End-to-end corporate formation services, US EIN acquisition, and FDIC-insured commercial bank accounts (Mercury, Relay, Airwallex) for international technology founders.
Turnkey US company formation (LLC & C-Corp) with FDIC business bank accounts
Global business accounts, multi-currency collections, and FX treasury clearing
Business-in-a-box for global founders: US LLC, EIN, and ongoing IRS tax filings
High-trust digital commercial bank for global startups and tech founders
Official Stripe program to form Delaware C-Corp or LLC with SVB & Mercury banking
A definitive guide to US company formation, EIN tax IDs, and offshore commercial banking for non-US residents.
Bootstrapped software developers and indie hackers should generally establish a Wyoming LLC due to zero state income tax and low annual fees ($62/yr). Companies seeking US venture capital should form a Delaware C-Corp.
Practical answers regarding incorporation, taxes, and banking for international founders.
Yes. Firstbase and Doola partner directly with Mercury and Relay to allow remote bank account opening for non-US founders with valid passports.
Side-by-side technical benchmarks pitting platforms in this vertical against major alternatives.
Firstbase is faster and cheaper for simple LLC setup ($399 one-time); Doola provides all-in-one IRS tax compliance and CPA support.
Mercury is the premier US bank for venture-backed startups; Airwallex is the ultimate multi-currency treasury engine for global FX clearing.
Firstbase offers both Wyoming and Delaware LLCs for $399; Stripe Atlas specializes in Delaware C-Corps and LLCs for venture-backed startups ($500).