US company

Firstbase

Forms a US company for founders anywhere in the world, with banking and compliance services around it.

Best for

Founders outside the US who want a US company without going through Stripe Atlas.

How to start

  1. Choose a company type and state on firstbase.io.
  2. Fill in your details and upload your ID; Firstbase handles the filing and tax ID.
  3. Once the company exists, open a US bank account and a Stripe account in its name.

Strengths and limits

Strengths

  • Open to founders from most countries
  • Several company types and states to choose from
  • Add-on services for banking, mail and compliance

Limits

  • Yearly state fees, taxes and filings after formation
  • You must also respect your home country's rules on foreign companies and income

Availability by country

Source: Firstbase, checked 2026-10-20.