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Shopify Payments eligibility for non-resident Delaware LLCs
How Shopify Payments approves non-resident-owned Delaware LLCs. What product categories are restricted and what to do if Shopify Payments rejects.
What Shopify Payments requires
Shopify store registered to the LLC. LLC's EIN. US-bank-account routing for US-customer payouts (Mercury, Wise, Payoneer all work). Owner identity verification (passport for non-residents).
Shopify Payments is built on Stripe; the underlying KYC mirrors Stripe's. Shopify's product-category restrictions are stricter than baseline Stripe in some areas.
Restricted product categories
CBD products: regional restrictions vary by US state; Shopify Payments treats CBD conservatively. Certain supplements with unproven health claims. Firearms and firearms-adjacent products. Adult content (handled by separate Shopify product). Tobacco and vape products: regional restrictions.
Restricted categories require alternative payment gateways. Shopify supports many third-party processors via apps.
If Shopify Payments rejects
Use Stripe directly via Shopify's Stripe app integration. Use PayPal Business (with non-resident-specific KYC). Use regional processors that match your customer base.
Each alternative has different per-transaction fees. Compare total cost across volume projections before committing.
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