LLC for Walmart Marketplace sellers
Walmart Marketplace is invitation-light but approval-heavy: the application asks for a US business tax ID, a US business address, a history of marketplace sales and proof you are a real, compliant company. An LLC with an EIN, a US business address and clean documentation is the profile Walmart approves fastest — and it is the structure experienced sellers use to run Walmart alongside Amazon.
At a glance
Incofile forms the LLC, obtains the EIN, provides the registered agent and a US business address with mail scanning, and gives you the formation documents Walmart's verification team asks for.
What Walmart checks and how an LLC helps
The seller application verifies your business tax ID against IRS records, checks that the address is a real business address (not a PO box), asks for your product catalog and existing marketplace performance, and runs the business through identity verification. An LLC gives you an EIN that matches a legal entity, formation documents that prove the business exists, and an operating agreement that names the authorized person signing up.
- EIN confirmation letter (CP 575) in the LLC's name
- State-stamped formation certificate
- US business address that accepts mail
- Business bank account in the LLC's name for payouts
Non-US sellers on Walmart
Walmart has opened to sellers in several countries, but the smoothest path for most international brands is still a US LLC with a US address and US bank account, applying as a US business. Keep the story consistent: the LLC's name on the application, the EIN, the address, the bank account and your Shopify or Amazon storefront should all match.
Choosing the state
US residents: your home state. Non-US residents: Wyoming for low cost and privacy, or Delaware if investors are involved. Walmart does not care which state you choose — your bank and your taxes do.
Running Walmart and Amazon from one LLC
One entity can hold every channel. Use the same EIN, the same bank account and separate bookkeeping tags per channel. Sales tax on marketplace orders is collected by Walmart and Amazon in nearly every state; income tax is reported by the owner (single-member) or on a partnership return (multi-member).
Which state should you choose?
What Incofile does for you
- Form the LLC in your chosen state
We prepare and file the formation documents, act as organiser and provide the registered agent in that state — your home address stays off the public record.
- Obtain the EIN
We apply to the IRS for your Employer Identification Number so you can open the bank account and set up payments.
- US business address and mail scanning
A real US street address for banks, marketplaces and payment platforms, with every letter scanned to your portal ($155/year).
- Operating agreement and banking resolution
The documents banks, Amazon, Walmart and payment processors ask for, prepared in your company's name.
- Compliance calendar in your client portal
Annual report deadlines, registered agent renewal and tax-filing dates, with reminders before each one — plus 24/7 access to every document.
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Walmart Marketplace Sellers — frequently asked questions
Does Walmart require an LLC?
Not strictly, but the application is built around a US business with a tax ID and address. Sole proprietors with an SSN can apply; non-US individuals effectively need a US entity.
Can I use the registered agent address for Walmart?
No — use a real business address. Incofile's virtual business address with mail scanning is designed for this.
How long does Walmart approval take?
Walmart's own review varies from days to several weeks. Having the LLC, EIN and bank account ready before you apply avoids the most common delays.
Do I need product liability insurance?
Walmart requires sellers to maintain appropriate insurance for many categories; the LLC is the insured entity.
Can Incofile also get the EIN for a non-US owner?
Yes — EIN without an SSN is included in our non-resident formation process.