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Shopify Payments is only available in a list of supported countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, EU, plus a handful of others). If you live in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, or most of South America or Southeast Asia, you cannot use Shopify Payments directly. You are stuck using PayPal or third-party gateways with worse fees and slower payouts. A Wyoming LLC fixes this for $397. You register Shopify as a US business, link Shopify Payments to Stripe US, and route payouts to a US business bank. Formation runs in 24 hours and the EIN takes 8 to 10 business days.

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Shopify Payments only works for sellers in a list of supported countries. If you are not in one of them, a Wyoming LLC with a US EIN and US bank account fixes that. You list as a US business on Shopify and unlock Shopify Payments, Shop Pay, and built-in fraud tooling. The package is $397. Formation runs in 24 hours, EIN follows in 8 to 10 business days, and Mercury sits ready right after.

By Zawwad, Founder & CEO, WyomingLLC by Topslice LLC.

Last updated May 20, 2026

Why a Wyoming LLC fixes the Shopify Payments problem

Shopify Payments runs on Stripe under the hood. Stripe only operates in a list of supported countries. So if you live in an unsupported country, you cannot link Shopify Payments to your local bank. The default workaround is PayPal Express, which is more expensive and pays out slower.

A Wyoming LLC with an EIN and a US business bank gives you a US-registered identity inside Shopify. You then enable Shopify Payments, which routes through Stripe US, and your payouts land in Mercury or Relay in USD. Total setup time: about 3 to 4 weeks from order to first payout.

And once you are inside the US ecosystem, you also unlock Shop Pay (Shopify's accelerated checkout), Shop Pay Installments (BNPL for US customers), and the full Shopify Fraud Protect tooling.

The Shopify stack after Wyoming LLC formation

Your stack post-formation needs to connect Shopify to the LLC's US identity, link Stripe US through Shopify Payments, and route deposits to Mercury or Relay.

  1. Wyoming LLC formed under Title 17, Chapter 29 ($397, 24 hours)
  2. EIN via IRS Form SS-4 (8 to 10 business days)
  3. Mercury business bank for Shopify Payments deposits
  4. Shopify store re-registered as US business with the LLC name and EIN
  5. Shopify Payments enabled (routes through Stripe US automatically)
  6. Shop Pay and Shop Pay Installments enabled for accelerated checkout
  7. Optional: separate Stripe account for non-Shopify revenue (subscription products, course offers)
  8. Form 5472 + pro forma 1120 filed annually ($99 add-on)

How US tax works on Shopify revenue

Shopify revenue from US customers is generally not Effectively Connected Income for a non-resident pass-through LLC. So US federal income tax owed is typically zero. You do file Form 5472 + pro forma 1120 every year regardless. Missing it costs $25,000.

Sales tax is the other layer. Most US states have economic nexus thresholds at $100K sales or 200 transactions per year per state. Once you cross those thresholds in a given state, you owe sales tax registration in that state. Shopify Tax (built-in) helps track and collect, but you handle the registration.

If your fulfillment uses US warehouses (ShipBob, Easyship US), you may create ECI through US physical presence. Global fulfillment (AliExpress, CJ, drop-ship via global partners) typically avoids ECI exposure.

Running multiple Shopify stores under one LLC

Many sellers we onboard run 3 to 8 Shopify stores under one Wyoming LLC. Each store has its own brand, niche, and product line. They share the legal entity and the US business identity for Shopify Payments.

The benefit is one formation cost, one annual maintenance, and one tax filing for all stores. The downside is shared liability across stores. If one store gets a chargeback dispute or legal complaint, the LLC absorbs it.

For most multi-store setups, this is fine. The LLC structure already protects your personal assets. Separate LLCs only matter if you want one store walled off from the others (e.g. a high-risk niche separated from your main brand).

Banking for Shopify sellers

Mercury is the default primary bank for Shopify sellers. Shopify Payments deposits ACH to your linked US bank, and Mercury handles ACH deposits at no fee. Approval rate for Shopify profiles in our intake sits at roughly 75% for clean business descriptions.

