Incorporate a startup that’s ready to raise. Manage your money, fundraise, and accept payments from day one.
The world’s leading startups trust Stripe Atlas
Start with a strong legal foundation, and get support to help you scale
Incorporate in one business day
Apply online from almost anywhere in the world. Atlas checks that your company name is available and files your formation documents in Delaware.
Accept payments, manage your money, and fundraise right away
Accept payments, store and spend funds, and fundraise with Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs), all before your company tax ID arrives.
Get $200K+ in perks
Save with $200K in offers from partners like AWS, Google, and OpenRouter, and get $2.5K in credits for Stripe products. Plus, get $500 when you open a Stripe Treasury business account within 7 days of incorporating.
Issue founder shares, and file your 83(b) on time
Get legal documents designed with Cooley. Atlas issues founder equity, obtains your company tax ID, and automatically submits your 83(b) election.
Let Atlas handle the legal details
Get the documents investors care about
Receive bylaws, board consents, and stock purchase agreements designed with Cooley.
Issue founder equity
Choose the vesting period, cliff, and start date for all founder shares.
File your 83(b) election
Atlas submits your 83(b) election to the IRS at no additional cost.
Move your money and fundraise without the wait.
Store and spend funds, and fundraise with SAFEs right after incorporating.
Manage funds with Stripe Treasury.
Open a Treasury business account, fund physical and virtual cards, and earn 1% cashback on spend.
Fundraise with SAFEs.
Create SAFEs, and track signatures and funding status in the Dashboard.
Linear incorporated with Stripe Atlas. Now, we’re a fast-growing company with over a billion-dollar valuation. We’ve never had any issues with our documents. A job well done!Read the story
My co-founders and I are glad we chose Stripe Atlas to automate company formation; the process was straightforward, quick, and comprehensive.Read the story
Being an immigrant who’s only been in the US two years, and trying to form a company, was pretty daunting. Realizing that everything could be simplified with Atlas was a dream come true.Read the story
What’s included
Incorporate your company
- Delaware filing, including state fees
- Next-day incorporation
- Company tax ID filing with the IRS
- First year of registered agent service ($100 after the first year)
Issue equity, and set up legal paperwork
- Formation documents designed with Cooley
- Appointment of board of directors and company officers
- Founder equity issuance
- 83(b) tax election filing
Get credits and perks
- $2.5K in Stripe product credits
- More than $200K in partner offers
- Get $500 when you incorporate and open a Stripe Treasury business account within 7 days1
Grow your business with Stripe.Accept payments, manage invoices, and bill for subscriptions.
Frequently asked questions
Learn more about Atlas.
What business structures does Stripe Atlas support?
Atlas supports Delaware C corporations and LLCs, including C corporations formed as subsidiaries of an existing company. C corporations are commonly used by startups that plan to raise venture capital or issue stock to employees, while LLCs can be a better fit for businesses that want a more flexible ownership and tax structure.
How is Atlas different from other incorporation services?
Atlas differs from many incorporation services by helping you incorporate, fund, and run your company in one place. You can also incorporate with Stripe Atlas from your AI agent or terminal.
In addition to incorporation, you can issue founder equity, automatically file 83(b) tax elections for C corporations, and fundraise with SAFEs. You can also open a Treasury business account to manage funds and accept payments before receiving your company tax ID. After incorporating with Atlas, you can get access to exclusive discounts and perks.
How much does Atlas cost, and how long does it take?
Atlas costs $500, including Delaware filing fees and your first year of registered agent service. The application takes less than 10 minutes, and most companies are incorporated within one business day. Your company tax ID typically arrives in one to two business days if you provide a US Social Security number, US company address, and US phone number. Without all three, it can take several weeks. You can start managing your money, accepting payments, and fundraising on Stripe before your EIN arrives.
How does Atlas help my company stay compliant after incorporating?
Atlas helps your company stay compliant after incorporating by providing reminders, registered agent service, legal templates, and tools for founder equity. After the first year, registered agent service costs $100 per year. Delaware C corporations must separately pay an annual report fee and franchise tax, while Delaware LLCs pay an annual tax. You’re also responsible for applicable federal and state tax filings, and Atlas does not provide legal or tax advice.
Does Atlas come with a Treasury business account?
After incorporating, you can open a business account with no minimums or monthly fees, even before receiving your tax ID (EIN).
Do I need to be based in the US to use Atlas?
No. Founders from anywhere in the world can use Atlas to form a US company in Delaware, and you don’t need to be a US citizen or resident. You also don’t need a US address or Social Security number to incorporate, although US contact and tax information can speed up tax ID processing and may be required for some banking and Stripe services.
More resources
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How to incorporate your company
Learn what you need to form a Delaware C corporation or LLC with Atlas.
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Understand your incorporation documents
See the legal documents Atlas creates and how they help you set up and run your company.
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Stripe Atlas is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. Legal document templates are created in collaboration with Cooley LLP, which is not affiliated with Atlas. Atlas is not a law firm and information provided by Atlas or Cooley is not legal, tax, or accounting advice and using Atlas does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you have unique considerations, consider talking with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding. Stripe Treasury business accounts are subject to minimum qualification requirements.