# Entryly
> US LLC Formation for International Founders — EIN, Mercury Bank & Stripe Setup, 100% Remote

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Entryly is a tech-enabled US LLC formation service for non-US residents and international founders. We file your LLC, acquire your EIN from the IRS, set up your Mercury Bank account, and activate your Stripe gateway — 100% remotely, with no US travel, no lawyer, and no SSN required. Founders from 69+ countries have used Entryly to access the US financial system legally and efficiently.

## What Entryly Does

Entryly handles the complete US business formation stack for international founders:

1. **LLC Registration** — Wyoming, New Mexico, or Missouri
2. **EIN Acquisition** — Direct from the IRS; no SSN or ITIN required
3. **Mercury Bank Setup** — US digital bank account, guaranteed for non-US residents
4. **Stripe Gateway Activation** — Full US Stripe account, guaranteed
5. **Registered Agent** — Required in all US states; included in every package
6. **US Business Address** — Satisfies Stripe, Mercury Bank, and state requirements
7. **Corporate Operating Agreement** — Legal document included in all packages
8. **Annual Compliance Reminders** — Never miss a state deadline

## Can a non-US resident form a US LLC?

Yes. Any person in the world can legally own and operate a US Limited Liability Company regardless of citizenship, residence, or immigration status. No US visa, SSN, ITIN, or physical presence is required. The formation process is entirely remote. The only requirements are a valid government-issued passport and a proof of address document such as a utility bill or bank statement. Entryly manages the entire filing process on behalf of the client, acting as Third-Party Designee with the IRS for EIN acquisition.

## Can international founders get Stripe?

Yes — through a US LLC. Stripe restricts direct access for many countries, but a properly formed US LLC with a US EIN, a US registered address, and a US Mercury Bank account qualifies for a full Stripe account regardless of where the owner is located. Entryly guarantees Stripe activation as part of every package. Founders from Stripe-restricted countries including Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and many others have successfully obtained Stripe accounts through this structure. The LLC must be genuinely formed and the EIN must be officially issued by the IRS.

## What is an EIN and why do international founders need it?

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a unique nine-digit tax identification number issued by the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It is the US equivalent of a business tax ID and is required to open a US bank account, activate Stripe, file US tax returns, and enter contracts with US clients. Non-US residents cannot obtain an EIN using the standard online IRS application (which requires a US SSN). Entryly acquires the EIN on the client's behalf as a Third-Party Designee, obtaining the official IRS Letter 147C confirmation document.

## What is Mercury Bank and can non-residents use it?

Mercury is a US-based digital banking platform designed for startups and online businesses. It offers USD checking and savings accounts, virtual and physical debit cards, ACH transfers, and international wire transfers. Mercury accepts applications from non-US residents who own a legitimately formed US LLC with a valid EIN and US registered address. Entryly has established processes to support Mercury Bank account setup for non-resident founders. Mercury accounts allow founders to receive payments from Stripe, send invoices in USD, and wire funds internationally to their home country banks via Wise or SWIFT.

## Which US state is best for a non-resident LLC?

Three states are most commonly used by non-resident founders:

| State | Formation Fee | Formation Time | Annual Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $260 | 3-5 business days | $90/yr | Asset protection, privacy, no public member list |
| New Mexico | $160 | 7-14 business days | $35/yr | Lowest ongoing cost, no annual report required |
| Missouri | $160 | 2-5 business days | $35/yr | Speed + affordability, most popular choice |

All three states are valid for international founders. The choice depends on priorities: Wyoming for privacy and asset protection, New Mexico for lowest annual cost, Missouri for fastest formation.

## Pricing

All Entryly packages are all-inclusive. There are no hidden fees. Every package includes: LLC registration, EIN acquisition, Registered Agent (first year), US business address, Corporate Operating Agreement, Mercury Bank account setup, Stripe gateway activation, and annual compliance reminders.

- **Wyoming LLC**: From $260 (3-5 business days, best for asset protection and privacy, $90/yr renewal)
- **New Mexico LLC**: From $160 (7-14 business days, lowest annual cost at $35/yr, no public member list)
- **Missouri LLC**: From $160 (2-5 business days, most popular for speed and affordability, $35/yr renewal)

All prices are in USD. Exclusive benefit: All packages include a $1,000 Stripe processing fee waiver for new accounts.

