doola forms and maintains a US LLC or C-corp for founders who do not live in the United States. It helps women founders in the region who sell to US customers, need Stripe, or are negotiating with investors who prefer a Delaware company.
Key features
- Formation: an LLC or C-corp in any US state, with the operating agreement drafted.
- EIN: included, with faster processing on higher plans.
- Registered agent and US address: to keep the company in good standing.
- US bank account: guidance to open one through partners such as Mercury.
- Bookkeeping and compliance: annual state reports and federal tax filing.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $297/year + state fees | Formation, EIN, registered agent, US address |
| Total Compliance | $1,999/year + state fees | State reports, IRS filing, tax consultation |
| Business-in-a-Box | $2,999/year + state fees | Dedicated bookkeeper and account manager |
State filing fees are separate 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. Figures above are based on doola’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Fully remote process for non-US founders | Starter covers formation only |
| Compliance deadlines in one dashboard | Ongoing annual costs and filings |
| Bookkeeping and tax filing in the same platform | Some users report EIN delays of several weeks |
Who it’s best for
Women founders in the region selling products or services to US customers, needing Stripe, or negotiating with US investors.
Skip it if you have no US customers or investors, since a US company adds annual costs and filings. Speak with a tax adviser first.
How to get started
Pick a plan, company type, and state (often Delaware or Wyoming), 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 handled remotely.
Does doola form a nonprofit? No. It forms LLCs and C-corps, which are for-profit entities.
Does a US company create tax obligations at home? It can, depending on your tax residency. This is not tax advice, so confirm with an accountant in your country.
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