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A registered agent for $45 a year. Cheaper than every major formation service.
$40 once for our work, EIN included, also without an SSN. Registered agent at cost: $45 a year, where Stripe Atlas, Northwest, Bizee, ZenBusiness, Doola and Firstbase charge $100 to $299. No subscription, no upsells, and never a marketing email, WhatsApp or text message.
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What a non-resident pays for an LLC with an EIN and a registered agent
| Service | Formation | EIN without SSN | Registered agent | Year 1 | Year 2 | 2 years | Form 5472 | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| startyour.llc | $40, once | Included, also without SSN | $45/yr at cost, year 1 included | $85 | $45 | $130 | Yes, with CORA: $30/mo | None |
| Bizee | $0 (Basic) | $70; no-SSN case not covered | Free year 1, then $149/yr | $70 | $149 | $219 | Not offered | None |
| Northwest | $39, agent year 1 included | $200 add-on without SSN | $125/yr | $239 | $125 | $364 | Not offered | None |
| ZenBusiness | $0 (Starter) | $99; without SSN you mail the SS-4 yourself | $199/yr, not in any package | $298 | $199 | $497 | Not offered | Paid tiers renew yearly |
| Doola | $297/yr (Starter plan) | Included | Included in the plan | $297 | $297 | $594 | Tax plan $1,999/yr | Yes, $297/yr |
| Firstbase | $99 (promotion; listed at $399) | Included | $299/yr, required | $398 | $299 | $697 | $899/yr | Agent $299/yr required |
| Stripe Atlas | $500, incl. state fee and agent year 1 | Included (10–35 business days without SSN) | $100/yr from year 2 | $500* | $100 | $600* | Not offered | None |
Prices from each provider’s own website, checked on 2 November 2026, for the cheapest plan that gets a non-resident an LLC with an EIN and a registered agent. Amounts exclude the state fee; *Stripe Atlas includes the Delaware state fee. Promotions and prices change; check the provider’s site before you decide.
Why it is cheaper, and stays cheaper
One price, at cost where we can, and no tricks in year two.
Registered agent at cost
$45 a year, the first year included. We write two months before it renews, and you can stop any time before the renewal date.
EIN without SSN, included
We prepare the SS-4 and get your EIN from the IRS for you. No ITIN or SSN needed, and no add-on fee.
No upsells
No packages to upgrade, no "premium" filing speed, no pre-ticked extras at checkout. Everything is filed within 48 hours anyway.
No marketing. Ever.
We only write about your order, your documents and your deadlines. No newsletters, no promotions, no WhatsApp, no SMS, no sales calls.
The yearly IRS filing, handled
Form 5472 for $30 a month, with CORA.
A foreign-owned LLC files Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120 every year, even with no income, and missing it costs $25,000. Most formation services leave you on your own here, or charge $899 to $1,999 a year.
CORA, our bookkeeping partner, keeps your books, fills in Form 5472 from them and sends it to the IRS in one click, with every IRS and state deadline on your dashboard. Optional, $30 a month, cancel monthly, available in English, Dutch, Spanish and French.
Form 5472 per year
| startyour.llc + CORA | $360 |
| Firstbase tax filing | $899 |
| Doola tax plan | $1,999 |
CORA includes the books, bank connection and deadlines, not only the form.
Questions
Which LLC formation service is cheapest for a non-resident?
Of the services we compared, startyour.llc has the lowest cost over two years: $130 plus the state fee, with the EIN (also without an SSN) and the registered agent included. The next cheapest comes to $219.
Why is your registered agent so cheap?
Because we pass it on at what it costs us: $45 a year. The big formation services charge $100 to $299 a year for the same legal requirement.
Do you upsell during or after the order?
No. There are no packages to upgrade and no add-ons we push. Bookkeeping with CORA is optional and you choose it yourself, or not.
Will you send me marketing emails, WhatsApp messages or texts?
Never. We write to you about your order, your documents and your deadlines, and that is it. No newsletters, no promotions, no WhatsApp, no SMS, no sales calls.