Markup Valley is an IRS Authorized Certifying Acceptance Agent (CAA) — one of the few firms globally with this credential. We exist to make US business formation accessible, compliant, and stress-free for non-resident entrepreneurs worldwide.
Markup Valley was founded by Ali Nisar — a Chartered Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Internal Auditor who saw a massive gap in the market: international founders desperately needed a US business, but every existing service either couldn't do the job properly, charged excessive fees, or left clients confused and exposed to IRS penalties.
The breaking point was ITIN. Most services — including well-funded platforms like Doola, Firstbase, and Stripe Atlas — simply cannot certify ITIN applications. Clients would pay, form their LLC, then hit a wall when they tried to get banking or file taxes. No ITIN, no US banking. No US banking, no business.
Ali obtained IRS CAA (Certifying Acceptance Agent) status — a rigorous certification that allows Markup Valley to officially certify passports and submit ITIN applications directly to the IRS. This changed everything. Today, over 2,000 businesses have been formed through Markup Valley, with clients in Pakistan, India, UAE, Nigeria, Philippines, UK, and beyond.
Our mission: Empower non-resident entrepreneurs to build legitimate, compliant, and profitable US businesses — without confusion, fear of the IRS, or expensive mistakes.
Founder & CEO, Markup Valley
We are the only option with IRS CAA certification, real accountants, and human WhatsApp support.
| Feature | Markup Valley ✓ | Doola | Firstbase | Stripe Atlas | Northwest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRS CAA — ITIN Certification | ✅ Included | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Human Support (WhatsApp) | ✅ Direct | Ticket system | Known delays | Automated | Phone only |
| Tax Filing Included | ✅ Scale plan | $1,999+/yr | $1,800+/yr | ❌ | ❌ |
| Real Bookkeeping (Accountant) | ✅ Real CA | Software only | $990+/yr | ❌ | ❌ |
| Formation Price (Wyoming) | From $129 | From $297 | From $399 | $500 | $39 |
| US-Based Partner | ✅ Yes | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| CA + CFE + CIA Qualified | ✅ Yes | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
21 specialists across operations, tax, legal, compliance, and client success. Karachi-based, globally focused.
+ 13 more specialists in sales, marketing, IT, HR, and government liaison
Beyond business, Markup Valley's founder Ali Nisar runs SkillUp Valley — an education initiative operating 2 schools in partnership with the Government of Sindh, Karachi. Every business formed through Markup Valley contributes to this mission of expanding access to quality education in Pakistan.