Can I get paid from Iraq?
Hard. None of the seller platforms we track list Iraq for sellers/payouts.
Stripe: No Stripe does not support businesses based in Iraq 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 Iraq
| 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 | No | On Paddle's unsupported seller countries list. | 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 on Dodo's accepted countries list. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Creem | No | On Creem's unsupported countries list. | 2026-10-17 source |
| Gumroad | No | Gumroad names this country as one where it has no way to pay out (no bank payouts; PayPal accounts there cannot receive). | 2026-10-17 source |
| Whop | No | On Whop's sanctioned/restricted countries list. | 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 | 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 Iraq: No Founders residing here are on Mercury's prohibited/sanctioned list (based on residence, not citizenship).
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.