Form a US company from anywhere in the world
Stripe Atlas is a service that helps founders incorporate a US Delaware C-Corp or LLC remotely for $500. Includes banking with Mercury, a Stripe account, legal templates, and perks. The fastest path for African founders who need a US entity to access Stripe, raise from US investors, or qualify for YC.
Use when
You want to incorporate a US Delaware C-Corp to access Stripe, raise from US investors, or qualify for US-entity-required accelerators like YC.
Skip when
You only need a US bank account and not a full US entity. Wise Business or Grey may be enough for just receiving USD payments.
The most popular route for Nigerian and Kenyan founders forming a US entity. After incorporation, use Mercury for banking and Stripe for payments. Annual Delaware state fee ~$300/year.
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