doola forms and maintains a US LLC or C-corp for founders who do not live in the United States. It is relevant for social entrepreneurs in the region who sell to US customers or raise from US impact investors. One important point: an LLC or C-corp is a for-profit company, not a US tax-exempt nonprofit.
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 on compliance plans.
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 | Does not form a US tax-exempt nonprofit |
| Bookkeeping and tax filing in the same platform | Some users report EIN delays of several weeks |
Who doola is for
Social entrepreneurs in the region selling products or services to US customers, needing Stripe, or negotiating with US impact investors who prefer a Delaware company.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you run a nonprofit association, since registering a US tax-exempt organization is a completely different process. Also skip it if you have no US customers or investors, as 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
Does doola form a US nonprofit?
No. It forms LLCs and C-corps, which are for-profit entities.
Do I need to travel to the US?
No. Formation, the EIN, and the registered agent are handled remotely.
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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