Shopify Experts for Uruguay-Based Stores

Most Shopify work for a Uruguayan store can happen from anywhere. What separates a useful remote hire from a risky one is whether they've built a store that takes pesos without Shopify Payments, which isn't offered in Uruguay, and with tax rates entered by hand.

Too few Shopify experts in Uruguay have joined shopexperts so far to fill a list of their own. The listing below shows remote experts instead: based in other countries, and working with merchants across Latin America.

That isn't a compromise. A remote expert with the right references usually beats a nearby one without them, provided you check those references properly and test the expert on something small first.

Pick two or three profiles, send each the same short brief, and ask for a fixed-price quote.

Remote Shopify experts for Uruguayan stores

Richard Forbes-Simpson

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Shopify Plus EngineerNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomFrom $100

5.00(8 reviews)

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Shopify stores that earn their keep. I run Graftstudio, the technical and commercial lead for mid-market DTC brands on Shopify Plus. Brands bring me in when the store has outgrown the people who set it up. I find what it's costing, fix what the numbers say pays, and measure every change. In 15+ years I have partnered with over 160 brands that generate £80m in sales across their stores. Cult Gaia, Victoria Beckham, Gymshark, Seafolly and Ireland's largest salon group among them. I'm a Shopify Plus Partner, and three in four brands come back. I take on a small number of brands at a time, offering audits, fix sprints and fractional store ownership.

Packaged services

Shopify Plus storefront audit,Custom theme / Plus storefront build,Retained / fractional Plus development

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Satish Voddi

Frontend EngineerOttawa, CanadaFrom $95

4.81(13 reviews)

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With over eight years of experience as a full-stack Shopify developer, I translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly features that are built on scalable and reliable code. With a strong eye for design and focus on conversions, I create storefronts that look great and perform. If you're seeking a collaborator who values performance and long-term partnerships, let's talk. What I do: Custom features & theme development Convert Figma designs to responsive storefronts Custom apps, APIs, and system integrations UX/conversion improvements I specialize in: Bundle builders Cart drawers, Upsells Complex Metafield/Metaobjects implementations Subscriptions optimizations Section rendering API and ajax

Offered services

Shopify Development

Store Setup & Management

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Tom Hooker

Front-End DeveloperLondon, United KingdomFrom $400

5.00(11 reviews)

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Hey I'm Tom, your local Manchester dev 🖐️ I'm a Shopify developer and have over 10 years experience on Shopify! My journey with Shopify has been a interesting one, I first started as Merchant but soon realised I enjoyed more setting up and building stores, with skills in Figma and most coding languages, I can help you with most things Shopify! I specialise in the technical challenges that come with scale: platform migrations, custom app development, system integrations, and automation. What I work on: Shopify & Shopify Plus development Custom Shopify apps (Remix, React, GraphQL) ERP, CRM & third-party integrations B2B & wholesale ecommerce Shopify POS & omnichannel implementations Migrations from Magento, WooCommerce, NetSuite & custom platforms Subscriptions & recurring billing Performance optimisation & technical audits Automation via Shopify Flow, Functions & APIs How I work: Discovery and technical validation first, to reduce project risk Built for long-term scalability, not short-term workarounds Clear communication throughout Support after launch Send me your requirements or store URL — I'll give you practical recommendations on the best approach before any commitment is required.

Packaged services

Shopify Store Redesign,Site builds and migrations,AI services,Update theme to latest version,Custom Shopify App Development,Custom apps for Shopify App store or private,Advanced Discount System,Checkout Development,Progressive shipping bar,Shopify site speed optimisation,Shopify Plus Migration

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Dreams To Life, LLC

AgencyWashington, United StatesFrom $100

5.00(6 reviews)

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Dreams To Life, LLC is a trusted Shopify development agency specializing in custom store builds, theme customization, and advanced troubleshooting. With years of experience supporting eCommerce brands, we deliver scalable, high-performance Shopify solutions that drive growth and conversion. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of UX, design, and business strategy, allowing us to turn creative visions into powerful, functional online stores. Core Expertise: Full Shopify store setup & custom development Theme design, optimization, and maintenance App integrations & API development Speed optimization and technical debugging Migration to Shopify / Shopify Plus Ongoing support & store management At Dreams To Life, we focus on quality, reliability, and results — helping clients transform ideas into thriving online businesses.

