Can I get paid from American Samoa?
Probably yes. 2 of 7 seller platforms we track list American Samoa: Paddle, Whop.
Stripe: No Stripe does not support businesses based in American Samoa directly. The common workaround is a US company (see the US LLC route below), if your situation allows it.
Payment platforms for sellers based in American Samoa
| Provider | Status | Notes | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | No | Not on Stripe's supported-country list. A US entity (e.g. via Stripe Atlas or doola) is the common workaround. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Paddle | Yes | Not on Paddle's unsupported list (Paddle works with software businesses anywhere except listed countries). Software only, subject to review. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Lemon Squeezy | No | Not in the bank payout list, and not on PayPal's country list, so neither payout route applies. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Polar | No | Not on Polar's payout country list. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Dodo Payments | No | Not on Dodo's accepted countries list. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Creem | No | Not on Creem's supported merchant list (Creem: 'If you don't see your country listed... you won't be able to use Creem'). | 2026-10-17 source |
| Gumroad | No | No local bank payouts and PayPal is not available here. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Whop | Yes | Listed in Whop's supported payout countries. Available payout methods vary. | 2026-10-17 source |
| PayPal (receiving) | No | Not on PayPal's worldwide country list. | 2026-10-17 source |
MoR = Merchant of Record: the platform is the legal seller and handles sales tax/VAT for you. Paddle is software-only; Paddle and Lemon Squeezy don't accept services like coaching.
Payout routes
Ways to receive the money once a platform pays you out (or to get USD/EUR receiving details).
| Provider | Status | Notes | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Business | Unclear | Not on Wise's unsupported list, but Wise only confirms business-account eligibility for your country during sign-up. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Payoneer | Unclear | Payoneer does not publish a complete public list of supported/unsupported countries for receiving accounts; availability is shown during sign-up. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Mercury (via US LLC) | Yes | Not on Mercury's prohibited list; US company required and subject to Mercury's eligibility review. | 2026-10-17 source |
Wise Business is listed for information only; check its official eligibility page (linked as "source" above) for your country.
The US LLC route
Non-US founders can form a US LLC or C-Corp remotely, get an EIN, open a US bank account (e.g. Mercury) and then open Stripe US. Rough costs below; state fees, registered agent renewals, US tax filings (e.g. Form 5472 for foreign-owned single-member LLCs) and your home-country tax obligations come on top.
- Stripe Atlas: $500 one-time (Delaware C-Corp or LLC, includes state filing fees and first year of registered agent); registered agent renews annually after year one. (checked 2026-10-17)
- doola: Starter $297/yr + state fees (formation, EIN, US address). Tax & Compliance $1,999/yr + state fees. doola says DIY typically costs $2,000–$5,000 in year one. (checked 2026-10-17)
Mercury for founders residing in American Samoa: Yes Not on Mercury's prohibited list; US company required and subject to Mercury's eligibility review.
Selling software or digital products? Platforms that list American Samoa: Paddle, Whop. Check each one's rules for what you sell.
Not legal, tax or financial advice. Provider rules change often and depend on your business type, what you sell, and the documents you hold. Always verify with the provider before you build or sign up. 'Unclear' means we could not confirm it from an official source. Spotted something wrong? It will be fixed and noted in the change log.