Comparison
Corppy vs Stripe Atlas:
what you actually get.
Stripe Atlas is a great product for forming a Delaware C-Corp. But if you need a local entity, a guaranteed bank account, or Form 5472 compliance — Atlas stops short.
Side by side
Feature-by-feature comparison.
What's included at $500 — and what's missing from Atlas.
| What's included | Corppy | Stripe Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| US Company Formation | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Local Company Formation | ✓ Included | Not included |
| Onboard Existing Entities | ✓ Included | Not included |
| EIN (no SSN) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Bank Account (guaranteed) | ✓ Included | No guarantee |
| US Phone Number | ✓ Included | Not included |
| US Business Address | ✓ Included | Not included |
| Registered Agent | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Form 5472 Filing | ✓ Included | Not included |
| Compliance Tracking | ✓ Included | Not included |
| Unified Dashboard (both entities) | ✓ Included | Not included |
| First Year Price | $500 | $500 |
| Real First Year Cost | $500 | $600–700 |
US Company Formation
Local Company Formation
Onboard Existing Entities
EIN (no SSN)
Bank Account (guaranteed)
US Phone Number
US Business Address
Registered Agent
Form 5472 Filing
Compliance Tracking
Unified Dashboard (both entities)
First Year Price
Real First Year Cost
Atlas handles one entity. Corppy handles your business.
Both entities. All compliance. One platform. Same price.
Key differences
Where the real difference is.
Local entity formation
Atlas forms your US company and stops. Your Indian Pvt Ltd, Nigerian LLC, or UK Ltd requires a separate provider, a separate bill, a separate dashboard. Corppy handles both entities from one platform.
Bank account guarantee
Atlas connects you to Stripe for payments but doesn't guarantee a bank account. Corppy has pre-approval relationships with Mercury, Stripe, and Wise. Guaranteed approval — not "apply and hope."
Form 5472 compliance
Atlas doesn't file Form 5472. The IRS requires it from every foreign-owned US entity. The penalty is $25,000. Corppy auto-generates and files it. Included in your plan.
Being fair
When Atlas might be enough.
If you only need a Delaware C-Corp and nothing else — no local entity, no Form 5472 support, no guaranteed bank account — Stripe Atlas is a solid option. It's a well-built product with a strong brand.
But most foreign founders need more than just a US entity. They need their local company managed alongside it. They need a bank account that's guaranteed, not aspirational. And they need someone to handle Form 5472 so they don't eat a $25,000 IRS penalty.
That's where Corppy steps in. Same price for the US entity. Everything else included.
Same price as Atlas. Twice the value.
US entity + local entity. Guaranteed bank account. Form 5472 filed. $500 first year.
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