US company and Stripe for founders from Kazakhstan
Stripe doesn't work with Kazakhstan companies directly. The usual fix is a US company: an LLC or a Delaware C-Corp, an EIN, a US bank account and Stripe on top. We set up both sides, so revenue reaches your Kazakh company legally and on record.
In short
- Stripe doesn't support Kazakhstan companies: the country isn't on its list of supported countries.
- A Delaware LLC costs $110 to form, and its annual tax is $400 from 2026.
- A single-member LLC with a foreign owner files Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120 by 15 April. Missing it costs $25,000.
- US sanctions bar US providers from forming or servicing companies for people located in Russia. What counts is where you are, not your passport.
Where the US route goes wrong
Stripe does not support Kazakhstan companies directly: the country is not on its liststripe.com/global, 14 Oct 2026
contract value above which an export or import contract needs a registration number before performance startsNational Bank currency rules
fine on unrepatriated export proceeds, imposed by courtAdministrative Code Art. 251
What we set up
- Entity and stateAn LLC or a C-Corp, in Delaware or Wyoming, chosen for your clients, investors and running costs.
- Registration and registered agentFiling with the state and a registered agent for the first year.
- EINThe US tax number without an SSN or ITIN: about 4 business days by fax, about 4 weeks by post.
- US bank accountApplications to US banks and fintechs whose rules accept residents of Kazakhstan. The bank decides.
- StripeAn account for the US company with payouts to its US bank account.
- The Kazakh sideA contract between the US company and your LLP, a registration number if it exceeds $50,000, repatriation deadlines, accounting.
- Annual US filingsDelaware tax, Form 5472 and the reports that keep the company in good standing.
How it works
- BriefWhere you live, who the clients are, whether investors are coming.
- Entity and stateLLC or C-Corp, Delaware or Wyoming.
- Registration and EINState filing, then the EIN by fax or post.
- Bank and StripeThe US account first, then Stripe.
- Kazakh side and reportingContracts, currency control, accounting on both sides.
How much it costs
What changes the price
- LLC or C-Corp
- state
- number of owners
- whether you also need the Kazakh side set up
Common questions
Does Stripe work in Kazakhstan?
Not directly. Kazakhstan isn't among Stripe's supported countries, so a Kazakh LLP can't open an account. Founders usually take payments through a company in a supported country, most often the US.
Can a foreigner own an LLC in the USA?
Yes. A US LLC can be fully owned by a non-resident, and an EIN can be obtained without an SSN or ITIN. The exception is people located in Russia: US providers may not form or service companies for them.
LLC or Delaware C-Corp?
An LLC is simpler and cheaper to run. A C-Corp suits founders who plan to raise venture money, and some accelerators require a Delaware company. A Delaware C-Corp pays a minimum franchise tax of $175 or $400 depending on the method, plus a $50 annual report.
How much does a non-resident LLC cost?
State fees are $110 in Delaware and $100 in Wyoming to form, and the Delaware annual LLC tax is $400 from 2026. Our fee depends on the scope and is named after a short brief.
What reports does a non-resident LLC file?
At a minimum, a foreign-owned single-member LLC files Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120 by 15 April, on paper or by fax; missing it costs $25,000 per form. Since August 2026 companies formed in the US no longer file BOI reports.
Can I open a US bank account as a non-resident?
Yes, some US banks and fintechs accept companies with non-resident owners. Mercury, for example, doesn't list Kazakhstan among prohibited countries but won't accept a registered agent's address as the business address. No bank guarantees approval.
How does the money get back to Kazakhstan?
Through a contract between the US company and your Kazakh LLP. If the contract exceeds $50,000 it needs a registration number from the Kazakh bank, and export proceeds must come back on time or a court can fine 20% of the amount.
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