Will the money be lost if Shopify closes the store?

Once a Shopify store is suspended, there is basically no way to recover it. You will lose all the data, SKUs, and domain associated with your Shopify store.

After setting up a Shopify independent store, sellers must comply with the platform’s rules to avoid the risk of suspension. But will the funds be lost if Shopify closes the store? Let’s take a closer look.

The money cannot be recovered once Shopify closes the store. Once a Shopify store is suspended, there is almost no chance of reinstatement, and you will lose all the data, SKUs, and domain associated with your store.

Shopify Entry Requirements and Fees

1. Company Registration: 2,500 RMB

   • A business license is required for registering an independent store and setting up payment accounts.

   • Hiring an agency to register a company typically costs around 2,500 RMB (varies by region).

2. Shopify Subscription Fee: ~250 RMB/month (39 USD)

   • Shopify offers three pricing tiers:

     • $29/month (Recommended for beginners)

     • $79/month

     • $299/month

   • Additional costs may include paid plugins (~$10/month), but beginners can start without them.

3. Website Design Costs: 0 RMB (Free if DIY)

   • You can use free templates and design the site yourself to save costs.

   • Paid templates (a few dozen USD) or professional design services (thousands to tens of thousands RMB) are optional.

   • Since Shopify is user-friendly, this cost can be $0 initially.

4. Payment Gateway Fees: 0–5,000 RMB

   • PayPal: Free to set up with a domestic company.

   • Credit Card Payment Gateways (e.g., Stripe): Requires an overseas company (~3,000–5,000 RMB).

   • Some domestic credit card processors charge annual fees ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of RMB.

   • Recommendation for beginners: Start with PayPal and consider credit card gateways later. Budget around 5,000 RMB if needed.

5. Domain Purchase: ~150 RMB/year

   • Standard domains cost about 150 RMB/year.

   • Premium or brand-related domains can range from hundreds to tens of thousands of RMB.

Conclusion

As explained above, once a Shopify store is suspended, the funds cannot be recovered, and you will lose all store data, SKUs, and the domain. Therefore, sellers must operate their stores in compliance with Shopify’s policies to avoid suspension risks.