the lower the commission).
If you have a Tiendanube, you can use payment gateways such as:
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About Pay Cloud
Pago Nube is the payment solution developed by Tiendanube so that the brands that use this e-commerce platform can charge and manage the sales of their online business.
Its main differential lies in the fact that all the actions related to the collection of sales are available directly in the administration panel of the Tiendanube.
Also, the solution has highly competitive rates that fit every pocket and cloud stores that use Pago Nube will no longer have to pay the cost per transaction Until now, they paid according to the plan they had previously chosen.
Among the advantages of Pago Nube we can mention:
- Discounted cost per transaction
- centralized management
- transparent checkout
- Security
- Better conditions with all forms of payment
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Payment by bank transfer or deposit
This option is convenient if your business already has established logistics to receive payments this way.
One of the advantages of this form of payment, unlike the previous one, is that It has no commissions. This is because the money goes directly into the bank account you choose.
In this case, good organization and definition of processes are essential so that you can offer an agile service to your clients and, in addition, so that you keep your finances in order.
Cash payment
Believe it or not, there is also the possibility of charging cash in your e-commerce! In general, this option is used when you have a physical point of sale and offer deliveries to your premises. Thus, you will be able to offer the alternative of paying in cash at the time of delivery.
Needless to say, as in the previous model, This form of payment does not charge commission.
Once you have defined the payment methods in your virtual store, It is time to talk about the options that exist to get the products to your customers. Keep reading and find out.
How to make shipments with your online store in Argentina?
In Argentina there are several that adapt to different needs and budgets. As in payment methods, is always a plus offer diversity in terms of delivery methods for your customersas shipments express or free shipping, for example.
There are large shipping companies, such as Correo Argentino, that reach all corners of the country. Also, in most cases, they can be integrated with (like Tiendanube 😉 ) and marketplaces.
But in addition to these two large companies, there are others that also offer excellent logistics solutions that adapt to the needs of each business. Among them we can highlight , , and .
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We recommend you visit the web pages of the shipping companies that interest you, so that you can define the one that suits you best. And if you want to know which ones have integration with Tiendanube, be sure to read our article that contains .
Before moving on to the last section of this article, we want to ask you a question: Are you already wanting to open an online store? We invite you to watch this video so you can see how easy and fast it is to do it with Tiendanube. 😉
If I sell online in Argentina, do I have to pay taxes?
The answer is yes, you have to pay taxes. It does not matter if you sell physical or digital products or services, Argentine law requires the payment of taxes, so it is important to consider them when defining the prices of your products or services.
Like any well established business, you also have to issue invoices, declare your expenses and income and comply with all tax obligations dictated by the AFIP.
Here we share a list of them. In any case, we recommend you seek advice from an expert in the field, in order to ensure that you comply with all tax aspects so that your virtual business can operate legally.
Finally, do not look for a way to “not pay taxes”, Better look for how to bill more and earn better!
We hope that this information has been useful to you and, if you have any questions, write us in the comments. We will be happy to help you!
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