The Truth About Getting Stripe in Unsupported Countries: Why Most Online Guides Don't Work
Go to any blog or YouTube channel talking about Stripe for unsupported countries and you'll hear the same story. They all say the same thing like they're reading from the same script. First, incorporate a US business - usually an LLC in Delaware or Wyoming. Then get your EIN number. After that, open a US bank account with online services. Finally, use all these credentials to sign up for Stripe.
The costs? You're looking at $400 to $600 just to get started. Some charge $500, others $450, and there are plenty of cheaper options around $300 that promise the same thing. Then you have monthly fees for maintaining your business registration, annual report fees, and don't forget the tax obligations that come with owning a US business entity.
Map showing Stripe's supported countries - basically US, Canada, most of Europe, Australia, and a few Asian countries, with huge gaps in Africa, South America, and parts of Asia
What they don't tell you is how complicated this whole process actually gets. Getting your EIN can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months depending on which state you choose. Some states are faster but more expensive, others are cheaper but you'll wait forever. Then there's the hassle of getting a US address for your business, which usually means paying for a mail forwarding service.
The banking part is another headache. Most online banking services claim they work with Stripe, but many users report failed transactions and account limitations. You might find yourself jumping from one banking service to another trying to find one that actually works smoothly with Stripe payouts.
But here's the kicker - even after spending all this money and going through all these steps, you're still not guaranteed that Stripe will approve your account. They can still reject you for various reasons, and you're left with a US business you don't really need and banking fees you're paying for nothing.
The worst part? Most of the people creating these guides are just copying each other. They see one person write about it, assume it works, and create their own version of the same content. It's like a never-ending cycle of misinformation where everyone's an expert but nobody's actually tested what they're teaching.
Contact UsWhy These Methods Don't Actually Work
Here's something that will shock you. We got curious about all these content creators teaching the LLC method, so we decided to reach out to them directly. We contacted bloggers, YouTubers, course creators - people who had thousands of views and followers hanging on their every word about getting Stripe accounts.
The response? Every single one of them said no when we asked if they actually had a working Stripe account themselves. Think about that for a second. These people are teaching you how to do something they've never done successfully.
But it gets worse. We found the exact same articles copied and pasted across different websites, sometimes word for word. The same screenshots, same examples, same promises. It's like they're all playing telephone with information that might not even be true in the first place.
The real problem with the LLC approach isn't just the cost. It's that Stripe has gotten smarter over the years. They know people are trying to game the system, so they've tightened their verification process. Having a US business registration doesn't automatically mean you'll get approved. They look at your actual business operations, your transaction patterns, where you're physically located when you log in.
We've seen people spend $500 setting up their LLC, wait months for their EIN, open multiple bank accounts, and still get their Stripe application rejected. Or worse, they get approved initially but then get their account suspended a few months later when Stripe notices something doesn't add up.
The banking services these guides recommend? Half of them don't work as smoothly as promised. Users complain about frozen funds, unexpected account closures, and customer support that takes forever to respond. You end up with a Stripe account that's connected to a bank that might cut you off at any moment.
And here's what really bothers us; these content creators keep making money from affiliate links and course sales while their audience struggles with methods that don't actually work. They're solving their own financial problems by teaching solutions that create more problems for everyone else.
What Actually Works: Our Different Approach
We do things completely different. No LLC, no EIN, no SSN required. You don't need to pretend you're running a US business when you're sitting in your bedroom in Lagos or Hyderabad or wherever you are.
Our method uses your real credentials from your home country. Yes, even if your country isn't on Stripe's supported list. We've been doing this since 2021 and have accounts that are still active and processing payments without any issues. We're not talking theory here - we have actual proof of accounts working for years.
This is a video of real Stripe account created from an African country back in 2021. You can see consistent payouts, transaction history, and earnings. No suspensions, no closures, just steady income while others are still figuring out LLC paperwork.
The process is simple. You give us your government ID or passport, tell us about your business (doesn't matter if it's just you selling digital products or services), and we handle the rest. No complicated paperwork, no waiting months for documents, no expensive business registration fees.
The account you get works exactly like any other Stripe account. You can accept payments, set up subscriptions, use their APIs, everything. The only difference is you didn't have to spend months and hundreds of dollars pretending to be something you're not.
We've tested this with people from countries across Africa, Asia, South America - places that aren't even close to being on Stripe's official list. The accounts work fine because we know how to set them up properly from the start.
Important Guidelines & Requirements
Before you contact us, understand this: don't even think about using your Stripe account for anything shady or prohibited. Stripe will catch you and shut you down regardless of where you created the account or how you got it. They hate prohibited activities, not where you're from.
Here's what you need ready: valid government ID or passport, a real business (even if it's just you), and a USD or Euro account with services like Wise or Grey. Please don't use Payoneer - it causes problems.
Also check Stripe's restricted countries list [link] to make sure your country isn't on their "never receive payments from" list. If you're on that list, we can't help you.That's it. Simple requirements, real results
Ready to Get Your Stripe Account?
Stop wasting time and money on methods that don't work. We've been helping people get legitimate Stripe accounts since 2021 without the LLC headache.
Contact us today and get your account set up the right way. No waiting months, no expensive business registrations, just a working Stripe account that actually processes payments.
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Stripe's restricted countries list to make sure your country isn't on their "never receive payments from" list. If you're on that list, we can't help you. That's it. Simple requirements, real results.
