US vs Europe startup setup: $50k+ credits and cash bonuses vs notary fees and VAT
DrDatta_AIIMS · x · 2026-11-08
A detailed comparison of incorporating in the US vs Europe. US: Stripe Atlas is now free (refunds the $500 fee if you open a Treasury account within 7 days) and pays $1,000-$1,500 just to open a bank account; Slash/Ramp offer unlimited virtual cards with 2% cashback on SaaS & ads plus 4% yield on idle cash; Chase/Amex business cards give $1,000+ sign-up bonuses; plus $50k+ in AWS, OpenAI, Anthropic and Cloudflare startup credits with zero VAT hassle. Europe: €2,500 notary fees, €10k-€25k locked minimum share capital, no cashback, €15/month debit cards, FX fees, and three days every quarter spent on VAT reverse-charge filings. The contrast: America pays you to start a company, Europe charges you at every step.
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