Workflows for Stripe to Pakistan
- Stripe → Mercury → Wise → Pakistani bank (PKR): cheapest FX
- Stripe → Wise Business → Wise PKR conversion: one-account workflow
- Stripe → Mercury → International wire to Pakistani bank: higher fees
Mercury approval for Pakistani founders
- ~60% approval rate (slightly tightened review)
- WyomingLLC prep packet improves approval odds
- Wise Business as backup (~95% acceptance)
- Extended KYC review may take 2 to 3 weeks
Pakistani tax considerations
- Pakistan taxes worldwide income for resident Pakistanis under Income Tax Ordinance 2001
- Foreign income reported on annual tax return
- Wealth Statement disclosure required for foreign assets
- State Bank of Pakistan rules for cross-border transfers
- Consult Pakistani CA familiar with US LLC structures