How Atlas works
Stripe Atlas helps you set up your company by generating the documents you need, forming your company in Delaware, hiring a registered agent, and getting your US Tax ID. Create an account to start your company with Stripe Atlas.
We help founders:
Form a C Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Delaware.
Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Set up a Delaware registered agent.
Join the Stripe Atlas Community, a global community of entrepreneurs.
Create a Stripe account to accept payments from around the world.
Open a US 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.
Onboarding
You can start your US 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 activate payments, open a business bank account, join the Stripe Atlas Community, and access other partner benefits.
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.
Business costs
You need to understand the tax, legal, and reporting obligations for all US companies, including:
Filing US state and federal taxes each year.
Maintaining a Delaware registered agent to keep your company in good standing with Delaware. This is 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 tax compliance requirements of the locations in which your business operates.
Maintaining a business bank account (fees and eligibility might vary by bank).