Union Works is a small, senior team of Shopify developers specialising in custom app development. We build private, custom and public Shopify apps that power bespoke workflows, complex features and advanced business logic for growing merchants. Our team of four has been building on Shopify since 2016, with deep experience across the Shopify Admin API, Storefront API, Functions, webhooks, and Shopify POS. We regularly use apps as the backbone for tailored solutions, whether that’s extending checkout and POS behaviour, integrating third-party systems, or creating custom tools that don’t exist off-the-shelf. We focus on well-architected, maintainable solutions that fit neatly into a merchant’s existing stack. From internal tools and private apps to fully supported public apps, we’re comfortable handling complex requirements and translating them into reliable, scalable Shopify solutions.
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MB WAY and Multibanco are the payment methods Shopify lists specifically for stores in Portugal, and both run through Shopify Payments, so neither needs a separate provider. Getting them live, with VAT set up and a Portuguese-language checkout, is the core of a Portuguese launch. That's where an expert earns the fee; the theme is the easy part.
As of October 2026, 12 Shopify experts in Portugal are listed on shopexperts: 8 agencies and 4 freelancers, in Lisbon, Porto, Braga and towns such as Coimbra and Funchal. All 12 offer store setup and management, 10 list Shopify development, and half list finance, tax and compliance work.
The Portuguese profiles appear first below. Pick two or three of them and send each the same short brief.
Top-rated Shopify experts in Portugal
Most agencies consider the job done when the task is finished. We consider the job done when your business grows. Backed by experience in building globally recognized apps and running our own e-commerce ventures, we offer a true merchant’s perspective. From pixel-perfect UX to proactive conversion optimization, we treat your project as our personal business card. A Genuine Business Ally: We don't just tick boxes. We align our goals with yours, ensuring that our work contributes directly to your bottom line. Built by Merchants, for Merchants: With experience running our own e-commerce projects and building global apps, we bring a practical, owner-centric perspective to your project. Proactive Optimization: We don’t wait for you to spot the gaps. We actively look for ways to improve UX and conversion rates while we work. Uncompromising Quality: We treat every pixel and line of code as a representation of our reputation. If it’s not perfect, it doesn’t leave our studio.
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I’m a Shopify Developer specialising in Shopify Plus builds, custom apps, and high-performance storefronts. I help growing brands turn complex requirements into fast, scalable, conversion-focused solutions. I work hands-on with Liquid, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS to create custom themes, build private Shopify apps, and extend Shopify beyond its out-of-the-box limits. I also provide reliable integration and ongoing support, ensuring stores stay fast, stable, and ready to scale. I’m used to working with established teams, tight timelines, and high-traffic environments where quality and performance matter. If you need a Shopify partner who understands both the technical depth and commercial impact, let’s build something together.
• 4+ years of exclusive Shopify development experience • Built and customized storefronts for 100+ brands • Long-term collaboration with one of the largest Shopify agencies in the DACH region (Eshop Guide), working on enterprise stores including New Balance • Long-term collaboration with a leading Shopify CRO agency (ConversionWise), supporting high-growth brands such as G FUEL • Developed Shopify apps, both bespoke client solutions as well as public apps published on the Shopify App Store
Craftiville is a modern Shopify development agency built on expertise, creativity, and precision. •We specialize in crafting customized eCommerce solutions from store setups and migrations to app development and performance optimization all designed to help brands thrive in the digital marketplace. • Our identity reflects who we are: a team of experienced developers with a global mindset and a passion for elevating online experiences. • At Craftiville, every detail matters. We combine technical mastery with a deep understanding of our clientsʼ goals to deliver solutions that are efficient, scalable, and beautifully executed. • More than a service provider, weʼre your success partner turning your eCommerce vision into a crafted reality.
I’m a senior frontend developer specialising in Shopify, with over a decade of experience building, rebuilding, and optimising high-performing ecommerce stores. Most of my work sits at the intersection of UX, performance, and maintainable architecture - I like things to look good, load fast, and not become a nightmare six months later. My core stack is Shopify Liquid, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and React, with CSS-first approaches where possible. I’m a big advocate for using native Shopify features properly - metaobjects, metafields, theme architecture, and Shopify Functions - before reaching for apps. Fewer dependencies, fewer fires to put out later. Tools-wise, I live in Figma, GitHub, Shopify CLI, and VS Code. For more bespoke builds, I’ve worked with Astro, Supabase, Sanity, and headless setups where they actually make sense (not just for the buzzwords). Performance, accessibility, and CRO are always part of the conversation, not an afterthought. Projects I’m proud of include large-scale theme rebuilds for established DTC brands, complex product customisation flows (including dynamic pricing and inventory logic), and long-term optimisation work where conversion and maintainability genuinely improved over time. I’ve worked both agency-side and in-house, so I’m comfortable shipping fast and thinking long-term. I’m best suited to merchants who want thoughtful, well-structured solutions rather than quick hacks - but I can still move quickly when needed. I care about doing the job properly, even when that means pushing back a bit.
