Every price published. Third-party costs shown separately.
Our service fee is on the left. Government, Stripe Atlas and partner costs are on the right. No bundled surprises.
Five packages — pick one.
Prepare it yourself.
These sit outside our fees.
| Item | Typical cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe Atlas | $500 one-time | Incorporation, EIN and 83(b) filing service by Stripe. |
| Registered agent renewal | from $100/year | First year usually included with Atlas. |
| Delaware franchise / LLC tax | $300/year (LLC) or franchise tax (C-Corp) | Paid to the state annually. |
| Domain & hosting | ~$20–$120/year | Owned by you. |
| Accounting partner | Partner-priced | Independent partner engagement. |
| Legal review (optional) | Partner-priced | Only when your situation requires it. |
Common ones.
Is Founder Portal a law firm or accountant?
No. We are an operational launch-support business. We do not give legal, tax, accounting or financial advice. Actual legal and tax work is performed by qualified partners we can introduce you to.
How long does incorporation and EIN really take?
Delaware incorporation usually takes 1–2 business days. Atlas companies may accept US card payments before the EIN arrives. EIN retrieval takes 1–2 business days when a US address, phone number and SSN are available, and 15–25 business days without those details.
Can you guarantee Stripe or bank approval?
No — and anyone who does is misleading you. Stripe, banks and government authorities determine eligibility independently. We help you prepare accurate information and implement the infrastructure they expect to see.
Do I have to be in the US?
No. Founder Portal exists specifically for founders outside the United States. You do not need to travel to the US to incorporate, get an EIN, or apply for Stripe or Mercury.
LLC or C-Corp — which one?
It depends on whether you plan to raise VC, issue equity, or keep taxes simple. We walk through both in the readiness review; we never pick for you without professional context.
Ready to build your US launch stack?
Build from anywhere.
Launch globally.
Start with the readiness assessment. You will receive a recommended launch path based on your country, business model, website and current setup.
You own every account and company document. Stripe, banks and government authorities make their own approval decisions.