non-U.S. founder of a Delaware C-Corp through Stripe Atlas.
Hello everyone,
I’m a non-U.S. founder living and working from Albania. I recently formed a Delaware C-Corp through Stripe Atlas.
I have:
- Delaware C-Corp
- EIN / IRS SS-4
- U.S. mailing/legal address
- Registered agent
- No U.S. physical operating office
- No U.S.-based co-founder or owner
- No SSN or ITIN
I need a U.S. business bank account for Stripe payouts.
Here is what I tried so far:
- Mercury — Albania does not seem to be supported/available for my application.
- Brex — they require a U.S. operating address. I operate from Albania.
- Rho — they also ask for a U.S.-based operating address.
I do not want to use a fake lease, virtual mailbox, or incorrect address, because I want to stay compliant.
What are the realistic options at this point for a non-U.S. founder with a Delaware C-Corp?
Has anyone from an unsupported country successfully opened a business bank account for a Stripe Atlas company?
Are there banks/fintechs that accept non-U.S. founders operating from abroad?
Would Wise Business, Relay, Airwallex, Payoneer, or another provider work for Stripe payouts? do they ask about operating address as well?!
Any advice from people who went through this would be really helpful.
Thank you!