The e-commerce landscape in Pakistan experienced significant growth starting around 2019, with platforms like Extreme Commerce and Enablers playing a pivotal role through their training and bootcamps. Since then, the aspiration for many Pakistanis has been to establish businesses in the USA. While various models and resources exist online, the specific question remains: how Pakistani Residents can open a TEMU USA a Seller Account? 

I will guide you through the necessary steps, which include setting up a Payoneer or TransferWise Business bank account. You will need a bank statement, no older than 180 days or six months, that precisely matches the account name and address associated with your US-based LLC.

How to Obtain a TEMU Store Invitation Link?

To begin the TEMU seller registration process, your first step is to request a store invitation link via email. Send an email from the personal Gmail account you intend to use for your seller account to “seller@temu.com”. In your email, clearly state your interest, for example: “Dear team, I am looking to start selling in the USA. I have a US-based LLC and would like to offer our products on your platform. Please send me a store invitation link.” You can easily generate a similar request using tools like GPT.

Once you receive the store invitation link in their response, you can proceed with the seller central sign-up process using that specific link.

What Documents Do Pakistanis Need to Sell on TEMU USA?

To become a seller on TEMU USA, a subsidiary of PDD Holdings, you’ll need to verify two key aspects during the signup process: your identity as the seller (Personal Verification) and the legitimacy of your business (Business Verification).

Documents for Personal Verification: Passport

Please provide a clear, unedited photograph of your valid Pakistani passport, ensuring all corners are visible and no filters are applied. Simply use your phone’s camera. If using a scanner, ensure the entire passport page, including the edges, is clearly captured.

Personal Details Verification 

On the Seller Central, you will need to provide the following personal details: your place of birth, date of birth (DOB), passport number, and its expiry date. For your primary contact’s residential address in Pakistan, please use the following format as an example: House Number/Shop Number, Building/Street Name, City, State, Postal Code. 

On Second step following this, you will proceed to upload a clear image of your passport and then begin the facial identity verification process. If you are completing the signup on a computer, you will be prompted to scan a QR code displayed on your screen to complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) verification on your phone. This will involve looking directly into your phone’s camera, then looking right, left, up, and down, holding each pose for approximately 2-3 seconds. Once these steps are completed, your seller information will be finalized.

TEMU USA Business Verification: Required Documents for Pakistani Sellers

To successfully verify your business details with the TEMU Seller Central team for your USA account, you will need to provide three key documents:

1. Articles of Organization for your LLC: This is the legal document that formally establishes your Limited Liability Company (LLC).
2. IRS-issued SS-4 Form (EIN Letter): This SS-4 official certificate from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirms your company’s Employer Identification Number (EIN).
3. Bank Statement (Payoneer or TransferWise Business Account): You will need a statement from your Payoneer or TransferWise Business bank account, which can be created online.

Creating a US-based LLC is a prerequisite for this step. This typically involves utilizing an online service, as the basic fees for LLC formation vary by state. You will need to select a specific US state for incorporation and secure a physical address within the USA. If you have contacts in the US (friends or family), you may be able to use their address to receive physical documents like the EIN letter from the IRS. Alternatively, several online services offer virtual addresses for a yearly fee. Lastly, you will require a USA phone number to receive OTP (One-Time Password) verifications. Based on positive personal experience, VYKE is a recommended app for easily receiving OTPs from TEMU, TikTok Shop, and other platforms.

How Long Does TEMU Take to Approve Seller Accounts?

In my experience, the TEMU review team typically responds within three days. If your submitted documents meet their requirements, your account will be approved. Otherwise, you will receive specific instructions on the revisions needed for approval.

Note : Setting up TEMU seller accounts for Pakistani residents living in the USA presents a slightly different process compared to those residing in Pakistan.

What are Common Reasons for Initial Seller Account Rejection?

One frequent reason for a failed store audit during the initial signup is inconsistencies in the registered business address. For example, I received the following error:

Audit failed reason: 

The registered address you filled in is inconsistent with the one found at the state government. Please change the registered address to the same as the official one, or provide proof of the current registered address.

Solution 

A common reason for rejection, especially for newly formed LLCs, is the 14-business-day delay in the IRS database update. If you’ve obtained your EIN and it’s been less than two weeks, TEMU’s verification system might not yet recognize your business address as registered with the IRS. TEMU cited this as the reason for my initial rejection and instructed me to wait before submitting the IRS SS-4 form for address verification. After the waiting period and resubmission my application was approved.

Do Not Use Edited Images

On another seller account, my account audit failed because the driver’s license image was edited – specifically, a filter had been applied. For both this instance and another, I have included the error messages for your reference.

Conclusion 

How Pakistani Residents Can Open a TEMU USA Seller Account, the key steps involve getting an invitation, providing a valid, unedited Pakistani passport for personal ID, and submitting your US LLC’s formation documents (Articles of Organization), EIN letter (SS-4), and a Payoneer or TransferWise Business bank statement. Creating a US LLC and having a US phone number are also necessary. Account approval usually takes about three days, but watch out for address mismatches and avoid edited images to prevent rejection.