Firstbase.io is an all-in-one platform for international entrepreneurs to start a US business — handling US company formation, EIN tax ID, US business bank account, registered agent, and compliance in one service. Unlike Stripe Atlas (Stripe ecosystem focused), Firstbase.io is bank and payment processor agnostic, working with multiple banking partners. Used by 15,000+ companies from 180+ countries. From $399/year. Features ongoing compliance management.
Firstbase.io
Launch a US business from anywhere
Best for: International entrepreneurs wanting US business formation without the Stripe Atlas ecosystem dependency, with ongoing compliance management included
4.2/5 ratingEditorial score 78/100firstbase.io
The editorial note
What to know about Firstbase.io
Is it right for you?
Who Firstbase.io suits
Choose it if
- International entrepreneurs wanting US business formation without the Stripe Atlas ecosystem dependency, with ongoing compliance management included
Look elsewhere if
- Founders who specifically need Delaware C-Corp for VC funding (Stripe Atlas's C-Corp path is more established for US venture capital investors)
What you get
Key features
- Company formation
- EIN
- US banking
- Registered agent
- Compliance
- Annual reports
- Tax support
Works with
Integrations3
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- 15K+ companies
- 180+ countries
- Bank agnostic
- Ongoing compliance
- EIN + banking
- Registered agent
Cons
- Annual subscription vs one-time
- Less known than Stripe Atlas
- Fewer startup credits
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Finance & Business Services
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Free plan
- Not listed
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- firstbase.io
The verdict
Our take on Firstbase.io
Best US business formation for international entrepreneurs wanting ongoing compliance support beyond just incorporation. Firstbase.io's annual compliance management serves non-US founders who need a registered agent and annual state filings managed after incorporation — international founders who plan to maintain their US entity long-term choose Firstbase because the ongoing compliance subscription prevents the annual state fees and report deadlines that cause companies incorporated without ongoing support to go out of good standing.
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