# Merchant

The `merchant` object describes the merchant, including company status, address, and formatting preferences.

## Usage Example

```liquid
{%- comment -%} Show merchant address and time zone {%- endcomment -%}
<p>
  Address: {{ merchant.address }}<br>
  Time Zone: {{ merchant.time_zone }}
</p>

{%- comment -%} Format a date using the merchant's date and time formats {%- endcomment -%}
<p>
  Date: {{ some_date | date: merchant.date_format }}<br>
  DateTime: {{ some_date | date: merchant.datetime_format }}<br>
  Time: {{ some_date | date: merchant.time_format }}
</p>
```

## Properties

### address

Returns the merchant [address](/reference/liquid/objects/store/address/).

### date_format

Returns the default date format.

### datetime_format

Returns the default datetime format.

### is_company

Returns true if the merchant is a company.

### is_on_trial

Returns true if the merchant is on trial.

### time_format

Returns the default time format.

### time_zone

Returns the merchant time zone.