doola forms and maintains a US LLC or C-corp for founders who do not live in the United States. It handles the registered agent, the EIN (federal tax ID), and annual compliance, with bookkeeping and tax filing on higher plans. It is relevant for founders in the region who sell to US customers, need US payment processors, or plan to raise from US investors.
Key features
- Formation: an LLC or C-corp in any US state, with the operating agreement drafted.
- EIN: included, with expedited processing on higher annual plans.
- Registered agent and virtual US address: both needed to keep the company in good standing.
- US bank account: guidance to open one through partners such as Mercury.
- Bookkeeping and compliance: bookkeeping, annual state reports, and federal tax filing on compliance plans.
- Dashboard: formation status, compliance deadlines, and documents in one place.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $297/year + state fees | Formation, EIN, registered agent, US address |
| Total Compliance | $1,999/year + state fees | Adds state reports, IRS filing, tax consultation |
| Business-in-a-Box | $2,999/year + state fees | Adds a dedicated bookkeeper and account manager |
State filing fees are billed separately and vary by state, so the plan price is not your full first-year cost. Bookkeeping can also be bought alone from around $300 a year.
Prices change over time, so check doola’s own pricing page for current rates before subscribing.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Fully remote process built for non-US founders | Starter covers formation only |
| Compliance deadlines in one dashboard | State fees are extra |
| Bookkeeping and tax filing in the same platform | Some reviewers report EIN delays of several weeks |
| Guided path to a US bank account | Bank approval is up to the bank, not doola |
Who it’s best for
Founders in the region selling software or services to US customers, needing Stripe or other US payment processors, or raising from US investors who expect a Delaware company.
Skip it if you sell only in your home market with no US customers or investors. A US company adds annual costs and filings and does not replace registering your business at home. Tax effects depend on your residency, so speak with a tax adviser first.
How to get started
Pick a plan, choose LLC or C-corp and a state (often Delaware or Wyoming for non-US founders), submit your details, and let doola file the paperwork and the EIN application.
FAQ
Do I need to travel to the US? No. Formation, the EIN, and the registered agent are all handled remotely.
Does a US LLC create tax obligations at home? It can, depending on your tax residency and how the company is used. This is not tax advice, so confirm with an accountant in your country.
What if I stop paying the annual plan? You may miss state report deadlines or lose registered agent coverage, which can put the company out of good standing, so budget for renewal from the start.
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