NetMoneyLab
Social & Content

How to Sell on Instagram: Requirements, Setup and Costs

NetMoneyLab ยท Oct 19, 2026

In practice

setting up an Instagram Shop is free, according to Shopify, but you need a professional account, a store on your own domain and approval from Meta.

What do I need before I start?

Based on Shopify's guide and Help Center, the requirements are:

How much does it cost?

Selling on Instagram is free, and there is no fee to set up an Instagram Shop, per Shopify's guide.

How do I set it up?

The steps below follow Shopify's guide. If you do not use Shopify, the guide says to start with Meta Commerce Manager.

How does checkout work?

Shopify's guide describes shoppers browsing your Instagram Shop and completing checkout on your online store.

What about sales tax?

As of August 2025, you are responsible for collecting sales tax on orders placed through your Instagram Shop, according to Shopify.

How to Sell on Instagram: Requirements, Setup and Costs

Read the full article

Read the full article