Packaged services

$50 to build Store for Newbies

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Aesymmetric

AgencyWashington, United StatesFrom $100

5.00(4 reviews)

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We are a boutique agency that partners with Shopify brands to help with custom development and CRO. We think of and create solutions, theme customizations, and custom apps for your brand to optimize your store and increase sales. We also specialize in AI integrations and automations. Read hundreds of reviews from our brand partners here - http://aesymmetric.xyz/client-reviews

Packaged services

Full Conversion Rate Optimization Review and Report,5 Hours of Shopify Development Monthly Retainer,10 Hours of Shopify Development Monthly Retainer

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Thails

AgencyAmsterdam, NetherlandsFrom $2500

4.93(17 reviews)

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Thails is a Shopify Plus agency specializing in high-converting eCommerce experiences. Built on 8+ years of hands-on eCommerce expertise, we've helped 50+ global brands — including Absolut Elyx, Hey Harper, and GURU Beverage — grow revenue by optimizing their stores for conversion, UX, and performance. Our founder launched their first online business at 16 and has been obsessed with turning browsers into buyers ever since. That merchant-first mentality drives everything we do. What We Do: We combine custom Shopify Plus development with data-driven UX design and conversion optimization to create stores that don't just look great—they perform exceptionally. From new store launches to migrations and strategic redesigns, we partner with ambitious brands ready to scale. What Sets Us Apart: We own outcomes, not just tasks. We focus on revenue impact, not activity. Our clients average 25-35% improvement in conversion rates within the first 3 months of working together. We've been merchants ourselves. As store owners, we know that revenue is everything. We've experienced slow load times tanking conversions, poor UX killing AOV, and features that sounded good but added friction. That's why we're obsessed with optimization. We don't add complexity unless it drives growth. Every design choice, every line of code, every feature we implement is validated against one metric: Does this help your customers buy more? Results speak louder than promises. Our clients see 25-35% conversion rate improvements, reduced cart abandonment, and higher average order values. We measure success by your revenue growth, not by completion dates. Let's discuss your project now, book a call here: https://thails.com/book-free-call/ 25+ 5 Star Reviews: here and here See all our case studies here

Packaged services

Growth UX Audit,Shopify Ongoing Support & Maintenance - Monthly Retainer Plans,New Shopify Store Development

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Envision

AgencyWashington, United StatesFrom $5000

5.00(42 reviews)

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Your partners in growth on Shopify Hi there! I'm Leighton. My team and I have been building Shopify websites for over a decade, and we've helped over 350 store owners build, launch, and grow their businesses. We specialize in helping our clients improve their conversion rates, average order values, and customer lifetime value to grow their profits through excellent design. We don't just do the bare minimum of exactly what our clients ask us to do. Instead, we provide creative suggestions, pushback, and recommendations throughout our relationship to guide you in the right direction and find hidden opportunities for growth. If you need a seasoned team who can help you grow your business, let’s find out if we’re a good fit to work together.

Offered services

Shopify Development

Store Setup & Management

Marketing & Growth

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Steven Hudspith

Shopify ConsultantLondon, United KingdomFrom $1000

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Helping Shopify stores build an authentic brand that aligns across every touchpoint. I consult with merchants to audit their Brand DNA identity and ensure it flows seamlessly through the entire business. By making your identity clear and consistent across all experiences, we build trust and ensure you stand out to AI agents. Let’s optimise your CX to improve long-term retention, lower your acquisition costs (CAC), and turn casual visitors into loyal, sustainable customers.

Offered services

Consulting & Strategy

Design, UX & Branding

Marketing & Growth

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Glaze Digital

AgencyLondon, United KingdomFrom $100

5.00(6 reviews)

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Glaze Digital is a Belfast-based Shopify Premier Partner agency (top 0.3% of agencies worldwide) working with brands globally, with over 250 stores launched and more than £20 million in monthly revenue generated across our client base. We are a fully in-house team of Shopify and Klaviyo specialists, holding Klaviyo Gold Partner status alongside Google and Meta accreditations. From migration and new builds to CRO, email marketing and ongoing growth, we handle everything under one roof.

Packaged services

Shopify Store Design & Development,Store Migration,Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO),Shopify Plus Development,Ongoing Support & Consultancy

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Sean Hopkins

Front-End DeveloperWashington, United StatesFrom $200

5.00(73 reviews)

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Over the last 10+ years, I’ve worked as a freelancer, spent four years at a creative agency leading design, development, and client delivery, and now run a 2-person team that feels more like a creative partner than a traditional agency. We work closely with merchants who want a Shopify site that actually reflects the brand they’ve built — and can support where they’re going next. I’m most interested in projects where design, dev, and strategy all overlap — where there’s a real problem to solve, not just a template to swap.

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Store Setup & Management

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What this page lists for Uruguay, and how to hire across borders

No local shortlist yet. Experts based in Uruguay are still scarce on shopexperts, and this page doesn't pretend otherwise. The listing shows experts based in other countries who take on Latin American clients, so every hire you make from it is a remote one.

Next door shares your clock. Argentina and Brazil have their own pages, linked at the foot of this one, with experts based in those countries. An expert in Buenos Aires or São Paulo keeps the same hours as Montevideo, which helps when something breaks on launch day. Sharing a clock doesn't mean they've built a Uruguayan checkout, though, so check references the same way.

