## Stripe Atlas: Your End-to-End Solution for Company Incorporation and Growth

Stripe Atlas is a comprehensive service designed to streamline the process of starting and growing a US-based company, particularly for founders located anywhere in the world. It simplifies complex legal and financial procedures, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on building their businesses.

### Key Features and Benefits:

*   **Effortless Incorporation:** Atlas handles the incorporation of your company in Delaware, offering the choice between a Delaware C corporation or a Delaware Limited Liability Company (LLC). This process is typically completed within two business days.
*   **Tax ID and Equity Management:** Atlas automatically retrieves your company's tax ID (EIN) from the IRS and initiates founder equity vesting, ensuring a smooth start to your business operations.
*   **Section 83(b) Elections:** For C-corp founders, Atlas automatically files Section 83(b) tax elections, a crucial step for potentially reducing future tax liabilities.
*   **Legal Documentation:** You gain access to essential legal documents drafted in collaboration with Cooley LLP, covering company bylaws, certificates of incorporation, and more.
*   **Payment Acceptance:** Immediately after incorporation, you can start accepting payments from customers using Stripe's robust payment processing capabilities. Atlas startups receive $2,500 in Stripe product credits for their first year.
*   **Business Banking:** Atlas facilitates the opening of a business bank account with Stripe or its partners, with some options available even before receiving your EIN.
*   **Fundraising with SAFEs:** After incorporation, Atlas assists in obtaining board consent and issuing Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) to investors, simplifying your fundraising efforts.
*   **Founder Equity Terms:** Atlas provides default industry-standard founder equity vesting terms, which can be customized to your specific needs, including vesting periods, cliffs, and start dates.
*   **Support for International Founders:** Atlas offers specific guidance for founders in India and Singapore, helping them navigate international regulations and incorporation strategies.
*   **Partner Perks:** Access a suite of discounts and perks from various partners, valued at $50,000, to support your startup's growth.

### Getting Started with Stripe Atlas:

The process of incorporating with Atlas is designed to be straightforward. You can learn more about the steps involved, choose your company type (C corp or LLC), understand the incorporation documents, and explore founder equity terms.

### Specific Guidance for Different Founder Needs:

*   **Indian Founders:** Learn how to incorporate a US entity while complying with India's ODI regulations.
*   **Singaporean Founders:** Understand the process and considerations for incorporating a US company from Singapore.
*   **Non-US Founders and 83(b) Elections:** Get detailed information on filing Section 83(b) elections as a non-US founder.

### Post-Incorporation Resources:

Beyond incorporation, Atlas provides resources for crucial post-formation activities, including:

*   **Business Taxes:** Understand the basic tax obligations for your newly formed company.
*   **Business Bank Accounts:** Learn how to open a business bank account to manage your company's finances.
*   **Accepting Payments:** Seamlessly integrate Stripe payments to start generating revenue.
*   **Fundraising:** Explore options for raising capital through SAFEs.

Stripe Atlas aims to be your all-in-one solution for launching and scaling your business in the US market.