Stripe Atlas Incorporation

Stripe Atlas Incorporation is a legal and financial setup program administered by Stripe that enables entrepreneurs worldwide to establish Delaware C-Corporations or LLCs. The service requires a $500 upfront fee covering state filing costs, standard legal templates, and the first year of registered agent services, followed by a $100 annual renewal charge. The platform facilitates Employer Identification Number acquisition, 83(b) tax elections, and equity issuance for up to four cofounders, having incorporated over 100,000 businesses to date. Processing times average two business days for core steps, and participants receive access to up to $100,000 in partner credits alongside integrations with recognizable institutions such as Cooley, Mercury, Brex, Y Combinator, and OpenAI. This resource is intended for global startup founders requiring rapid United States legal entity formation, pre-EIN payment processing, and standardized equity management for early-stage fundraising readiness.