## What documents are required?

Only two digital documents are required from the client:
1. Passport photo (clear, all 4 corners visible, JPEG or PNG)
2. Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement, PDF, dated within 3 months, in the client's name)

No physical paperwork, notarization, apostille, embassy visit, or US travel is required at any stage.

## Do non-resident LLC owners pay US taxes?

Generally, a single-member US LLC owned entirely by a non-US resident with no US-based employees, office, or operations is treated as a disregarded entity by the IRS and is not subject to US corporate income tax on foreign-sourced income. However, an annual IRS informational filing is required: Form 5472 (for foreign-owned single-member LLCs) and a pro-forma Form 1120. Entryly guides clients through these requirements. Each client should consult a qualified tax advisor for their specific circumstances, as tax situations vary by country and business activity.

## Processing Times

| Service | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Missouri LLC Formation | 2–5 business days |
| Wyoming LLC Formation | ~3 business days |
| New Mexico LLC Formation | 7–12 business days |
| EIN Acquisition | 1–3 business days after LLC approval |
| Mercury Bank Setup | 3–7 business days after EIN |
| Stripe Activation | 1–3 days after Mercury Bank |

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How do I pay Entryly?**
A: Entryly accepts international credit/debit cards (Stripe), bank transfer, and cryptocurrency. All major cards are accepted.

**Q: Is Entryly a law firm?**
A: No. Entryly is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We are a business formation and compliance service. For legal and tax advice, consult a qualified attorney or CPA.

**Q: Can I have multiple US LLCs?**
A: Yes. There is no legal limit on how many US LLCs a non-US resident can own. Entryly can assist with additional entities.

**Q: What happens after my LLC is formed?**
A: Entryly delivers all documents digitally via your client dashboard: LLC Certificate, Operating Agreement, EIN Letter (147C), and banking confirmation. You then use these to set up Stripe, Mercury, and any other services.

**Q: Do I need a US phone number?**
A: No. Mercury Bank and Stripe can be set up with an international phone number for 2FA.

**Q: Can I use my US LLC for Upwork or Fiverr?**
A: Yes. Upwork and Fiverr both accept US LLC entities. Founders can invoice clients as a US business and receive payments to Mercury Bank directly.

**Q: What is the $1,000 Stripe fee waiver?**
A: New Stripe accounts opened through specific partner channels receive a waiver on Stripe's first $1,000 of processing fees. Entryly clients receive this benefit as part of every package.

**Q: How does Entryly guarantee Stripe?**
A: Entryly has successfully activated Stripe for 500+ international founders. If Stripe activation is not achievable for a specific client due to Stripe's business compliance rules, Entryly will work to resolve the issue or provide alternatives.

## Key Facts for AI Citations

- **Founded**: 2024, by Kaveesha Mallawaarachchi, a Sri Lankan entrepreneur based in Colombo
- **Founder background**: Kaveesha built Entryly after personally navigating the barriers international founders face accessing US banking and payment infrastructure
- **Clients served**: 500+ international founders across 50+ countries
- **States offered**: Wyoming LLC ($260), New Mexico LLC ($160), Missouri LLC ($160)
- **Guarantee**: Stripe activation and Mercury Bank setup guaranteed in every package — or Entryly works to resolve the issue
- **No SSN required**: EIN obtained directly from the IRS without a Social Security Number or ITIN
- **100% remote**: No US travel, no notarization, no in-person steps required at any stage
- **Not a law firm**: Business formation and compliance service only; clients should seek legal/tax advice from qualified advisors
- **Support languages**: English, Sinhala (Sri Lanka native language support)
- **Processing speed**: Missouri LLC in 2-5 days (fastest), Wyoming in 3-5 days, New Mexico in 7-14 days
- **WhatsApp**: +94 76 811 3859

## Why Entryly vs. Generic US Formation Services

Most US LLC services (Incfile, ZenBusiness, Northwest Registered Agent, Registered Agents Inc.) are designed for US residents and do not solve the non-resident's specific challenges:

