Reviews
LLC formation service reviews
Independent reviews written for founders outside the US — judged on what non-residents actually need: EIN without an SSN, a usable address, banking, Form 5472 and the real cost after year one.
doola review (2026): the all-in-one option for non-US founders
An independent doola review for non-residents — what the $297/yr Starter plan includes, the $1,999 tax tier, EIN delays, and who should pick cheaper.
Read →Firstbase review (2026): polished, à la carte, and pricier than it looks
An independent Firstbase review for non-US founders — the one-time Start fee, $299/yr registered agent, $899 Form 5472 package, and the real year-two cost.
Read →Stripe Atlas review (2026): the venture-backed default — and when to skip it
An independent Stripe Atlas review for non-US founders — the $500 Delaware package, $100/yr agent, Delaware's new $400 LLC tax, and when another provider is cheaper.
Read →Northwest Registered Agent review (2026): the value pick for self-directed founders
An independent Northwest Registered Agent review for non-US owners — $39 formation, $125/yr agent, $200 no-SSN EIN, strong privacy, and no tax help.
Read →Bizee review (2026): $0 to start — read the renewal line
An independent Bizee (formerly Incfile) review for non-US owners — the $0 Basic package, what it leaves out, the auto-renewing agent, and the real three-year cost.
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