Local E-commerce Setup & Operating Partner – South Africa or South America

Job ID: 40588989

Budget: $250 – $750 CAD

**Project Title: Local E-commerce Setup & Operating Partner – South Africa or South America**

We are a Canada-based business looking for an experienced local ecommerce consultant or operating partner in **South Africa or South America**.

Our goal is to establish and operate a locally registered ecommerce business and Shopify store. As we are not residents of the target country, we need assistance completing the local business, banking, payment and ecommerce setup requirements.

**Scope of Work**

The selected freelancer should be able to assist with some or all of the following:

* Local company registration for a foreign owner
* Registered business address
* Corporate bank account application
* Local payment gateway setup
* Shopify or local ecommerce website setup
* Local marketplace account setup
* Ongoing ecommerce store management

We are looking for a legitimate and transparent business structure. All directors, shareholders and beneficial owners must be properly disclosed to banks, payment providers and government authorities.

**Preferred Locations**

* South Africa
* Brazil
* Colombia
* Chile
* Peru
* Argentina
* Other suitable South American countries

**Candidate Requirements**

* Currently residing in the country where the business will be established
* Experience with local company registration and ecommerce operations
* Familiarity with Shopify, local payment gateways and business banking
* Knowledge of local tax, accounting and compliance requirements
* Verifiable professional experience and references
* Strong English communication skills
* Spanish or Portuguese skills are preferred for South American applicants

**Payment Structure**

We are open to discussing:

* A one-time setup fee
* A fixed monthly store management fee
Please provide a clear breakdown of:

1. Your country and city
2. Services you can provide
3. One-time setup cost
4. Monthly management fee
5. Estimated completion timeline
6. Documents required from us
7. Relevant ecommerce or company-registration experience
8. Examples of previous projects
9. Whether you are applying as an individual or a registered company

Applicants with experience helping foreign-owned businesses establish local ecommerce operations will be given priority.