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Stripe Atlas

Incorporate your startup in the US + banking, payments, and tools for global founders

Credit Value

$500 incorporation fee

The $500 incorporation fee is the main cost. Many accelerators and partners offer credits or discounts that can offset or exceed this.

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Credit Value

$500 incorporation fee

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Easy to Apply

Our Rating

4.7/5

Best For

International startups needing US incorporation, banking, and payments infrastructure

What You Get

Stripe Atlas helps global founders incorporate a Delaware C-Corp in the US, open a US business bank account, and access payments infrastructure. It’s the go-to for international startups wanting to operate like a US company.

Key Benefits

US Delaware C-Corp incorporation ($500 fee, often discounted via partners)
US business bank account (via partner banks like Mercury, Brex, etc.)
Access to Stripe payments and billing
Legal documents, EIN, and compliance support
Partner perks and credits (Notion, Airtable, Brex, Ramp, etc.)
Global founder community and resources

Available Tiers

Standard Atlas incorporation

✓ Who Qualifies

Global founder or team (no US residency required)
Building a technology product or scalable business
Willing to form a Delaware C-Corp
Have a valid passport/ID for verification
For-profit company

✗ Limitations

$500 incorporation fee (though often offset by partner credits)
Requires ongoing US compliance (annual reports, taxes)
Banking partners have their own approval processes
Best for companies planning US operations or fundraising
Not a traditional "free credits" program — more foundational infrastructure

How to Apply

1
Visit https://stripe.com/atlas
2
Sign up with your details and company information
3
Complete the online incorporation questionnaire
4
Provide identification and company details for verification
5
Pay the $500 fee (or use partner discount/credit)
6
Receive your Delaware C-Corp documents, EIN, and bank account setup help
7
Connect to Stripe for payments and start using partner perks

Our Take

Stripe Atlas is one of the most important "startup programs" for international founders. It removes huge friction around incorporation, banking, and payments — often the first major step for non-US teams raising capital or scaling globally.

Worth applying? Absolutely — almost every serious global startup uses Atlas or a similar service. The $500 fee is quickly offset by the time/cost savings and partner credits.

Insider tips: Apply early (pre-funding). Use partner links from accelerators or VCs for extra credits that can cover the fee. Combine with banking perks (Brex, Mercury, Ramp) for maximum value. Keep good records for annual compliance.

Common Questions

Is Stripe Atlas legit?

Yes — it’s Stripe’s official program used by thousands of successful startups.

How much does it cost?

$500 incorporation fee (often offset or waived via partner credits).

Do I need to be in the US?

No — designed for global founders. You can incorporate remotely.

What do I get besides incorporation?

US EIN, bank account setup, Stripe payments access, and a suite of partner perks/credits.

Is it only for tech startups?

Primarily for scalable technology businesses, but open to others.

How long does the process take?

Usually 1–2 weeks for documents and EIN.

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