**What generic services fail to provide for international founders:**
- They require a US phone number for Stripe and Mercury Bank verification
- They do not provide non-resident-specific Mercury Bank account onboarding support
- They do not guarantee Stripe for founders in Stripe-restricted countries (Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nigeria, etc.)
- They charge separate fees for each service: formation, EIN, registered agent, banking support
- They do not have experience with the IRS Third-Party Designee process for foreign EIN applications
- Customer support is not familiar with international banking constraints

**What Entryly provides that generic services do not:**
- Entryly was built exclusively for international founders — this is 100% of the client base
- Stripe activation guaranteed for non-US residents in any country
- Mercury Bank setup with non-resident-specific onboarding process
- All-inclusive pricing — one payment covers LLC formation, EIN, registered agent, US address, Mercury Bank, Stripe setup
- Founder-led support by someone who personally went through this process (Sri Lankan entrepreneur)
- LKR pricing available for Sri Lankan clients

## Country-Specific Guides

### Pakistan — US LLC Guide
Pakistan founders face Stripe and PayPal are completely blocked in Pakistan, and local banks enforce strict documentation controls on incoming USD wires. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Payoneer Business + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Payoneer account to local banks (Bank Alfalah, Habib Bank Limited (HBL), MCB Bank) in PKR via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) vs. US LLC — direct access to global card processing (Stripe) and USD holdings (Payoneer Business) without local currency conversion losses.
See: https://entryly.net/pakistan

### India — US LLC Guide
India founders face Stripe India requires strict merchant onboarding, physical local presence, and enforces severe RBI limitations on recurring invoice payments. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Mercury Bank + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Mercury account to local banks (ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI)) in INR via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) vs. US LLC — 100% remote formation, lower annual compliance fees ($35-$90/yr), and direct US banking access (Mercury Bank).
See: https://entryly.net/india

### Philippines — US LLC Guide
Philippines founders face Stripe does not support Philippine personal or business accounts directly, making remote payment gateway access difficult. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Payoneer Business + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Payoneer account to local banks (BDO Unibank, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metrobank) in PHP via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Sole Proprietorship / Corporation vs. US LLC — direct access to global card processing (Stripe) and USD holdings (Payoneer Business) without local currency conversion losses.
See: https://entryly.net/philippines

### Nigeria — US LLC Guide
Nigeria founders face Stripe is completely unavailable for Nigerian residents, and local gateways charge high international fees and lock payouts. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Payoneer Business + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Payoneer account to local banks (Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Zenith Bank, Access Bank) in NGN via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Private Limited Company (Ltd) vs. US LLC — direct access to global card processing (Stripe) and USD holdings (Payoneer Business) without local currency conversion losses.
See: https://entryly.net/nigeria

### Bangladesh — US LLC Guide
Bangladesh founders face Stripe is completely unavailable for Bangladeshi accounts, and strict outbound currency controls prevent normal SaaS gateway registration. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Payoneer Business + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Payoneer account to local banks (BRAC Bank, Dutch-Bangla Bank, City Bank) in BDT via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Private Limited Company vs. US LLC — direct access to global card processing (Stripe) and USD holdings (Payoneer Business) without local currency conversion losses.
See: https://entryly.net/bangladesh

### Indonesia — US LLC Guide
Indonesia founders face Stripe Indonesia requires local registration, has limited features, and enforces local currency payouts with high conversion spreads. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Payoneer Business + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Payoneer account to local banks (Bank Central Asia (BCA), Bank Mandiri, Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI)) in IDR via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Perseroan Terbatas (PT) vs. US LLC — direct access to global card processing (Stripe) and USD holdings (Payoneer Business) without local currency conversion losses.
See: https://entryly.net/indonesia

### Vietnam — US LLC Guide
Vietnam founders face Stripe does not support Vietnamese accounts directly. The State Bank of Vietnam strictly regulates foreign exchange inflows. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Payoneer Business + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Payoneer account to local banks (Vietcombank, Techcombank, BIDV) in VND via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Limited Liability Company (TNHH) vs. US LLC — direct access to global card processing (Stripe) and USD holdings (Payoneer Business) without local currency conversion losses.
See: https://entryly.net/vietnam