References from a store like yours. The best predictor of a good result is a store the expert has already set up that sells in Uruguay. Failing that, look for one with the same constraints: a third-party payment provider, manual tax rates and a Spanish checkout. Ask for the URL and place a test order as far as the payment page to see how it handles pesos.

A contract in one currency. Your store sells in Uruguayan pesos; the person you hire might bill in their own currency. Settle the contract currency up front, along with who pays transfer fees, so the final invoice matches the quote you accepted.

Accounts in your name. You create the store and the provider account yourself, then grant the expert staff access. If the relationship ends, you remove one user rather than negotiating to get your own store back.

Testing a remote Shopify expert on a small, paid job

The cheapest insurance against a bad remote hire is one small job, paid in full, before the big one.

Pick a task with a visible result. Good trial jobs for a Uruguayan store: linking your payment provider to a test store and pushing a payment through in pesos, entering your tax rates and checking totals on three test orders, or translating the full checkout flow into Spanish. Each is small, and you can check the result yourself.

Watch how they work, not just what they deliver. Did they ask questions before quoting? Did they flag a problem early or sit on it until the deadline? Did the handover note explain what changed? Those habits carry straight into the full project.

Ask three questions before the trial. Which payment providers have they connected for stores in this region? How will they handle tax when Shopify only offers Manual Tax in Uruguay? And what will they test before telling you it's done?

Then brief the full job properly. Include your products and catalogue size, which provider takes payments, any in-person selling, the store's currency and language, and any countries you ship to beyond Uruguay. A remote expert can't guess local defaults, so spell them out.

Who handles what in a Uruguayan Shopify set-up

Some of Uruguay's set-up is yours to decide; the rest is a job for your expert. Split it that way and nothing falls between you.

You choose the payment provider; the expert connects it. Uruguayan stores can't use Shopify Payments, which leaves checkout to an outside payment provider. You pick it, based on fees and the payment methods your customers expect, and apply for the account. Your expert connects it, sets the store currency to the Uruguayan peso (UYU) and tests a payment and a refund.

Your accountant sets the tax rates; the expert enters them. Uruguay gets Manual Tax only on Shopify, with no Shopify Tax or Basic Tax, so the platform charges what's entered and nothing more. The expert configures the rates, checks order totals and, if you want automation, can set up a third-party tax app instead.

You buy the POS hardware; the expert checks it first. Shopify doesn't deliver its own POS hardware to Uruguay. Before you order a card reader or receipt printer from a third-party retailer, have the expert check the model is one Shopify supports.

You pick the language; the expert finishes it. The admin and checkout both come in Spanish. Once you've chosen Spanish, the expert should translate anything you've customised: checkout fields, shipping notes and edited order emails.

Set-up work worth hiring out for a Uruguayan store

These are the jobs where a Uruguayan store gets the most from a few days of expert time:

Connecting a payment provider

A third-party provider set up and tested in Uruguayan pesos

Entering and testing tax rates

Manual rates from your accountant, checked on real orders

Shipping beyond Uruguay

Zones, rates and prices for customers in other countries

Spanish storefront and emails

Custom checkout text, policies and notifications translated

Moving from another platform

Products, customers and redirects carried over to Shopify

In-store selling

Supported POS hardware confirmed before you buy it

Shopify experts for Uruguay: what merchants ask

Agency or freelancer: which suits a Uruguayan store hiring remotely?

It depends on how much coordination the job needs. An agency bundles design, development and someone managing the timeline into a single contract, which helps on a full launch or a migration. A freelancer is usually quicker and cheaper for a contained job such as a payment provider integration. Either way, ask who covers when your main contact is unavailable, because you can't walk round to their office.

How do I budget without a Uruguay price range?

This page shows no price range: experts based in Uruguay are too scarce for a fair one. Get two or three fixed-price quotes against the same brief, in the same currency, and ask each what's excluded: content entry, app costs and post-launch fixes are the usual gaps. Pay a deposit up front and release the rest as each stage goes live in your store.

Does a Uruguayan store need custom development?

Rarely at launch. Most of the work is configuration: the payment provider, peso pricing, manual tax rates and a Spanish checkout. If someone proposes custom code, ask why an existing app and a few settings won't do, and agree who maintains it when Shopify or your theme changes. For genuinely custom features, shortlist experts whose profiles list Shopify Development and who can show work they've shipped.

Who should apply for the payment provider account, me or the expert?

You. The account holds your revenue, so it belongs in your business's name. A good expert will advise on providers that suit a store selling in Uruguayan pesos and tell you what each needs from you, but the application, and the approval wait that follows, is yours. Start it early; the store can be finished long before it can take a real payment.

What changes if I want to ship outside Uruguay?

Quite a lot. You'll need shipping zones and rates for each destination, a decision on which currencies to show, translated content, such as Portuguese if Brazil is on the list, and confirmation that your payment provider accepts foreign cards. Scope it separately from the core build. International expansion experts handle this as a dedicated job.