Front-end developer specialized in Shopify with a strong focus on e-commerce UX, performance, and custom features. I work mainly with fashion and jewelry brands, improving product presentation, cart experience, and conversion through thoughtful UI and well-structured Shopify development using Liquid and Hydrogen when needed. I usually collaborate with teams that already have a designer or clear requirements, and I’m most comfortable working on stores in production that need optimization, custom logic, or scalable improvements rather than generic setups. My approach combines technical precision with a clear understanding of how design and performance impact business results.
Full-Stack Media Buyer & Digital Marketing Consultant advising brands on scalable, data-driven growth strategies, with experience overseeing €100M+ in cumulative advertising spend. I specialize in paid media strategy and execution across Paid Social (Meta, TikTok) and Google Ads, partnering with leadership teams to design and optimize full-funnel media systems that align acquisition, conversion, and long-term revenue growth. Recent wins: Engineered a rapid turnaround of a loss-making e-commerce account, implementing a refined campaign framework that enabled profitable scaling from $40/day to $100/day within 24 hours, generating 5.43x ROAS Did $1.1m in top-line revenue on Black Friday by 1PM for an Athleisure brand with a 4.7x ROAS
7+ Years Experience | Shopify Strategist | Conversion Optimization Expert Certified Shopify Partner and Shopify Expert, specializing in building fully functional, strategically structured, and conversion-optimized Shopify stores. With 6+ years of hands-on experience and 240+ successful Shopify projects, I help brands launch, scale, and optimize high-performing Shopify websites. I focus on clean, theme-based designs that are fast, user-friendly, and built with conversion in mind. I work with DTC, B2C, and B2B businesses, providing end-to-end Shopify solutions, from store setup to long-term Shopify virtual assistance. Strengths & Skills Shopify Front-End Development: Theme customization using PageFly and GemPages Shopify Back-End Setup: Configuring apps, general settings, payments, shipping, and taxes Shopify Store Strategy: Planning site structure, content, and images for optimal user experience Product Management & Shopify Product Upload: Handling bulk uploads, SKUs, variants, collections, and sub-collections Conversion & Optimization: Product page optimization, CRO, speed, and overall store performance Graphic Design: Designing banners, visuals, and branded store assets Notable Experience 7 years of experience as a Shopify designer and Shopify website developer 247+ completed Shopify projects, including complex third-party integrations Built full Shopify stores from scratch, managing thousands of products with multi-level category and subcategory structures for ANA Sourcing Shopify Expert with English fluency Maintained a 4.9-star average rating as a Shopify developer and Shopify designer
We are a digital agency - with our HQ at Patch in York - who focus on brand & product storytelling. We carefully curate, design & build websites that tell people why your brand is special, and why your products are better. Whether it's optimising for conversions or crafting seamless digital experiences, we provide the tools, experience and insights to grow your brand. From design to strategy, we handle the details, so you can focus on what you're great at. We work across liquid themes and headless sites with Shopify - as well as custom builds for growing brands. Get in touch today for a consultation.
A broad Portuguese list that works in English and Spanish
Eight agencies, four freelancers. The Portuguese list splits two to one in favour of agencies. Four freelancers on a list of 12 is a genuine choice for smaller or ongoing work, not a token option. Hand the freelancers defined jobs and the agencies anything that runs from build into marketing.
Broad skills for a short list. Store Setup & Management appears on all 12 profiles, Shopify Development on 10, Marketing & Growth on 8 and Consulting & Strategy on 7. Design, UX & Branding, Copywriting & Content and Finance, Taxes & Compliance are each listed by 6. Half the list offering tax and compliance work is useful for any store that sells across the EU and needs VAT handled properly.
English and Spanish on the profiles. All 12 list English and 10 list Spanish; two profiles add French and one adds Dutch. Portuguese isn't among the languages these profiles state, so if you need copy written in European Portuguese, ask each expert directly rather than assume.
