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Form a US LLC from NigeriaStripe. Payoneer. EIN. 100% Remote.

Register your US LLC in 2–4 days without leaving Nigeria. We handle your EIN from the IRS, Payoneer business account, and Stripe gateway activation. Only your passport and proof of address required.

Banking Note for Nigeria Founders

Mercury Bank restricts accounts for Nigeria passport holders. Your package includes Payoneer Business as your primary USD banking link — which works seamlessly with Stripe for all payouts.

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Wyoming LLCs
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New Mexico LLCs
IRS EIN Procurement
Stripe Partnership
Mercury Bank
Wyoming LLCs
Missouri LLCs
Wise Supported
PayPal Global
New Mexico LLCs
IRS EIN Procurement
Stripe Partnership
Mercury Bank
Wyoming LLCs
Missouri LLCs
Wise Supported
PayPal Global
New Mexico LLCs
IRS EIN Procurement
Why Form a US LLC?

Why Nigeria Founders Form US LLCs

Stripe does not directly support Nigerian accounts, and Mercury Bank restricts accounts for Nigerian passport holders. A properly formed US LLC gives Nigerian founders full Stripe access and Payoneer Business as the primary USD banking link — the most reliable setup for Nigerian tech founders, developers, and freelancers.

Accept Stripe Payments

Stripe does not support Nigeria personal accounts directly. A US LLC gives you a fully compliant US Stripe account – accept payments from clients worldwide.

Payoneer Business – USD Account

Nigeria founders use Payoneer Business as their primary USD banking link. Stripe payouts go directly to Payoneer – withdraw to your local bank account with ease.

Get Paid on Upwork & Fiverr

Bill as a US entity on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, remote engineering contracts, Turing. Withdraw to your USD account then transfer to your Nigeria bank account with low fees.

Professional US Presence

A US LLC makes your business credible to international clients, investors, and platforms – especially if you're building a SaaS or running an agency from Nigeria.

Payoneer – Most Reliable Option

Payoneer Business is currently the most reliable USD banking option for Nigeria founders. It integrates directly with Stripe, Upwork, and Fiverr.

Liability Protection

An LLC separates your personal assets from your business. If a client dispute occurs, your personal finances stay protected.

US LLC vs. Local Private Limited Company (Ltd) in Nigeria

Forming a US LLC is a highly efficient alternative to establishing a domestic Private Limited Company (Ltd). Unlike registering a local Private Limited Company (Ltd)—which often requires physical offices, local directors, extensive audits, and high local corporate tax rates—a US LLC can be owned and run 100% remotely. Since the US LLC is tax-transparent, it incurs 0% US tax on non-US source income, routing profits straight to the owner. This represents a massive savings in capital and bookkeeping costs for remote businesses in Nigeria.

US LLC: 0% US Tax
100% Remote Setup
Banking & Payments

Payment Infrastructure Available to Nigeria Founders

Once your US LLC is formed, you unlock access to the world's most trusted payment platforms. Because Nigeria is a Tier 2 country for Mercury Bank, Payoneer Business is your primary USD account – which works seamlessly with Stripe.

Stripe is completely unavailable for Nigerian residents, and local gateways charge high international fees and lock payouts. A US LLC acts as the corporate gateway to bypass these domestic banking restrictions.

How Nigeria founders transfer money home

Client pays → Stripe → Payoneer Business (USD) → Withdrawal → Nigerian bank account (NGN)

Direct Withdrawal Pathway

Stripe payouts settle directly in your US bank account in USD. From there, you can transfer funds directly to local accounts at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Zenith Bank, Access Bank in NGN via Wise or Payoneer, minimizing foreign exchange conversion spreads.

Local Tax Reporting

Remitted foreign dividends are subject to local tax. Consult a Nigerian tax expert for double-taxation relief rules. The US LLC is a pass-through entity, meaning US taxes are 0% on foreign-source income, but you should report profits locally under domestic tax guidelines.

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Stripe Available

Full US Stripe account – accept cards, subscriptions, and international payments

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Payoneer Available

Primary USD banking for Nigeria founders – withdraw to local bank account reliably

Mercury Bank logo
Mercury Bank Not Direct

Mercury Bank restricts accounts for Nigeria passport holders – use Payoneer instead

Wise Business logo
Wise Business Not Direct

Wise is becoming stricter for Tier 2 countries – Payoneer is more reliable for Nigeria

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Relay Not Direct

Relay availability is limited for Nigeria passport holders

Nigeria Banks (Direct) Not Direct

Not directly compatible with Stripe/US banking – that's why a US LLC is needed

Pricing

Transparent Pricing. No hidden fees.

Pick the state that fits your budget. Every package includes Stripe and Mercury Bank setup, guaranteed for non-US founders.

Wyoming

3-7 Business days

$260

+ $99/year registered agent

Wyoming LLC Registration
EIN & IRS Letter 147C
US Stripe Account
Mercury Bank Account
FREE $1,000 Stripe Fee Waiver
Most Popular

Missouri

3-7 Business Days

$160

+ $35/year registered agent

Missouri LLC Registration
EIN & IRS Letter 147C
US Stripe Account
Mercury Bank Account
FREE $1,000 Stripe Fee Waiver

Not sure which package is right?

