Can I get paid from Eritrea?
Probably yes. 1 of 7 seller platforms we track list Eritrea: Paddle.
Stripe: No Stripe does not support businesses based in Eritrea 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 Eritrea
| 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 | Listed in Lemon Squeezy's unsupported countries (purchases blocked) and not in the bank payout list. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Polar | No | Not on Polar's payout country list. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Dodo Payments | No | Not accepting new merchants. Only merchants onboarded before this country was restricted are grandfathered (policy dated 23 Mar 2026). | 2026-10-17 source |
| Creem | No | On Creem's unsupported countries list. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Gumroad | Unclear | No local bank payouts; PayPal is the only payout route. Works only if your PayPal account can receive money. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Whop | No | On Whop's sanctioned/restricted countries list. | 2026-10-17 source |
| PayPal (receiving) | Unclear | PayPal operates here, but receiving capability varies by country and is not stated on the country list. Check PayPal's local site. | 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 | No | On Wise's list of countries/regions where it doesn't offer services. | 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) | No | Founders residing here are on Mercury's prohibited/sanctioned list (based on residence, not citizenship). | 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 Eritrea: No Founders residing here are on Mercury's prohibited/sanctioned list (based on residence, not citizenship).
Selling software or digital products? Platforms that list Eritrea: Paddle. 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.