> - Can I get some virtual office with address, mail forwarding, etc, sometimes offered by registry?
After incorporation, you’ll have a registered agent in Delaware with a corresponding address. We’re looking at adding support for incorporation in other geographies as we expand Atlas.
> - Is Stripe a full state approved registry or do they use 3rd party registries? What are the ongoing costs (there can be significant differences)?
We work with a third party service. More on costs here: https://stripe.com/atlas/faq#Are-there-any-additional-costs-...
> - I Striped stated as the registrant in the Delaware corp database?
Nope.
> Not at the moment, though we're looking at more locations as we continue to expand Stripe Atlas
So, it would be Delaware as the administration location, right? (which I would prefer)
>> - I Striped stated as the registrant in the Delaware corp database? > Nope.
So the 3rd party registry would appear there, right?
And it's correct that the customer doesn't have to visit the states for opening the bank account?
No need to come to the US for the bank account or any other part of the process.
so somebody but not me, right?
Points I am missing/not seeing:
- Can I decide about the administration location (eg also Delaware or does it have to be my actual location)?
- Can I get some virtual office with address, mail forwarding, etc, sometimes offered by registry?
- Is Stripe a full state approved registry or do they use 3rd party registries? What are the ongoing costs (there can be significant differences)?
- How many people are in customer support?
- Is Stripe stated as the registrant in the Delaware corp database?
The only advantage I've seen is that Stripe is opening the bank account for you and it seems you do not have to visit the States but other than that I am not sure if going all-in with one entity (Stripe) is a bit too risky.
And if looking at dedicated registries there 3-5x more information on their websites—this is not a clear indicator for quality of service but since this is not Stripe's core competency it's something I'd be a bit cautious. But still something Atlas can catch-up.