Building a startup is hard. Stripe Atlas removes legal, financial, and administrative friction so founders can focus on product. This overview explains how Atlas handles US company formation, including a Delaware C corporation, the IRS tax ID (Employer Identification Number, EIN), and tools to issue stock and confirm ownership from day one, plus access to an online community and partner benefits.
What does Stripe Atlas do for founders?
Stripe Atlas streamlines the early company setup so you are not sidelined by complex paperwork. The focus is on fast, compliant steps that matter for operating and accepting payments.
- Create a legal entity in Delaware on your behalf.
- For non-US founders, form a Delaware C corporation.
- Apply for your IRS tax ID, also called Employer Identification Number (EIN).
- Enable key operations: open a bank account and process payments on Stripe.
- Provide a free tool to issue stock to founders and confirm ownership from day one.
How does the Delaware C corporation formation work?
Atlas handles incorporation details so you avoid administrative pitfalls. The result is a US entity that can transact and grow.
- Incorporate in the state of Delaware.
- For founders who are not US citizens, Atlas will form a C corporation.
- Obtain an IRS tax ID (EIN) used for banking and payment processing on Stripe.
- Keep your focus on building for customers, not on confusing filings.
What tools, community and benefits are included?
After formation, Atlas supports your next steps with equity setup, peer help, and third-party perks to get started.
- Free equity tool: issue stock to you and co-founders. Confirm ownership on day one.
- Online community of Atlas founders: engage, ask questions, and learn.
- Partner benefits to jumpstart operations: AWS credits, discounted tax services, discounted bookkeeping services.
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