For sellers outside the US

Sell to US customers and get paid — no LLC, no US bank account required.

Stripe isn't available directly to sellers based in most countries, including Nigeria and Jamaica. Pludor is Merchant of Record for every seller on the platform — we sell on your behalf and pay you out, so you never have to form a US company just to accept US payments.

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The three paths sellers actually use today

Everyone outside the US accepting American payments is doing one of these three things right now.

Form a US LLC + get an EIN

  • Paperwork and registration fees before you sell a single item
  • Ongoing compliance and annual filing obligations
  • Still need a US-friendly payment processor on top of it

Payoneer or Wise Business

  • No LLC required
  • A payout rail, not a full checkout — you still need somewhere to actually sell
  • Doesn't handle the storefront, catalog, or order side at all
Pludor

Sell through a Merchant of Record

  • No US entity, no US bank account
  • Real storefront, checkout, and order management included
  • Payment collection and payout handled end to end

What "Merchant of Record" actually means for you

A Merchant of Record is the legal seller in the transaction — not you. Pludor takes on that role for every seller on the platform, which means the payment compliance, tax handling, and processing burden sits with Pludor, not with you.

You keep the storefront, the branding, and the customer relationship. Pludor just makes sure the money actually gets from a US buyer's card into your payout — without you ever needing a US company to make that happen.

US customer pays
→
Pludor (Merchant of Record)
→
You get paid out

Common questions

Do I need a US LLC to sell to US customers?

No. Pludor is Merchant of Record for every seller on the platform — Pludor sells on your behalf and pays you out, so you never need to form a US company to accept US payments.

What is a Merchant of Record, exactly?

The legal seller of record for a transaction. It collects payment, handles the associated tax and compliance obligations, and pays the actual seller out — meaning you never need your own US entity or US payment processor account.

Why can't I just use Stripe directly?

Stripe isn't natively available to sellers based in many countries, including Nigeria and Jamaica. Sellers there typically have to form a US LLC and get an EIN, or route payouts through Payoneer or Wise Business, just to accept payments the way US-based sellers can by default.

How do I actually get paid?

Pludor collects the payment from your US customer and pays you out directly — no separate US bank account or payment processor integration required on your end.

Does this work if I'm based in Nigeria or Jamaica specifically?

Yes — this is exactly the gap it closes. See the Nigeria storefront page or the Jamaica storefront page for the fuller picture of what selling on Pludor looks like from either market.

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What people also ask

No, you don't need a US LLC or US bank account to sell to US customers. Pludor acts as Merchant of Record for every seller — it legally sells on your behalf, collects payment from the US buyer, handles the tax and compliance side, and pays you out directly. You keep your storefront, branding, and customer relationship, and setup takes minutes with no monthly fee.

Do I need a US LLC to sell to US customers?

No. Pludor is Merchant of Record for every seller on the platform, meaning it sells on your behalf and pays you out. That means you never have to form a US company, get an EIN, or deal with US annual filings just to accept American payments.

Why can't I use Stripe directly from my country?

Stripe isn't natively available to sellers based in many countries, including Nigeria and Jamaica. Sellers there typically have to form a US LLC and get an EIN, or route payouts through Payoneer or Wise Business, just to accept payments. Pludor closes that gap by acting as Merchant of Record so no US entity is needed.

What is a Merchant of Record and how does it help me?

A Merchant of Record is the legal seller in a transaction — it collects payment and handles the associated tax and compliance obligations. When Pludor takes that role for you, the payment compliance and processing burden sits with Pludor, not you. You keep your storefront, branding, and customer relationship.

How do I get paid from US customers without a US bank account?

Pludor collects the payment from your US customer and pays you out directly. The flow is: US customer pays → Pludor (as Merchant of Record) → you get paid out. No separate US bank account or payment processor integration is required on your end.

Can I sell to US customers from Nigeria or Jamaica?

Yes — this is exactly the gap Pludor closes. Since Stripe isn't directly available in Nigeria or Jamaica, Pludor's Merchant of Record model lets you sell to US buyers without forming a US company. There are dedicated pages covering what selling looks like from both markets.

What's the difference between using Payoneer or Wise Business versus Pludor?

Payoneer and Wise Business are payout rails, not full selling platforms — you still need somewhere to actually sell, and they don't handle the storefront, catalog, or order side. Pludor includes a real storefront, checkout, and order management, plus payment collection and payout handled end to end. With Payoneer or Wise you'd still have to assemble the other pieces yourself.

How much does it cost to sell to US customers through Pludor?

Pludor has no monthly fee and no card required — you pay 4.99% + $0.90 per paid online order, deducted before payout. Card processing is charged separately by the processor. Cash sales recorded in POS carry no platform fee.

Is forming a US LLC worth it just to accept US payments?

Usually not if your only goal is getting paid. An LLC means paperwork and registration fees before you sell a single item, ongoing compliance and annual filing obligations, and you still need a US-friendly payment processor on top. A Merchant of Record service like Pludor removes all of that while still letting you sell to US buyers.

How long does it take to set up a store that can accept US payments?

With Pludor, setup takes minutes — no LLC, no US bank account, no separate payment processor. You can open a free store, add products, and take payments the same day. Your store, checkout, and orders never switch off for lack of credits.

Do I lose control of my brand and customers if a Merchant of Record sells for me?

No. With Pludor you keep the storefront, the branding, and the customer relationship — Pludor just handles the legal seller role, payment collection, and payout. It's the money-moving and compliance layer, not a takeover of your business.

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