Launch Your SaaS Business with the Right Structure
Delaware for VC-backed SaaS, UK Ltd for European founders, Wyoming for lean bootstrappers. The entity you form today affects your fundraising, IP ownership, and Stripe setup - get it right from the start.
Who this is for
- Founders launching a SaaS product before going live and charging customers
- Developers moving from freelancing to a productised subscription software business
- Pre-seed SaaS founders preparing to raise their first SAFE or angel round
- Bootstrapped SaaS teams who want the cleanest entity for Stripe Billing and subscriptions
- Non-US SaaS founders who want a US entity for US enterprise sales
- SaaS companies expanding from one market to a second region who need a local entity
SaaS companies need a specific setup: the right corporate entity, clean IP assignment, Stripe Billing configured, and ideally a structure that does not create unnecessary tax complexity as MRR grows.
Available services
Delaware C-Corp - VC-Backed SaaS
If you are raising a SAFE or seed round from US investors, you need a Delaware C-Corp. SAFEs convert to preferred stock - which requires a corporation. Most accelerators and angel syndicates use SAFEs. Form this before your first investor meeting.
UK Ltd - European SaaS
The most popular structure for bootstrapped European SaaS founders. Low cost ($349 to form), globally recognised, and compatible with EU GDPR data processing. Stripe supports UK Ltd for all payment products.
Wyoming LLC - Bootstrapped US SaaS
Pass-through taxation, $60/year to maintain, and full Stripe access. The leanest SaaS entity for bootstrapped founders who want US presence without Delaware's annual costs or corporate governance requirements.
Singapore Pte Ltd - Asia SaaS
Singapore is increasingly the jurisdiction of choice for Asia-Pacific SaaS companies. 17% corporate tax, deep VC ecosystem, and strong enterprise credibility in APAC markets.
How it works
Structure decision
We review your funding plans, customer geography, and team location to recommend the right entity.
Company formed
Delaware and Wyoming: 24 hours. UK: 24-48 hours. Singapore: 1-3 days.
IP assignment
We provide a founder IP assignment template - sign this on day one before writing another line of code.
Stripe Billing
We walk you through setting up Stripe Billing with your new company, including tax ID verification.
Frequently asked questions
Delaware C-Corp or LLC for a SaaS that might raise VC?
Delaware C-Corp if there is any realistic chance of raising from institutional VC in the next 18 months. SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred stock rounds are all built for C-Corps. If you are certain you are bootstrapping and will not take institutional money, a Delaware or Wyoming LLC is cheaper to maintain. You can convert an LLC to a C-Corp, but it adds complexity and cost at the worst possible time.
What is the best Stripe setup for a SaaS company?
Use Stripe Billing for subscription management, Stripe Tax for automatic sales tax and VAT calculation, and Stripe Radar for fraud protection. Connect your entity's bank account for payouts. For EU VAT, you will need to register your entity for VAT in at least one EU jurisdiction if you have EU B2C revenue above the relevant threshold. Stripe Tax automates the calculation; you handle the registration.
When should I register for VAT or sales tax?
EU VAT registration thresholds apply per member state (or the EU OSS threshold of EUR 10,000). US sales tax thresholds vary by state - most software businesses trigger nexus once they exceed $100,000 revenue or 200 transactions in a state. Do not wait until you hit the threshold - set up Stripe Tax early so your compliance is automated from day one.
Ready to get started?
Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.
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