Stripe Atlas
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)
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)