How to Open a Stripe Account from Bangladesh (Step-by-Step)

For digital creators, software engineers, and freelancers in Bangladesh, receiving payments from international clients can be challenging due to PayPal limitations. The ultimate solution is to register a US LLC and open a Stripe account.

Is it 100% legal?

Yes. The US government allows non-residents of any nationality to own shares in a US LLC. Since your business operates in the US, Stripe will legally allow you to open an account using your business details.

What documents do you need?

• A valid Bangladeshi Passport (used to verify your identity on Stripe/Mercury).
• US LLC Articles of Organization (registered via Northwest Registered Agent).
• IRS EIN Letter (CP 575 or 147C form).
• A US phone number (using virtual apps like Vyke, Zadarma, or OpenPhone).

Estimated Startup Costs

The total setup cost is approximately $150 to $250. This includes our partner discounted filing rate of $39, the Wyoming state fee of $102, and a small fee for your virtual US phone number. Digital business bank accounts like Mercury or Wise Business have no setup fees.