Marketplace update
Shopify Payments approval for non-resident Delaware LLCs: 2026 update
Updated Shopify Payments approval pattern for non-resident-owned Delaware LLCs in 2026.
Standard approval
Most non-resident-owned Delaware LLCs clear Shopify Payments in 1-5 business days. Required: LLC EIN, US bank routing, passport for owner, clear business description.
Shopify Payments built on Stripe; underlying KYC mirrors Stripe.
Restricted categories
CBD products (regional restrictions). Certain firearms-adjacent. Adult content (handled by separate Shopify Adult product). Tobacco/vape (regional restrictions).
Restricted categories require alternative payment gateways via Shopify's third-party processor apps.
If Shopify Payments rejects
Use Stripe directly via Shopify's Stripe app. PayPal Business with non-resident KYC. Regional processors matching customer base.
Compare per-transaction fees across alternatives at expected volume.
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