Stripe Atlas
Form a US company and open a bank account from anywhere
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Pros
- Works for non-US founders
- Company, EIN, bank and Stripe account in one flow
- Clear flat fee
Cons
- US entity means US taxes and filings
- Overkill for a local business
What it does
Forms a Delaware C corporation or LLC, gets the tax id, opens a bank account and a Stripe account, all online.
Using it to validate
Not a validation step; do it after the idea passes. Listed because the costs and filings belong in the feasibility dimension for international founders aiming at the US market.
Pricing
A one-time fee of about $500 plus state fees.
Who it suits
Software and online founders outside the US who need a US entity.
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