# Atlas

Stripe Atlas helps founders launch a startup in a reliable, safe, and fast manner, from anywhere in the world. With Stripe Atlas, you can form a Delaware [C Corporation](https://stripe.com/docs/atlas/company-types#c-corp) or [Limited Liability company (LLC)](https://stripe.com/docs/atlas/company-types#llc), obtain a U.S. [Employer Identification Number](https://stripe.com/docs/atlas/application#tax-id) (EIN), and, in the case of a C Corporation, [issue stock](https://stripe.com/docs/atlas/issuing-stock) to founders.