Our team will answer your questions and help you pick the right state. No sales pitch.

What We Need From You

Only two simple digital documents. No physical paperwork required.

01

Photo of Passport

  • Clear photo — no scans
  • All 4 corners visible
  • High resolution JPEG or PNG
02

Proof of Address

  • Utility or bank statement
  • PDF format only
  • Under your name, within 3 months

What our clients say · Google Reviews

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

3 weeks ago

I had my business registration done through Entryly.net for my online clothing brand, and the whole process was smoot…

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

3 weeks ago

I recently used Entryly.net for my LLC tax filing, and the experience was great from start to finish. Their team expl…

Kasun Ranasinghe

Kasun Ranasinghe

3 weeks ago

I had a great experience with Idaho LLC Formation. They helped me set up my Idaho LLC smoothly and guided me through…

Susantha Kumara

Susantha Kumara

3 weeks ago

Entryly totally exceeded my expectations for forming my LLC their support team was super helpful If you're starting…

Dasun Pamod

Dasun Pamod

3 weeks ago

Had an excellent experience with Entryly.net for my Wyoming LLC formation. Everything was handled smoothly and much f…

AP

Anjali Perera

2 weeks ago

Entryly made forming my Wyoming LLC incredibly easy. The entire process took less than a week. Highly recommend for S…

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

3 weeks ago

I had my business registration done through Entryly.net for my online clothing brand, and the whole process was smoot…

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

3 weeks ago

I recently used Entryly.net for my LLC tax filing, and the experience was great from start to finish. Their team expl…

Kasun Ranasinghe

Kasun Ranasinghe

3 weeks ago

I had a great experience with Idaho LLC Formation. They helped me set up my Idaho LLC smoothly and guided me through…

Susantha Kumara

Susantha Kumara

3 weeks ago

Entryly totally exceeded my expectations for forming my LLC their support team was super helpful If you're starting…

Dasun Pamod

Dasun Pamod

3 weeks ago

Had an excellent experience with Entryly.net for my Wyoming LLC formation. Everything was handled smoothly and much f…

AP

Anjali Perera

2 weeks ago

Entryly made forming my Wyoming LLC incredibly easy. The entire process took less than a week. Highly recommend for S…

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

3 weeks ago

I had my business registration done through Entryly.net for my online clothing brand, and the whole process was smoot…

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

3 weeks ago

I recently used Entryly.net for my LLC tax filing, and the experience was great from start to finish. Their team expl…

Kasun Ranasinghe

Kasun Ranasinghe

3 weeks ago

I had a great experience with Idaho LLC Formation. They helped me set up my Idaho LLC smoothly and guided me through…

Susantha Kumara

Susantha Kumara

3 weeks ago

Entryly totally exceeded my expectations for forming my LLC their support team was super helpful If you're starting…

Dasun Pamod

Dasun Pamod

3 weeks ago

Had an excellent experience with Entryly.net for my Wyoming LLC formation. Everything was handled smoothly and much f…

AP

Anjali Perera

2 weeks ago

Entryly made forming my Wyoming LLC incredibly easy. The entire process took less than a week. Highly recommend for S…

FAQ

Questions from Nigeria Founders

Everything you need to know about forming a US LLC from Nigeria.

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Yes. Nigerian citizens and residents can legally own and operate a US LLC 100% remotely. No US visa, SSN, ITIN, or travel is required. You only need a valid Nigerian passport and a proof of address (utility bill or bank statement).

Yes — through a US LLC. A US LLC with a US EIN, US address, and Payoneer Business account qualifies for full US Stripe access. Entryly guarantees Stripe activation for every Nigerian client.

Mercury Bank currently restricts checking accounts for Nigerian passport holders (Tier 2). Entryly sets up your Payoneer Business account as your primary US banking link, which connects directly to Stripe for payouts.

Wise has recently become stricter about requiring proof of physical US business operations for non-resident LLCs. For Nigerian founders, Payoneer Business is currently the most reliable primary banking option for this LLC stack.

Generally, Nigerian residents who own a US LLC with no US operations, employees, or physical presence are not subject to US corporate income tax on foreign-sourced income. An annual IRS informational filing (Form 5472) is required. We guide every client through this.

Missouri is the fastest (2–4 business days) at a low price. Wyoming offers the strongest privacy and asset protection — no public member list. New Mexico has the lowest renewal at $35/year. Entryly offers all three.

Yes. Once your US LLC and Stripe are set up, you can accept card payments, subscriptions, and international transfers from clients worldwide. Stripe payouts go to your Payoneer USD account, then you withdraw to your Nigerian bank account.

Missouri LLC: 2–4 business days. Wyoming LLC: ~3 business days. New Mexico LLC: 7–12 business days. All documents are delivered digitally.

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