❦ Review · Last updated May 6, 2026
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Stripe Atlas
The fastest legitimate path to a US C-corp for founders anywhere in the world. Worth the $500 if you don't already know a startup lawyer.
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❦ Score breakdown
9.5 / 10
Incorporation in ~1 week, bank account in ~9 days.
9.4 / 10
Guided wizard, no legalese required.
9.0 / 10
Single $500 fee; ongoing franchise tax is explained upfront.
8.0 / 10
Built-in Mercury app, Stripe Tax, Stripe Payments.
9.5 / 10
Built for this exact use case.
Strengths and tradeoffs
Strengths
- ●Complete incorporation package — entity, EIN, bank account, tax filings
- ●Generates lawyer-grade equity and IP assignment docs
- ●Mercury integration eliminates the worst part (US bank as a non-resident)
- ●Includes 1 year of Stripe Tax, which alone is worth ~$200
Tradeoffs
- ●Annual franchise tax (~$450) is not part of the $500 fee — surprises first-timers
- ●Limited to Delaware C-corp and US LLC — no other jurisdictions
- ●Customer support is async-only (email and chat, no phone)
What it does
- ●Delaware C-corp + bank account + EIN + tax filings in ~1 week
- ●Generates board consents, stock issuance, IP assignment — lawyer-clean
- ●Includes Mercury bank application + 1 year of Stripe Tax
Features at a glance
| Feature | Stripe Atlas |
|---|---|
| Delaware C-corp | ● Included |
| Delaware LLC | ● Included |
| Other state entities | — Not available |
| EIN application | ● Included |
| Bank account (Mercury) | ● Included |
| Stripe Tax (1 year) | ● Included |
| Equity issuance docs | ● Included |
| 83(b) election | ● Included |
| Registered agent (1 yr) | ● Included |
| Annual franchise tax | Not included (~$450/yr) |
| Founder agreements | ● Included |
| Ongoing legal docs | — Not available |
Pricing
| Tier | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas | $500 one-time | Everything except annual franchise tax (~$450/yr) |
Who it's for
| Founder type | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Founder | Strong fit | The reason this product exists. Done in a week, $500. |
| Small Team | Workable | Works fine; ongoing legal needs require Clerky or a lawyer. |
| Agency | Not the right fit | One-time incorporation product, not for ongoing legal. |
Known limitations
- — Delaware C-corp and US LLC only
- — Async support only; no phone
What founders say
“Did it from a coffee shop in Lisbon. Had a US bank account 9 days later.”
“Cheaper than a lawyer, and the paperwork was cleaner than what our last lawyer sent.”
“Worth it just for the Mercury intro. Saved us a week of bank-account dance.”