Real scenario · Pakistan × Shopify store
Shopify store owner from Pakistan forming a Delaware LLC
A Pakistani entrepreneur running a Shopify DTC store needs a US LLC to access Shopify Payments and Stripe in USD for US-customer transactions.
The challenge
Pakistan-resident Shopify store owner targeting US customers cannot access Shopify Payments without a US business entity. Without Shopify Payments, the store relies on PayPal (which has its own non-US-seller restrictions) or alternative gateways with higher fees.
Banking path
Delewarellc applies to Wise Business (high approval rate for Pakistan), Mercury (improving for Pakistan B2B), Payoneer, Relay, and Lili. Most Pakistani Shopify founders end up with Wise as primary and Payoneer as backup. Stripe (via Shopify Payments) routes US-card revenue to the Wise or Mercury account.
Tax compliance path
Pakistani founder files Form 5472 + Form 1120 annually via a Karachi or Lahore-based CA. Pakistan-US tax treaty applies. Sales tax economic-nexus rules in US states apply based on order delivery patterns.
Formation path with Delewarellc
Standard 8-10 day Delewarellc timeline. Bank applications focus on Wise and Mercury for Shopify Payments integration. EIN required for Shopify Payments KYC, completed Days 6-8.
Outcome
Pakistan-based founder operates a US-LLC Shopify store with Shopify Payments enabled. Customer card payments flow into the US LLC bank account; selectively repatriated to Pakistan or held for inventory restocking. Annual compliance: Form 5472, Delaware franchise tax, BOI report.
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