Delaware only
Atlas forms Delaware companies only. There is no Wyoming option and no other state.
FormLLC vs Stripe Atlas
FormLLC vs Stripe Atlas: $399 in Wyoming, or $500 in Delaware only?
Stripe Atlas costs $500, forms in Delaware only, includes no mailing address and supports you by email. FormLLC's $399 Starter includes the Wyoming state fee, registered agent, mailing address and an EIN in 24 hours, with call and email support.
Key takeaways
- From $399 in Wyoming, state fee included
- mailing address included for a year
- Call and email support
- Stripe Atlas: $500, Delaware only, no mailing address
First-year cost
What do you get in year one with FormLLC and with Stripe Atlas?
FormLLC Starter costs $399 and includes the Wyoming state fee, registered agent, a year of mailing address, an EIN in 24 hours and call and email support. Stripe Atlas costs $500, forms in Delaware only, includes no mailing address and supports founders by email.
| What you need | FormLLC Starter | Stripe Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | Included: $399 in Wyoming | Extra or limited: $500 |
| State | Included: Wyoming, or the state you choose with Standard | Extra or limited: Delaware only |
| State filing fee | Included: Included | Included: Included |
| Registered agent, first year | Included: Included | Included: Included |
| Virtual mailing address | Included: Included for 1 year | Not included: Not included, paid partners only |
| Operating agreement | Included: Included | Included: Included |
| Membership certificate | Included: Included | Not included: Not listed |
| Phone support | Included: Call and email | Not included: Email only |
| First-year total | Included: $399 | Extra or limited: $500 |
The work after formation
Who handles your yearly filings and tax returns?
With Stripe Atlas, you do. Its terms say the founder alone is responsible for tax and legal reporting, and the $300 Delaware LLC tax is yours to file. FormLLC Standard includes annual filing, and Registration-To-Revenue adds CPA-prepared federal tax filing with IRS notice handling.
| Item | With FormLLC | With Stripe Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly state filing | Included: Annual filing included in Standard ($1,799 in Wyoming) | Extra or limited: You file Delaware's $300 yearly LLC tax yourself |
| Federal tax filing | Included: Included in R2R ($2,599 in Wyoming), CPA-prepared | Not included: Not offered; you or your accountant file |
| IRS notice handling | Included: Included in R2R | Not included: Not offered |
| Bank account setup guidance | Included: Included in Standard (Mercury, Wise and similar) | Extra or limited: Stripe Treasury if eligible, or a bank you find |
Read the small print
What Stripe Atlas's price does not show
Taken from each provider's own pricing pages, help center and terms.
$300 Delaware tax every year
Every Delaware LLC owes a $300 yearly tax, which you file yourself. Late filing costs $200 plus 1.5% a month.
No mailing address
The registered agent address is not a mail address. Atlas points you to paid partners for one.
Email-only support
Stripe publishes an email address for Atlas support. There is no phone line.
Agent renews automatically
The registered agent renews at $100 a year on your card, and cancelling refunds nothing already paid.
Taxes are left to you
Atlas files no tax returns. Its terms say you alone are responsible for tax and legal reporting.
What you get with FormLLC
Everything a new U.S. LLC needs, in one plan
Each service, and the FormLLC plans that include it.
All plans
State registration (Articles of Organization)
We prepare and file your LLC with the state. Your state's filing fee is added to the plan's base price.
Learn more about State registration (Articles of Organization)All plans
Operating agreement
Your LLC's operating agreement, setting out ownership and how the company is run.
Learn more about Operating agreementAll plans
Membership & validation certificate
A certificate showing each owner's interest in the LLC.
Learn more about Membership & validation certificateAll plans
EIN in 24 hours
We apply for your EIN with the IRS and expedite it in 24 hours.
Learn more about EIN in 24 hoursAll plans
Registered agent (1 year)
A registered agent in your formation state receives official and legal mail for your company.
Learn more about Registered agent (1 year)All plans
Virtual mailing address (1 year)
A virtual mailing address for your company for the first year.
Learn more about Virtual mailing address (1 year)All plans
BOI report filing
We file your beneficial ownership report with FinCEN when one is required.
Learn more about BOI report filingStandard and R2R
Annual state filing
We file your state annual report so your company stays in good standing.
Learn more about Annual state filingStandard and R2R
Bookkeeping
Track your transactions, send invoices, download financial reports and connect multiple bank accounts.
Learn more about BookkeepingR2R
Federal tax filing
A CPA prepares your federal tax return based on your entity type and tax classification.
Learn more about Federal tax filingR2R
IRS notice handling
When the IRS sends your company a notice, FormLLC handles it for you.
Learn more about IRS notice handlingStarter: $399 in Wyoming
Base $299 + State filing fees. Formation, EIN, operating agreement, registered agent and virtual mailing address for 1 year.
Choose this planStandard: $1,799 in Wyoming
Base $1699 + State filing fees. Everything in Starter plus annual state filing, free dissolution and bookkeeping.
Choose this planRegistration-To-Revenue: $2,599 in Wyoming
Base $2499 + State filing fees. All Standard features plus annual state tax filing, federal tax filing, a dedicated bookkeeper and compliance reviewed by a CPA.
Choose this planSwitch to FormLLC
Already formed with Stripe Atlas?
Yes, you can keep your company and move only the work you need to FormLLC: your state annual report, your federal tax filing prepared by a CPA, or your registered agent, with call and email support.
Get your tax returns done
A CPA prepares your federal tax return.
Federal tax filingHand over your yearly filing
Let FormLLC take care of your annual filing.
Annual report filingChange your registered agent
Use FormLLC as your registered agent, with call and email support.
Registered agent serviceQuestions answered
FormLLC vs Stripe Atlas: common questions
Is FormLLC cheaper than Stripe Atlas?
In year one, yes. FormLLC Starter is $399 with the Wyoming state fee, registered agent, mailing address and EIN included. Stripe Atlas is $500, forms in Delaware only and includes no mailing address.
Can I form a Wyoming LLC with Stripe Atlas?
No. Stripe Atlas forms Delaware companies only. FormLLC Starter forms in Wyoming, and Standard lets you choose your state.
Does Stripe Atlas include a mailing address?
No. Stripe says the registered agent address is not a general mail address and refers founders to paid partners. FormLLC includes a virtual mailing address for the first year.
What does Stripe Atlas cost after the first year?
The registered agent renews at $100 a year automatically, and a Delaware LLC owes a $300 yearly tax that you file yourself.
Does Stripe Atlas file my tax returns?
No. Atlas files no federal or state tax returns. FormLLC Registration-To-Revenue includes federal tax filing, prepared by a CPA.
Does Stripe Atlas offer phone support?
Stripe publishes an email address for Atlas support. FormLLC supports every client by call and email.
Competitor prices as shown on each provider's website on 31 October 2026; providers can change them at any time. FormLLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by the providers named, and their names and trademarks belong to their owners.
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