Founder services to claim your startup credits
The services every startup pays for sooner or later. Everything below helps you claim your startup credits, ranked by editor score.
Updated October 2026 · 6 listings
How to choose founder services to claim your startup credits
Pick founder services by the total cost at your size in a year, the startup perks they bundle, how easy it is to leave, and whether they serve your country. Open the account or start the trial only when you need it; most charge monthly from day one.
Stripe Atlas 🧾 ServicePaid
Form a Delaware C-corp or LLC from anywhere for a one-time $500, with EIN, equity and 83(b) filing.
🔥 $500 fee refunded if you fund Stripe Treasury with $5,000 within 90 daysMercury 🧾 ServiceFreemium
Online business banking for US companies, with a $0 base plan and founders accepted from most countries.
🔥 Mercury Books ($35/mo) fee waived until 31 December 2026Ramp 🧾 ServiceFreemium
Free corporate cards, expense management and business account for US companies, plus $350K+ in startup perks.
Brex 🧾 ServiceFreemium
Corporate cards, business account and spend management for funded US startups, free on the Essentials plan.
Firstbase 🧾 ServicePaid
Form a Delaware or Wyoming company from anywhere, then add registered agent, mailroom, accounting and tax.
🔥 Formation $99 one-time instead of $399, plus state fee
Carta 🧾 ServiceFreemium
Cap table and equity management platform used by 50,000+ companies, with a free Launch plan for early-stage founders.
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