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Guide21 min readJuly 12, 2026

Essential Checklist Before Starting Your E-Commerce Journey in India (2026 Master Guide)

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Essential Checklist Before Starting Your E-Commerce Journey in India (2026 Master Guide)
Guide

1. Legal, GST & Business Formalities

Launching an online store without proper legal compliance invites severe penalties from Indian tax authorities and leads to bank account freezes. Verify these 5 items before opening your store to the public:

  • GST Registration: Mandated for inter-state e-commerce sales across India.
  • Current Business Bank Account: In your registered firm/company name.
  • MSME / Udyam Certificate: Provides access to government priority lending and interest subsidies.
  • FSSAI License: Required if selling food, organic teas, or dietary supplements.
  • Trademark Application: Secure your brand name and logo mark with the Indian Patent & Trademark Registry.

2. Domain, Branding & High-Res Catalog Assets

Secure a memorable .in or .com domain name. High-converting brands feature high-resolution product catalog imagery, lifestyle photoshoots, clean logo files, and transparent PNG assets.

3. Shopify Theme Engineering & Mobile UX Audit

Audit your Shopify theme on real iOS and Android devices. Ensure your homepage and product pages load in sub-1.5 seconds with zero layout shifts.

4. Payment Gateway & COD Verification Hooks

Configure 1-tap UPI intent payment drawers (Razorpay / Cashfree / PhonePe) and set up automated COD verification rules to prevent bogus orders.

5. Shipping Logistics & NDR Setup

Integrate your shipping aggregator (Shiprocket / Delhivery) and set up automated WhatsApp non-delivery tracking workflows to maintain low RTO rates.

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SalePXL Team

The SalePXL Team specializes in bespoke Shopify Liquid development, high-speed headless stores, and conversion rate optimization (CRO) for D2C brands.

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