Relay is the alternative if you want sub-accounts (separate Mercury accounts per store, or per spending category). 20 sub-accounts under one LLC. Useful for multi-store sellers who want to track P&L separately per brand.

Wise Business is the fallback. Approval at 95% but limited Shop Pay integration since Wise is not a chartered US bank (custodial structure). Use Wise for cross-border supplier payments rather than as the primary Shopify deposit account.

Common Shopify seller mistakes with Wyoming LLCs

  1. Forgetting to re-register Shopify as a US business after forming the LLC (Shopify Payments stays unavailable until you do)
  2. Linking Shopify Payments to a personal bank account instead of the LLC bank (kills liability protection)
  3. Skipping Form 5472 because Shopify Payments handles tax (it does not, that is a different layer)
  4. Running multiple stores under personal accounts instead of consolidating into the LLC
  5. Vague business description on the Mercury application (Shopify-specific specifics help approval)
  6. Not enabling Shopify Tax or sales tax tracking for US-state nexus monitoring
  7. Choosing Delaware on YouTube guru advice when Wyoming saves $300+ per year

What is included for Shopify sellers at $397

  • Wyoming LLC formation under Title 17, Chapter 29 within 24 hours
  • Wyoming registered agent for year 1
  • Custom operating agreement tuned for single-member or multi-member e-commerce
  • EIN via IRS Form SS-4 (no SSN required)
  • Direct introductions to Mercury, Relay, and Wise Business with Shopify-specific business description coaching
  • Document delivery as searchable PDFs
  • WhatsApp and email support across NYC and Dhaka time zones
  • Form W-8BEN-E guidance for Stripe and Shopify Payments treaty claims

Frequently asked questions

Will Shopify Payments approve a Wyoming LLC for a non-resident?
Yes. Once you re-register your Shopify store as a US business with the LLC name and EIN, Shopify Payments enables automatically. The underlying processor is Stripe US, which accepts the LLC + EIN setup at instant approval for clean profiles.
Do I need a US address to set up Shop Pay?
Your Wyoming registered agent address counts as the US business address. Shop Pay requires the business to be US-registered (which the LLC is), not for you personally to have a US residential address.
Can I run multiple Shopify stores under one LLC?
Yes. One Wyoming LLC can host multiple Shopify stores, each with its own brand and product line. They share the legal entity, the EIN, and the bank account. Many sellers we onboard run 3 to 8 stores under one LLC.
Which bank does Shopify pay out to most reliably?
Mercury is the default for Shopify Payments ACH deposits. No fees, daily payouts, clean integration. Relay works if you want sub-accounts. Wise Business has integration limits and works better for supplier payments than as the primary Shopify deposit account.
Do I owe US tax on Shopify revenue?
Generally no federal income tax if you do not create Effectively Connected Income. Selling to US customers from outside the US, without US employees or US-owned warehouses, typically does not create ECI. Sales tax may apply once you cross state nexus thresholds. Consult a US CPA for specifics.
Can my customers in India, EU, or UK buy from my Shopify store?
Yes. Your Wyoming LLC Shopify store can sell globally. Shopify Payments handles multi-currency display. Stripe US handles the underlying transaction. Customers can pay in their local currency and you receive USD payouts to Mercury.
What about Shopify's 2% extra fee for using a different payment provider?
Shopify charges a 2% fee if you use a third-party gateway instead of Shopify Payments. With your Wyoming LLC enabling Shopify Payments, you avoid this 2% fee entirely. Over time, this fee savings often exceeds the cost of the LLC formation within 6 to 12 months.
Can I switch my existing personal Shopify store to a US business Shopify under the LLC?
Yes. Update your Shopify store settings to switch the business identity to your Wyoming LLC, link the EIN, and re-verify Shopify Payments. Your existing customers, orders, and product catalog remain. The change is administrative, not a new store setup.

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