How should I choose the region during registration?

When registering for a Spreadconnect account, selecting the appropriate region - United States or Europe - is a crucial step that influences your store's operations, including production, shipping, and product availability.

Why Region Selection Matters

Although Spreadconnect offers global shipping, each merchant must choose a primary production location during registration. This decision determines where your products are manufactured and shipped from, affecting delivery times, shipping costs, and the range of available products

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Region

1. Customer Base Location:
   If the majority of your customers are in North America, selecting the United States as your production region can lead to faster shipping times and lower delivery costs. Conversely, if your customer base is primarily in Europe, choosing the Europe region is advisable.

2. Product Availability:
   Some products are exclusive to specific regions due to varying production techniques and assortments. Selecting the region that offers the products you intend to sell ensures a smoother operation.

3. Shipping Considerations:
   While both regions ship to most countries, choosing a production location closer to your primary market can reduce shipping times and costs, enhancing customer satisfaction.

4. Legal and Tax Implications:
   Your contractual partner varies based on the selected region. For North America/Oceania, it's Spreadshirt, Inc., and for Europe, it's sprd.net AG. This distinction may have implications for taxation and legal compliance.

Can I Change My Region Later?

Currently, Spreadconnect does not support changing the production region after registration. If you need to operate in both regions, consider creating separate accounts for each.

Choosing the right region during registration is vital for optimizing your print-on-demand business with Spreadconnect.

By aligning your production location with your target market, you can offer faster shipping, access region-specific products, and ensure compliance with local regulations.