How to Start a Business in the USA From Canada (High-Ticket Ecommerce)

Canadians who want to start a business in the USA need more than a US LLC. In this video, I break down how Canadians can build a US-facing high-ticket ecommerce business, including Canadian corporations, US LLCs and EINs, banking, KYC, payment processing, suppliers, cross-border freight, margins, and content.

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Start here:

Free 1,000+ High-Ticket Niches List: https://ecommerceparadise.com/niches/

Business Formation Guide: https://ecommerceparadise.com/business-formation-for-high-ticket-dropshipping/

Best Credit Cards for Ecommerce Businesses: https://ecommerceparadise.com/best-credit-cards-for-ecommerce-businesses/

Private High-Ticket Dropshipping Coaching: https://ecommerceparadise.com/private-high-ticket-dropshipping-coaching/

Done-For-You High-Ticket Store Build: https://ecommerceparadise.com/complete-done-for-you-high-ticket-dropshipping-business-build-launch-service/

Helpful tools mentioned:

Northwest Registered Agent: https://ecommerceparadise.com/northwest

Mercury Business Banking: https://ecommerceparadise.com/mercury

Wise: https://ecommerceparadise.com/wise

Chapters:

0:00 Starting a US business from Canada

0:48 Set up your Canadian business first

1:24 Why you need a US LLC and EIN

2:04 Banking and payment processing

3:20 KYC and your physical Canadian address

4:44 Cross-border shipping, duties, and returns

5:52 The margin math most stores miss

7:13 How to earn better supplier terms

8:23 Build value with demos, reviews, and content

9:10 Done-for-you setup and coaching

9:34 Credit cards and the next steps

Affiliate disclosure: Some links above are affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no added cost to you. This video is educational only, not legal, tax, banking, or financial advice. Speak with qualified Canadian and US professionals before forming or operating your business.