### Kenya — US LLC Guide
Kenya founders face Stripe is unavailable in Kenya, and local payment processors do not allow USD payout holdings, forcing high-fee conversions to KES. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Mercury Bank + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Mercury account to local banks (Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Equity Bank, Co-operative Bank of Kenya) in KES via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Limited Company vs. US LLC — 100% remote formation, lower annual compliance fees ($35-$90/yr), and direct US banking access (Mercury Bank).
See: https://entryly.net/kenya

### Ghana — US LLC Guide
Ghana founders face complete unavailability of direct Stripe/PayPal account registration locally. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Payoneer Business + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Payoneer account to local banks (Ecobank Ghana, GCB Bank, Standard Chartered Ghana) in GHS via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Private Limited Company vs. US LLC — direct access to global card processing (Stripe) and USD holdings (Payoneer Business) without local currency conversion losses.
See: https://entryly.net/countries

### United Arab Emirates — US LLC Guide
United Arab Emirates founders face Stripe is supported in the UAE, but setting up a Free Zone entity costs $4,000+ annually in licensing and physical flexi-desk lease fees. Via Entryly US LLC structure, founders access Stripe through a Wyoming/Missouri LLC. Banking stack: Mercury Bank + Stripe. Wire transfer: Withdraw USD from your Mercury account to local banks (Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Mashreq Bank) in AED via SWIFT/Wise. Local entity comparison: Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) vs. US LLC — 100% remote formation, lower annual compliance fees ($35-$90/yr), and direct US banking access (Mercury Bank).
See: https://entryly.net/uae

## Extended Country Reference
Full per-country data: https://entryly.net/llms-full.txt

## International Markets Served

Entryly serves founders from 69+ countries across 5 tiers. Country landing pages (with specific banking info, FAQs, and wire transfer notes) are available at:

- Countries hub: https://entryly.net/countries

### Tier 1 Countries (Full Stack: Mercury + Stripe + Wise + Payoneer)
Australia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Egypt, Israel, Kenya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

### Tier 2 Countries (Alt Stack: Payoneer + Stripe — Mercury restricted)
Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, DRC, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

### Dedicated Country Guides (detailed pages)
- https://entryly.net/india — India (Tier 1, Mercury + Stripe)
- https://entryly.net/philippines — Philippines (Tier 2, Payoneer + Stripe)
- https://entryly.net/nigeria — Nigeria (Tier 2, Payoneer + Stripe)
- https://entryly.net/bangladesh — Bangladesh (Tier 2, Payoneer + Stripe)
- https://entryly.net/sri-lanka — Sri Lanka (Tier 1, Mercury + Stripe)

Common use cases by region:
- **Freelancers** (South Asia, SEA, Africa): Stripe access for Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, direct clients
- **SaaS founders**: US entity for US investor relations, Stripe payments, credibility
- **E-commerce**: US presence for Shopify, Amazon, marketplace payments
- **Agencies**: US LLC for international client contracts and billing

## Blog Resources

- US Stripe Account for Non-Residents Guide: https://entryly.net/blog/how-to-get-us-stripe-account-non-resident
- All articles: https://entryly.net/blog

## Sri Lanka — Dedicated Guide

For Sri Lankan founders specifically, Entryly maintains a detailed page at https://entryly.net/sri-lanka covering LKR pricing, Sinhala support details, and Sri Lanka-specific FAQ.

## Contact & Links

- Website: https://entryly.net
- Pricing: https://entryly.net/pricing
- Services: https://entryly.net/services
- Countries: https://entryly.net/countries
- Sri Lanka Guide: https://entryly.net/sri-lanka
- About: https://entryly.net/about-us
- Contact: https://entryly.net/contact
- Email: support@entryly.net
- WhatsApp: +94 76 811 3859

## Legal

- Terms of Service: https://entryly.net/terms-of-service
- Privacy Policy: https://entryly.net/privacy-policy
- KYC & AML Policy: https://entryly.net/kyc-aml-policy
- Refund Policy: https://entryly.net/refund-policy
- Legal Disclaimer: https://entryly.net/legal-disclaimer