The short answer
- Stripe Atlas is the better choice for a Delaware C-corp you intend to raise venture capital with.
- doola is the better choice for a non-resident LLC that needs to sell, invoice and get paid — in any state, with an address and banking help.
- For an LLC, Delaware’s $400/yr tax makes Atlas markedly more expensive to run than a Wyoming LLC.
Stripe Atlas and doola both promise a US company from anywhere in the world. Underneath, they are optimised for different outcomes: Atlas for a fundable Delaware C-corporation, doola for a working LLC that a non-resident can operate day to day.
Side by side
| Feature | doola | Stripe Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront price | $297/yr Starter plan, billed annually, plus state fees. | $500 one-time Includes Delaware state filing fees and the first year of registered agent service. |
| Ongoing cost | $297/yr (Starter). Tax & Compliance is $1,999/yr. | Registered agent $100/yr from year two; Delaware annual tax/franchise tax is separate. |
| Entity types | LLC, C-corp | C-corp, LLC (Delaware only) |
| States | All 50 states | Delaware only |
| EIN without SSN | Included (no SSN needed) | Included |
| Registered agent | Included while subscribed | First year included, then $100/yr |
| US address | Virtual business address included | Not included |
| Form 5472 / taxes | Federal and state filings in the $1,999/yr Tax & Compliance plan | Not included — referred to partners |
| Banking help | Guidance and partner introductions (e.g. Mercury) | Built-in Stripe account; partner banks |
| Best for | Non-residents who want formation, EIN, agent, address and (optionally) taxes handled by one company. | Founders planning to raise venture capital who want a Delaware C-corp with clean equity paperwork. |
| Skip it if | Founders who only need a filing and will manage EIN, mail and taxes themselves — you pay every year for things you would not use. | Solo service businesses and e-commerce sellers: Delaware’s $400/yr LLC tax and the C-corp tilt add cost you may not need. |
| Visit doola | Visit Stripe Atlas |
Prices checked Oct 28, 2026 against each provider’s published pricing. State fees are extra unless stated.
Start with the entity question
Raising venture capital? Investors expect a Delaware C-corporation with properly issued founder shares and a timely 83(b) election. Atlas does this better than almost anyone, and its $500 price is fair for it.
Running a business that pays you its profit — e-commerce, SaaS, an agency, freelancing? An LLC is usually the simpler structure, and Delaware is the most expensive state to keep one in. That is where doola, which forms in any state, has the edge.
Ongoing cost
| doola (Wyoming LLC) | Stripe Atlas (Delaware LLC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $397 | $500 |
| 3-year total | $1,111 | $1,500 |
doola Starter includes the agent and an address; Atlas includes a year of agent service, then $100/yr, plus Delaware’s $400 annual tax. Neither total includes Form 5472 preparation, which both LLCs need.
Which should you choose?
Pick Stripe Atlas if you are forming a venture-track C-corp, have co-founders, or need investor-ready equity paperwork.
Pick doola if you are a solo founder or small team forming an LLC to trade, want Wyoming or another low-cost state, and value an included address and banking introductions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I form an LLC with Stripe Atlas?
Yes, but only in Delaware. Atlas also forms C-corps, which is what it is best known for.
Which is better for getting a Stripe account?
Atlas sets up a Stripe account as part of the process. Any US LLC with an EIN and a US bank account can usually apply for a US Stripe account, so doola customers can get one too.
Which is cheaper?
For a simple LLC over three years, doola in Wyoming is usually cheaper than Atlas in Delaware because of Delaware’s annual tax. Atlas has the lower one-time price; doola is a recurring subscription.
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