In short: Stripe does not open accounts for individuals in Ukraine and many other countries. A US LLC with an EIN, a US address and a US account, however, can apply for Stripe. We help you all the way from the company to the first payment.
Who this is for
- Online schools, SaaS and subscription services.
- Online stores and digital products.
- Freelancers and agencies invoicing clients who pay by card.
- Anyone for whom Stripe or PayPal is unavailable in their country of residence.
What you need for Stripe
- A US LLC and EIN.
- A company account for payouts.
- A US company address.
- A website describing your products or services, with prices, contacts and policies (terms, refunds, privacy).
- A passport for the company representative.
How we help
- We check readiness — company, account, address and website.
- We prepare the website — help with the required pages and policies; we can also build a business website.
- We fill in the application — help with the Stripe form and business description.
- We support the review — answering Stripe's questions.
- Integration — connecting payments to your website (a separate service).
Stripe makes the final decision, so we do not guarantee the outcome. Our job is to prepare everything correctly. We help with PayPal Business and other services the same way.
Timing
Depends on how ready your company and website are, and on the payment provider's review.
Price
- Stripe — from $250 + integration separately.
- Bank account — from $250.
- Business website — from $100.
FAQ
Can I use Stripe from Ukraine?
Not directly as an individual. Through a US LLC — yes, if the company meets Stripe's requirements.
Do I need an SSN for Stripe?
Stripe may ask for additional details about the representative. We will tell you how to proceed in your situation.
Why might Stripe close an account?
Prohibited activity, an incomplete website or a mismatch with the business description. That is why we check everything before applying.
Can you help with PayPal?
Yes, with PayPal Business and other services for accepting payments.