Should you use Stripe Atlas?

Yes. A lot of people find it easier to outsource the work of setting up a new company. That way, they can focus on their products or services and their customers. If you wouldn't mind spending a few dollars for a ready-to-go company, Stripe Atlas might be for you. For $500, Stripe will:

• Form a C Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC)
• Issue stock to founders of a C Corporation
• Obtain a U.S. Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax purposes
• Open a U.S. business bank account
• Create a U.S. Stripe account to accept payments from around the world
• Connect to legal and tax experts
• Access up to $5,000 in promotional credits from Amazon Web Services
• Join the Stripe Atlas Community, a global community of entrepreneurs and experts

The whole process takes about two weeks. Additionally, Stripe Atlas has won the following awards:

• #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt on April 6th, 2017
• #1 Product of the Week on Product Hunt on April 6th, 2017
• #3 Product of the Month on Product Hunt for April 2017