LLCPronto vs Stripe Atlas: Which Fits Your Business?

Looking for a Stripe Atlas alternative? Stripe Atlas is Stripe’s own incorporation product. It is excellent for startups that want a Delaware company and plan to raise money. Many small businesses and freelancers outside the US are better served by a Wyoming or New Mexico LLC with lower yearly costs. Here is how the two compare.

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Stripe Atlas costs $500 one time plus $100 a year for its registered agent, and forms companies in Delaware only, where an LLC pays a $400 annual tax. LLCPronto forms LLCs in any state, including New Mexico ($190, no annual report) and Wyoming ($199). Choose Atlas for a venture-backed Delaware C corporation; choose LLCPronto for a low-cost LLC you can still use with Stripe.

Side-by-Side

	LLCPronto	Stripe Atlas
Upfront price	From $190	$500 one time
States	All 50 states	Delaware only
Entity types	LLC (and UK LTD)	C corporation, LLC, subsidiary
Yearly state cost	New Mexico: no annual report. Wyoming: low annual report	Delaware LLC: $400 annual tax
Registered agent	Included for 1 year	Included for 1 year, then $100 a year
EIN	Included, with or without SSN	Company tax ID included
US mailing address	Included for 1 year	Not listed
Equity, 83(b), fundraising documents	Not our focus	Included
Stripe account	Your LLC can apply for Stripe US	Set up inside Stripe

Atlas prices are from stripe.com/atlas, which also says the $500 fee is refunded if you fund a Stripe Treasury account with $5,000 within 90 days.

You Do Not Need Atlas to Use Stripe

A common belief is that only Atlas companies can use Stripe. That is not true. Stripe accepts any US-registered company, wherever the owner lives. An LLC formed with LLCPronto gets its EIN, US address and bank account, then applies for Stripe US directly.

Founders in countries Stripe does not support often use exactly this route. See our guides for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria and India.

When Stripe Atlas Is the Better Choice

You are building a startup that will raise venture capital and need a Delaware C corporation
You want founder equity, vesting and 83(b) filings handled for you
You value the Stripe credits and partner discounts that come with Atlas

When LLCPronto Is the Better Choice

You are a freelancer, agency, e-commerce seller or small SaaS that will not raise venture capital
You want lower yearly costs than Delaware’s $400 LLC tax
You want a US mailing address and EIN included in one price
You want WhatsApp support and, in Pakistan, to pay in rupees

A Stripe Atlas Alternative for Small Businesses

Most founders searching for a Stripe Atlas alternative are not raising venture capital. They are freelancers, agencies, online sellers and small SaaS founders who want a US LLC that works with Stripe, without Delaware’s $400 yearly LLC tax. For them, a New Mexico or Wyoming LLC formed with LLCPronto does the same job for Stripe at a lower yearly cost.

How It Works Without Atlas

We form your LLC in the state you choose and get your EIN, with or without an SSN
You receive your formation documents, EIN letter and US mailing address
You open a US business bank account that accepts your profile
Your LLC applies to Stripe US directly with its EIN, address and bank account

If you later raise money, you can still form or convert to a Delaware C corporation at that point. Many founders start lean with an LLC first.

LLCPronto vs Stripe Atlas: FAQs

How much does Stripe Atlas cost?

Stripe Atlas lists $500 one time, which includes Delaware state fees and the first year of registered agent service, then $100 a year for the agent.

Can I use Stripe without Stripe Atlas?

Yes. Stripe accepts US-registered companies formed through any service. Your LLC applies for Stripe US with its EIN, US address and US bank account.

Is a Delaware LLC good for a small business?

Delaware is popular with venture-backed corporations, but a Delaware LLC pays a $400 annual tax. Many small businesses choose New Mexico ($190) or Wyoming ($199) instead.

Which is better for non-US freelancers?

Usually an LLC in New Mexico or Wyoming through LLCPronto, because the yearly cost is lower and Stripe still accepts it.

Related Guides

Competitor prices on this page come from each company’s official pricing page and can change at any time. LLCPronto is one of the services compared here.

What is the best Stripe Atlas alternative for non-US freelancers?

A New Mexico or Wyoming LLC usually works best: lower yearly costs than a Delaware LLC, and Stripe accepts it like any other US company.

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