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$200K+ in credits + Delaware C-Corp

International (Non-US) Founder Playbook

Building a US entity from abroad.

International founders who haven't yet incorporated a US entity.
International founders often get stuck on banking and qualification. This sequence starts with Stripe Atlas, handles the 83(b) deadline, and progresses through programs with the most lenient non-US eligibility.
  1. 1
    Stripe
    Stripe Atlas
    $2,500 Stripe credits + $50,000+ in partner perks
    Delaware C-Corp in 2 business days. File 83(b) within 30 days of stock issuance.
  2. 2
    Mercury
    Mercury (Raise + Perks Bundle)
    $200,000+ in partner credits
    Open Mercury account. Extended compliance review for non-residents; keep Relay as backup.
  3. 3
    Amazon Web Services
    AWS Activate
    Up to $100,000 ($300,000 for AI)
    Founders tier: $1,000, works well for fresh non-US entities.
  4. 4
    Microsoft
    Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
    Up to $150,000 Azure credits
    Ideate: $1K, easiest path for non-US founders.
  5. 5
    Notion
    Notion for Startups
    Up to $12,000 (6 months × 100 users × $20/mo)
    3 months Business + AI direct (or 6 via partner).
  6. 6
    Cloudflare
    Cloudflare for Startups
    Up to $250,000 in Cloudflare credits
    BOOTSTRAPPED $5K, no US-specific residency check.