What payment method and tax documentation do I need for drop shipping in the USA from Pakistan?

Payments + Shipping & Fulfilment
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Topic summary

A Pakistan-based entrepreneur named Rashid is planning to start a dropshipping business on Shopify targeting the US market and has several setup questions.

Payment Processing:

  • Inquiring whether a Payoneer account with a US routing number can be used as a payment method to withdraw funds from Shopify sales.

Tax & Documentation:

  • Asking if Shopify will require tax documentation and what specific documents are needed for a Pakistani resident selling to US customers.

Shopify App Listing Impact:

  • Wants to know if being a Pakistani resident affects product listings on the Shopify app and whether the Shopify app is a key source for getting orders.

Marketplace Connect Pricing:

  • Seeking clarification on Shopify Marketplace Connect pricing: “First 50 orders from synced listings are free, then 1% per synced order up to $99 per month (USD).”

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Hello kind Members,

My name is Rashid. I am a resident of Pakistan and I want to start drop shipping over shopifty and my targeting marketplace is USA. I have Few questions in mind before starting
Firstly, as I am living in Pakistan and i want to sell in USA so what payment method should i use for store. i do have a Payoneer account with USA router number And i heard that we can use Payoneer as payment method to withdraw funds.
Secondly, What about tax and duties ? is shopify gonna ask for tax documentation information ? if yes. what should be the documents for it?
At third, i was viewing the subscription plans for shopify and i see this "

Shopify Marketplace Connect

First 50 orders from shopify synced listings are free, then 1% per synced order up to $99 per month (USD)." what does this mean?
lastly, i have heard that shopify app is a key source of getting order. does it effect my listing on shopify app that i am Pakistani resident and selling in USA.

I am looking forward to the crew members kinds response and assistance on my concerns.
kind Regards,
Rashid