doola helps founders outside the US, including African entrepreneurs building for a global market, register a US LLC or C Corp and stay compliant with formation, an EIN, and a US business address bundled into one package.
Key features
- LLC or C Corp formation with EIN and US business address included
- Automated bookkeeping and expense tracking on the Pulse plan
- Federal and state tax filing on the Tax and Compliance plan
- Dedicated bookkeeper and monthly financial statements on the top-tier plan
Pricing
The Starter plan is about $297 a year for formation, EIN, and a US business address. Pulse is about $300 a year for automated bookkeeping. Tax and Compliance is about $1,999 a year and adds tax filing and consultation. Business-in-a-Box is about $2,999 a year, or about $329 a month, and adds a dedicated bookkeeper and quarterly tax estimates. State filing fees are separate and paid directly to the state. Confirm current pricing on doola’s site.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Bundles US company formation with an EIN and business address in one package, useful for founders without a US presence | State filing fees are billed separately on top of the plan cost |
| Handles ongoing compliance and tax filing, not just the initial registration | Full tax and compliance support requires a meaningfully higher-priced tier |
Who it’s for
African founders building a product or service aimed at US customers or investors who need a US legal entity without relocating or hiring a US lawyer directly.
Who should skip it
Founders operating only within their home market with no US customers, investors, or payment processing need likely do not need a US entity at all.
How to get started
Start with the Starter plan to register your entity and get an EIN, then add bookkeeping or tax compliance once the business is generating real revenue that needs filing.
Register your US company with doola
FAQ
Do I need to live in the US to use doola?
No, doola is built specifically for founders forming a US company from outside the country, including a US business address as part of the package.
Are state filing fees included in the plan price?
No, state filing fees are separate and paid directly to the state on top of doola’s plan cost.
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