Nope, you don't need to travel to the US -- we'll handle incorporation and opening your bank account remotely. When it's time to sign papers, we'll send you an e-signature link.
Silicon Valley Bank's fees after the first 24 months vary depending on which of their services you choose to use, so there's no one-size-fits-all rate card we can point you to -- if you send me an email at edwin.wee@stripe.com, I'd be happy to chat more about this in detail.
Although we don't offer immigration or employment services as a part of Atlas, I'd love to hear more about your business to see how we can help and walk you through the final steps!
I see someone else in this thread talk about their problem with not knowing if and which taxes they must pay, if they are going to pay double taxes or something like that. Does anyone know this?
I'm not the person you replied to, but I have a question(s) I hope you can help with.
Is there a list of the minimum requirements to join Atlas? I can't seem to find it in your FAQ. Is it true that entry is granted (or not) based on an evaluation of the startups business plan? Do I have to convince someone at Stripe that my idea has legs before I'll be granted access?
Also, is the service exclusively for startups that deal in digital goods? Say I have a physical product that I need a US company to import and sell (via a fulfillment service). Would Stripe Atlas accept me as a client?
Atlas is still in beta, so there is an small form you'll need to fill out for an invite. But it's quick, so no need for a lengthy business plan -- all you'll need for this is your name, email address, country, website, and a brief description of what you're building and how Atlas can be helpful (no pitch decks!). We're still piloting Atlas with a small group of entrepreneurs, so this bit of info is helpful for us when we're getting folks started.
Once you're invited, we'll reach out to you for any additional personal or business information that's needed for incorporation and getting your bank account set up.
Atlas certainly isn't just for digital goods -- we've had quite a few businesses apply that sell physical goods.
You can request access at https://stripe.com/atlas#request-access, and please feel free drop me a line at edwin.wee@stripe.com once you fill that out, or if you have any other questions!
Silicon Valley Bank's fees after the first 24 months vary depending on which of their services you choose to use, so there's no one-size-fits-all rate card we can point you to -- if you send me an email at edwin.wee@stripe.com, I'd be happy to chat more about this in detail.
Although we don't offer immigration or employment services as a part of Atlas, I'd love to hear more about your business to see how we can help and walk you through the final steps!