# Stripe Atlas

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Also called: Atlas, Stripe incorporation, Stripe Atlas incorporation

A service from [Stripe](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/stripe) that forms a US company for [founders](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder). It files the paperwork for a [Delaware C-corp](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/delaware-incorporation) or [LLC](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/llc), obtains the [tax ID](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ein) and issues founder [shares](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/equity). Stripe states that Atlas is not a law firm and does not give legal or tax advice. It is a company formation service.

**For example:** Two [founders](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) fill in the Stripe Atlas form with their names and [ownership](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/equity) split. Atlas files to create the company and returns the signed documents.

Official site: <https://stripe.com/atlas>

## Connects to (5)

- [Incorporation in Delaware](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/delaware-incorporation): Forming a company as a corporation under the law of the state of Delaware.
- [C-corp](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/c-corp): C corporation.
- [EIN](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/ein): Employer Identification Number.
- [83(b) election](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/83b-election): A notice sent to the US tax agency, the IRS, by a person who receives stock that vests over time.
- [Stripe](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/stripe): A payments platform.

## Follow

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stripe)
- [X](https://twitter.com/stripe)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stripehq)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StripeHQ)
- [YouTube (stripe)](https://youtube.com/@stripe)
- [YouTube (StripeDev)](https://youtube.com/@StripeDev)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/stripe)


> This glossary is plain-language orientation, not legal or financial advice. Before you decide on a company structure, a contract, taxes or a fundraising deal, talk with a lawyer or an accountant.

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