Set Up Your US LLC and Unlock Stripe, PayPal, and US Supplier Access - From Pakistan

Yes. A Pakistani citizen can legally form a US LLC without visiting the United States. There's no citizenship or residency requirement. The process involves selecting a state, appointing a registered agent, filing Articles of Organization, and obtaining an EIN from the IRS. No US Social Security Number required.

Wyoming, for most Pakistani dropshippers. Annual fees are low (around $60/year), privacy protections are stronger, there's no state income tax for non-residents, and the annual maintenance process is simpler than Delaware's. Delaware makes sense only if you're planning to raise venture capital or bring in institutional investment. For early-stage lean operations from Pakistan, Wyoming wins on almost every practical point. See our full comparison at best US state for Pakistani dropshippers.

Non-US residents apply for an EIN using IRS Form SS-4. No Social Security Number needed - the form goes in by fax or mail and the IRS issues your EIN directly. Done independently, that can take 4-6 weeks. Xpezia handles the EIN application on your behalf as part of the formation process, which cuts down delays and removes the back-and-forth with the IRS.

Yes. Once your US LLC is formed and your EIN is issued, you apply for Stripe using your US business entity details - your LLC name, EIN, and US business address. Stripe verifies the business entity, not your physical location. Xpezia walks you through the verification steps to make sure the application goes through properly.

Generally no - not on US federal income tax. If your LLC has no US employees and no physical US presence, and your income isn't US-sourced, the entity is typically treated as a disregarded entity for US federal tax purposes. You're still required to file an annual informational return (Form 5472 and a pro-forma 1120). Sales tax is a separate matter and depends on where your customers are and whether you have nexus in those states.

A registered agent is a person or company with a physical US address that receives official legal and state documents on behalf of your LLC. Every US LLC is legally required to have one. Since you're based in Pakistan, you can't serve as your own registered agent. Xpezia assigns one on your behalf as part of your formation package.

Most formations through Xpezia complete within 7-14 business days. The exact timeline depends on state processing speeds - Wyoming is typically faster. EIN issuance can add time if processed by mail, but Xpezia manages the application to keep things moving.

Yes. Walmart Marketplace requires a US business entity with a verified EIN and US business address to approve a seller account. A Pakistani personal account or sole proprietorship doesn't meet those requirements. With a properly formed US LLC, you can apply as a legitimate US business seller.

Wise Business, Mercury, and Airwallex are the most common. These platforms issue real US account numbers and routing numbers, integrate with Stripe and PayPal, accept Amazon and Shopify payouts, and are fully accessible online from Pakistan. Transfers back to Pakistani banks like HBL or Faisal Bank are straightforward through Wise. See our full banking stack for Pakistani dropshippers guide for a complete breakdown.

Annual requirements typically include filing an Annual Report with your state (Wyoming charges around $60/year), filing Form 5472 and a pro-forma 1120 with the IRS, and maintaining your registered agent. Sales tax obligations apply separately if you have nexus in any US state. Xpezia offers ongoing compliance management as an add-on so nothing gets missed. For more detail, see our sales tax compliance for non-resident dropshippers guide.