Formation

Start, manage, and grow your LLC — all in one place.

Thousands of global founders use doola to accurately, safely, and easily incorporate a US-based LLC from anywhere in the world. We take care of the complicated stuff, so you can focus on what you do best.

Formation

Start forming an LLC

Give us a few details about yourself and we’ll get your LLC name approved by the state, get your EIN number from the IRS, and more.

What you get from us

  • An LLC formed with any state (we can help you pick)
  • An EIN & Operating Agreement
  • Free Registered Agent service for 1 year
  • A mailing address/virtual mailbox based in the US

All we need from you

  • Your ideal company name
  • A personal address (can be anywhere in the world)
  • Your email (so we can stay in touch)

Simplified pricing for all your needs

Get upfront, clear pricing for starting and running your business.


Starter Plan
LegalZoom Stripe Atlas ZenBusiness FirstBase NorthWest IncFile Clerky CorpNet
US Business Formation $297
+State Fees
$0
+State Fees
$410
+State Fees
$0
+State Fees
$399 $225
+State Fees
$0
+State Fees
$819
+State Fees
$99
+State Fees
EIN & Operating Agreement $159 $198 $199 $168
Registered Agent Service for 1 year $299 $199 $99 $149
Mailing Address, Virtual Mailbox $348 $350 $348 $348
Trustpilot Score 4.7 4.6 3.1 4.7 4.7 3.4 4.7 3.7 4.9
Your Total Cost $297
+State Fees
$806
+State Fees
$410
+State Fees
$397
+State Fees
$848
+State Fees
$573
+State Fees
$547
+State Fees
$819
+State Fees
$416
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Each state charges a one-time formation fee. Your state fee will vary depending on the state you form in.
Not sure which state to choose? Take our quiz →

Empowering founders like you around the world

doola is used by thousands of founders to start, manage, and grow their business

Empowering founders like you around the world

Alex Lieberman

Co-founder of Morning Brew

I created my LLC with doola. I thought it was very smooth, it was done within a day and all I hit was like 5 buttons.

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Actual results may vary by customer.

Mazeer Mawjood

Founder of AuroraRCM

I was looking for a partner who was responsive, number one, and who had the ability, the flexibility to, accommodate the rapid changes that any business will need… These people [doola] know what they’re talking about.

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Actual results may vary by customer.

Kari Heron

Founder of Chef and Steward

[Why doola?] I’ve been researching for over a year… it was my interaction primarily with the doola team, the back and forth, the questions, it had to be done.

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Actual results may vary by customer.

Manja Munda

Co-founder of Grow & Scale

I would recommend doola because it’s a hassle-free experience. You don’t need to spend hours on researching how to start a company, what documents you need to fill in, ect. It’s a one-stop place to start your business.

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Actual results may vary by customer.

Calvin Hamilton

CEO at rezy.io

But then once I found out about doola, I then re-registered my LLC there and honestly, there was a night-and-day difference compared to doing it yourself, in a significantly better process than using a service like [other competitors]…

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Actual results may vary by customer.

FAQs

Do I need to be a US citizen to work with doola?

No, you don’t! We work with entrepreneurs from around the world to get their businesses incorporated. Don’t take our word for it, though; check out our Wall of Love to hear what people globally have to say about doola.

What information do you need from me to get started?

We don’t need any documents to get started. We just need a few pieces of info from you:

  • Your Company Name
  • Your Personal Address
  • Phone Number and Email (For contact purposes)

Later in the process, you’ll need a passport to set up your bank account.

What is an EIN?

An Employer Identification Number is the tax identification number for your organization and a requirement of many banks or institutions (such as the IRS) to carry out business in the US. Once your EIN is acquired, you can apply for business bank accounts and payment gateways. Learn more about the full process.

What is an ITIN?

An Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) can be used as an alternative for a Social Security Number (SSN) in some cases and is not a requirement in most cases. However, you will be required to have one if you wish to apply for a PayPal account or certain bank accounts. We walk you through how this process looks like in our guide!

What is an LLC (Limited Liability Company)?

A limited liability company is a formal business structure (created as per state law) where the business is legally distinct from the owner(s). It may have a single owner in the case of a Single-Member LLC or multiple owners in the case of a Multi-Member LLC.

An LLC combines the perks of a corporation (protection against personal liability) and a partnership (pass-through taxation). Since the business has a separate legal existence, the members are not personally liable for the debts and obligations of the Company.

State laws stipulate how LLCs should be incorporated. Some states require specific documents, such as the articles of organization, membership agreement, etc., to be filed with the authorities.

Learn more about LLCs and how they work in our guide.

Still have a question?

Schedule a free consultation with an expert from doola, today.

More than just formation

Support your business needs after formation

Taxes

  • Annual State Report Filing
  • Stress-free Business IRS tax-filing
  • 1:1 CPA consultation
  • 24/7 live customer support

Insurance

  • Fully waived agency fees ($0)
  • Fulfill all e-commerce marketplace insurance requirements
  • Property damage or inventory replacement
  • Customer injuries or product liability insurance

Books

  • Dedicated Bookkeeper
  • Monthly categorization of business transactions
  • Reconciliation of business bank and credit card accounts
  • Monthly financial report
  • Expert review of financial reports
  • Customer Support

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