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Stripe Atlas

Learn about Stripe Atlas, a simple way to start a U.S. company

Stripe Atlas helps entrepreneurs set up their company in a reliable, safe, and fast way, from anywhere in the world. Stripe Atlas helps founders:

  • Form a C Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Delaware
  • Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Set up a Delaware registered agent
  • Issue stock to founders of a C Corporation
  • Join the Stripe Atlas Community, a global community of entrepreneurs
  • Create a Stripe account to accept payments from around the world
  • Open a U.S. business bank account
  • Access $100,000 USD in exclusive benefits from Atlas partners, including legal and tax experts, and technology platforms
  • Download free legal templates for common legal needs

Stripe Atlas process

You can start your U.S. company with Stripe Atlas by creating a Stripe account and submitting a short Atlas form.

After you complete the steps to form your company, you can issue stock to founders, activate payments, open a business bank account, join the Stripe Atlas Community, and access our partner benefits.

Stripe Atlas pricing

Stripe Atlas costs $500 USD to set up the company and includes forming in Delaware and getting your company’s tax ID (EIN) from the IRS. We also maintain a Delaware registered agent to keep your company in good standing for $100 USD per year. The first year is included in the $500 USD one-time setup fee.

Ongoing costs of running a business

It is important that you understand the tax, legal, and reporting obligations for all U.S. companies, including:

  • Filing U.S. state and federal taxes each year

  • Maintaining a Delaware registered agent to keep your company in good standing with Delaware (available to Stripe Atlas users for $100 USD per year; your first year is included in the $500 USD one-time setup fee)

  • Filing annual reports with the State of Delaware

  • Ongoing state or country registration, reporting, and/or tax compliance requirements of the locations in which your business operates

  • Maintaining a business bank account (fees and eligibility may vary by bank)

See also

  • Company types
  • Stripe Atlas signup
  • Issuing stock to your founders
  • Next steps after forming your company
  • Guides to starting an internet business
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