How can I set up payments and addresses for my US-based drop shipping site from Pakistan?

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment

Topic summary

A Pakistan-based entrepreneur is setting up a US-targeted dropshipping store and needs guidance on payment processing and business registration.

Key Questions:

  • Whether a virtual US address can be used to qualify for Shopify Payments
  • How to proceed without an EIN or SSN
  • Whether each product (~150+) must be manually added to 2Checkout
  • Concerns about using Pakistani ID and utility bills for verification

Official Response:

  • Shopify’s Terms of Service require using the actual business location (Pakistan), not a virtual US address
  • Shopify Payments is not available; alternative payment gateways for Pakistan are listed in Shopify’s documentation
  • 2Checkout is confirmed as a viable option and doesn’t require US business documents if the business isn’t US-operated
  • Products don’t need to be individually added to 2Checkout—the account simply connects to Shopify
  • For specific 2Checkout requirements, direct contact with their merchant support is recommended

Status: The user thanked the moderator for the detailed guidance. The thread appears resolved with clear next steps provided.

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Hi,

I am making my drop shipping website from Pakistan which I will operate in USA. I have some questions if you can guide me.

Can I get a virtual address so I can apply for shopify payments.

if not, I already applied for 2checkout, but I am not sure how that works, I submitted my government issued ID card, & my house utility bill for proof of residence. will it be an issue?

if I get accepted for 2checkout, do I need to add every product on 2checkout? I’ve like 150+ products on my store.

I don’t have any EIN or SSN, how to apply for this, (I never visited USA or went to any other country)

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Hi there, @IamTalha !

Thanks for your post, and welcome to Shopify! I’d be happy to share some more information.

The Shopify Terms of Service require you to maintain an accurate location based on your current jurisdiction, so it’s important to add your business’s actual address to your account.

In terms of payment providers, you can find the full list of gateways available in Pakistan here. 2Checkout is definitely a great option! I recommend contacting them directly if you have questions about their specific requirements.

If your 2Checkout application is approved, you don’t need to add all of your products to their system, you’ll simply need to connect your 2Checkout account to Shopify. You can find the instructions to do so in this help document.

You don’t need American business documents if your business is not operated in the United States.

Let me know if you have any other questions and I’d be happy to answer them!

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Thankyou for detailed reply.

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