NEXTONGet a US Stripe account from India.
New Stripe accounts in India are invite-only, and international payments need an Import Export Code. Indian founders use a US LLC instead: we form your company, get its EIN without an SSN, guide your US bank account and set up your Stripe account, free with every LLC.
Why Indian founders use a US LLC for Stripe.
Stripe US works with US companies owned by founders outside the US. Your LLC applies as a US business.
Stripe India is invite-only
New Stripe India accounts need an invite from Stripe, and accepting international cards also needs an IEC.
Apply as a US business
With a US LLC and its EIN, you apply to Stripe US as a US company and receive payouts in USD.
Charge customers in dollars
Take card payments from customers worldwide through Stripe and get paid into your US business bank account.
What you'll need.
- A US LLC (we form it in any of the 50 states)
- An EIN for the company (included, no SSN needed)
- A US business bank account (guidance included)
- A website that shows your products or services and prices
- Your passport for identity checks
- A US business address, if Stripe asks for one
How it works.
Form your US LLC
Pick a state. We file within 48 business hours of your complete details, state fee included.
Get your EIN
We apply to the IRS with Form SS-4. No SSN or ITIN is needed.
Open a US bank account
We guide your application to US business account providers. The provider decides.
Set up Stripe, included
We set up your Stripe account connected to your LLC at no extra cost. Stripe reviews and approves it.
Stripe reviews every application and decides whether to approve it. We prepare a complete application, but nobody can guarantee approval.
Common questions.
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New Stripe accounts in India are invite-only, and accepting international payments on a Stripe India account needs an Import Export Code (IEC). That's why many Indian founders open a US LLC and apply to Stripe US as a US company instead.
Yes, through a US company. Your US LLC applies to Stripe using its EIN, and Stripe may ask for identity documents for the owner, such as your passport. Stripe decides whether to approve the account.
Stripe doesn't require a particular state. Many founders choose Wyoming or New Mexico for low running costs. Founders planning to raise venture capital often choose Delaware.
Yes. When we form your LLC, we set up your Stripe account connected to it at no extra cost, so you can start accepting payments. If you already have a US LLC, Stripe setup alone is $120. Stripe reviews and approves the account.
We file your LLC within 48 business hours of complete details. The state and the IRS then process the company and EIN on their own timelines, and the bank and Stripe review your applications on theirs.
It depends on your situation. A foreign-owned single-member LLC generally files IRS Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year. Speak to a qualified tax adviser about US and Indian tax.
Start taking payments through Stripe.
Tell us what you sell and where. We'll confirm your price and the next steps.