In Stripe Connect, how are connected accounts described in relation to the platform account?

• A. They are separate entities with no relation
• B. They are used only for tax reporting
• C. They are created within the platform account and linked
• D. They replace the platform account

Answer: (C)

In Stripe Connect, the platform account and its connected accounts form a linked setup. Connected accounts are created within the platform account and linked to it, which means the platform controls onboarding, payments, and payouts for each connected business. This structure lets the platform act as the master that facilitates transactions on behalf of others while keeping separate records for each connected account. They aren’t independent with no relation, and they aren’t only for tax reporting, nor do they replace the platform account.