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States, entity types and formation services side by side, for founders outside the US. State fees are live, and every other fact links to its source.

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Wyoming vs Delaware
Two popular LLC states · live fees
LLC
Wyoming$60per year after formation
Delaware$400per year after formation
Formation fee$103 · $110
First year with Starter$452 · $459
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State vs state

Which state should your LLC live in?

Formation fees are live; yearly costs and rules link to each state's official source.

State vs state

Wyoming vs Delaware LLC: which is better for founders outside the US?

FormationWY $103 · DE $110
Each yearWY $60 · DE $400
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Wyoming vs New Mexico LLC: which is better if you live outside the US?

FormationWY $103 · NM $52
Each yearWY $60 · NM $0
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Wyoming vs Nevada LLC: which is better for founders outside the US?

FormationWY $103 · NV $436
Each yearWY $60 · NV varies
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Delaware vs Nevada LLC: costs, taxes, privacy and when each makes sense

FormationDE $110 · NV $436
Each yearDE $400 · NV varies
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Wyoming vs Florida LLC: which should you choose as a founder outside the US?

FormationWY $103 · FL $125
Each yearWY $60 · FL $138.75
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Wyoming vs Texas LLC: which is better, and when should you form in Texas?

FormationWY $103 · TX $310
Each yearWY $60 · TX $0
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Entity types

LLC, C-corp or S-corp?

How the structure you pick changes US taxes, filings and fundraising for owners outside the US.

Entity types

LLC vs C-corp for non-US founders: which one should you form?

LLC or C-corp? A C-corp pays 21% federal tax and dividends to India face 25% withholding, while an LLC passes profits through. Taxes, filings, VC, costs.

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LLC vs S-corp: can non-residents choose S-corp status?

No: an S-corp can't have nonresident alien shareholders, and one ends the election. What S-corp status is, who it helps, and the options for foreign LLC owners.

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Entity types

Single-member vs multi-member LLC for foreign owners

A single-member LLC files Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120; a multi-member LLC files Form 1065 by March 15 and may withhold 37% for foreign members. Compared.

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Formation services

How formation services compare

Prices and inclusions checked on each provider's own website and dated, including where they're the better fit.

Services

Best LLC formation services for non-US residents (2026 comparison)

Stripe Atlas, doola, Firstbase, Bizee, ZenBusiness, LegalZoom and Register Quick LLC compared on EIN without SSN, agent fees, Form 5472 and two-year cost.

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Stripe Atlas alternative: Register Quick LLC vs Stripe Atlas

Stripe Atlas costs $500 plus $100 a year and forms only in Delaware. Compare two-year costs, EIN, Form 5472 and banking with an LLC in any state.

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doola alternative: Register Quick LLC vs doola

doola Starter is $297/yr plus state fees and Tax and Compliance is $1,999/yr. Compare annual reports, Form 5472 and two-year costs with our LLC plans.

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Firstbase alternative: Register Quick LLC vs Firstbase

Firstbase Start is $99 on offer (list $399), plus a $299/yr registered agent and a US address. Compare two-year costs and Form 5472 with our LLC plans.

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Stripe Atlas vs doola (2026): which is better for non-US founders?

Stripe Atlas costs $500 plus $100 a year and forms only in Delaware; doola starts at $297 a year in any state. Two-year costs, EIN, taxes and banking compared.

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Bizee alternative: Register Quick LLC vs Bizee

Bizee's Standard LLC package is $199 once; its registered agent is free for a year, then $149. Compare EIN without SSN, Form 5472 and 2-year costs.

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ZenBusiness alternative: Register Quick LLC vs ZenBusiness

ZenBusiness Pro is $199 a year and its registered agent another $199 ($99 in year one). Compare EIN without SSN, Form 5472 and two-year costs.

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LegalZoom alternative: Register Quick LLC vs LegalZoom

LegalZoom Pro is $249 plus state fees, with a $249-a-year registered agent on top. Compare EIN without SSN, Wyoming annual reports, Form 5472 and 2-year costs.

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