Where they are. Lisbon, Porto and Braga come up most often, with other profiles in towns such as Coimbra, Maia and Funchal. A face-to-face kick-off is possible in the capital and in the north.
How the listing works. Experts based in Portugal come first. After them, the page moves on to experts from other countries who count European merchants among their clients.
Splitting the work between Portuguese and European experts
Twelve local profiles cover most Portuguese launches, but not every skill in depth.
Keep Portugal-specific work local. Switching on MB WAY and Multibanco, checking how VAT appears in euro prices and testing a Portuguese checkout go faster with someone who has done it for stores here. Ask for two live Portuguese stores and click through each checkout as far as the payment step.
Widen the search for capacity. If your project needs a designer, a copywriter and a developer at once, six local profiles in design and six in copy may not give you enough choice. The experts further down the listing add options; ask them for a store they've delivered in Portuguese.
Start with a paid test. Give a new agency a small Portugal-specific job first, such as enabling the local payment methods or auditing the tax settings. You'll see how it scopes, communicates and documents a job before you trust it with a full build.
What the brief needs. Product count, whether you sell only in Portugal or across Iberia, the payment methods you want at checkout, who files your VAT, and whether POS is in scope. POS changes the shopping list, because hardware for Portugal comes from third-party retailers.
Shopify in Portugal: payments, POS and VAT details to get right
Shopify Payments and local methods. Shopify Payments is open to Portuguese stores and pays out in euro. Shopify's documentation lists MB WAY and Multibanco as local payment methods available through it, so a good expert enables both and puts a test transaction through each before launch.
POS hardware is bought elsewhere. Shopify's hardware store doesn't ship to Portugal. Shopify's advice is to source supported POS devices through third-party retailers instead, so have your expert confirm each model is compatible before money changes hands. If POS isn't in scope yet, say so, and the expert can leave locations ready for later.
VAT is your filing, not Shopify's. Shopify does not file or remit EU VAT, so the expert's job is to make the store's settings match what your accountant reports. New stores can use Shopify Tax or enter rates through Manual Tax. If you report through the Union One-Stop Shop, Manual Tax won't do: OSS needs Shopify Tax, or Basic Tax, though Basic Tax is open only to stores set up to collect EU tax before 13 May 2026.
Portuguese from admin to checkout. Shopify offers Portuguese (Portugal) in the admin and at checkout, so your team and your customers can work in European Portuguese throughout. Ask your expert to check that checkout and notification wording reads as European rather than Brazilian Portuguese.
What Portugal's Shopify experts offer
Every category below is listed by at least half of the 12 experts based in Portugal.
Store Setup & Management
All 12: launches, settings, catalogue and upkeep
Shopify Development
10 of 12: theme code, custom sections and integrations
Marketing & Growth
8 of 12: acquisition, SEO and retention
Consulting & Strategy
7 of 12: audits, roadmaps and platform decisions
Finance, Taxes & Compliance
6 of 12: VAT configuration and EU tax settings
Design and copywriting
6 of 12 list each: brand, UX and site copy
Hiring Shopify experts in Portugal: your questions answered
For a small catalogue and standard settings, often yes: payments with MB WAY and Multibanco, VAT, a theme and a Portuguese checkout are configuration work. A solo freelancer struggles with breadth, meaning design, copy and marketing at once. If you need all three, hire an agency or pair a freelancer with a copywriter from the list. Four of the 12 experts based in Portugal are freelancers.
Ten of the 12 Portuguese profiles list Shopify Development, so the skills are there; whether a given expert has connected your particular system is another matter. Name the system in your brief, ask for a store where they built a similar connection, and agree who maintains it when either side updates. Integrations tend to break quietly, so ask how they'd monitor it.
Often, yes. Every expert based in Portugal lists English, so a brand run from the UK, Ireland or further afield can brief them directly. What a local expert adds is checkout knowledge: which local payment methods to switch on and how a European Portuguese store should read. Ask for a live Portuguese store they set up, and have a native reader check its checkout wording.
Often, yes. Ten of the 12 experts based in Portugal list Spanish, so an Iberian brand can keep one supplier for both stores. Check they've built for Spanish customers, not only Portuguese ones, and agree who writes the Spanish copy. Six list copywriting, so ask which languages that covers.
For most stores, yes. It pays out in euro and carries MB WAY and Multibanco, so the local methods don't need a separate provider. Add another payment provider only if you need a method Shopify Payments doesn't offer, and weigh that against a second set of payouts to reconcile every month.