The short answer
- $39 + state fee to form, with the first year of registered agent service included; $125/yr after that.
- EIN for an owner with no SSN costs $200 — or $0 if you call the IRS yourself.
- Uses its own address on your public filings, keeping your name and home address off the record.
- No tax, Form 5472 or banking help. Budget for a separate preparer.
Northwest has been a registered agent for decades, and its formation service reflects that heritage: a low flat price, a clear renewal, a strong privacy stance and very little pressure to buy extras. For a non-resident, that is a great foundation — provided you understand what it does not do.
Who Northwest is for
Founders who are comfortable following a guide to get their own EIN, open their own bank account and arrange their own Form 5472 filing, and who want the lowest sensible recurring cost with a reputable agent.
If you want someone to hold your hand through banking and taxes, choose doola instead.
Pricing, explained
- Formation: $39 plus the state filing fee, including the first year of registered agent service.
- Registered agent: $125 per year from year two.
- EIN: $200 if you have no SSN; $50 if you do.
For a Wyoming LLC with Northwest obtaining the EIN, expect about $339 in year one and $709 over three years. Get the EIN yourself by calling the IRS and the three-year total falls to about $509 — among the lowest of any full-service option.
How it handles the non-resident essentials
EIN. Available as an add-on. At $200 it costs more than the formation itself; the IRS phone line gives you the same number for free.
Address and privacy. Northwest’s address goes on your public filings, so your name and home address do not appear in the state database. A separate business address product exists if you need one for banking.
Banking. Not offered. Use our banking guide.
Taxes. Not offered. A foreign-owned single-member LLC must still file Form 5472 each year; budget a few hundred dollars for a preparer, or file it yourself.
What works
- Lowest upfront price among full-service agents.
- Uses its own address on public filings — your home address stays private.
- Transparent, flat renewal pricing and a reputation for not upselling.
What to watch
- No-SSN EIN service costs $200 — more than the formation itself.
- No tax, bookkeeping or banking help; you will need a separate Form 5472 preparer.
- Designed for US small businesses first; non-resident guidance is thinner than at doola or Firstbase.
Alternatives to consider
- doola if you want EIN, address, banking help and taxes from one provider.
- Bizee if you want a $0 service fee and will manage the auto-renewing agent carefully.
The value pick for founders who are comfortable doing the IRS side themselves (or who get their EIN by phone for free).
How we reviewed Northwest: based on Northwest’s published formation and EIN pricing (checked on the date shown above) and its service terms. See our methodology and disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Does Northwest Registered Agent work for non-US residents?
Yes. Northwest forms LLCs for foreign owners in every state. It does not specialise in non-resident tax or banking, so you will handle those separately.
How much does Northwest charge for an EIN without an SSN?
$200 when the responsible party has no SSN, versus $50 with one. You can get the same EIN free by calling or faxing the IRS yourself.
Does Northwest provide a US business address?
Northwest puts its own address on your state filings so yours stays private. Mail forwarding and dedicated business addresses are separate products.
What does Northwest cost after year one?
The registered agent renews at $125 per year, plus your state’s annual fee.
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