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File.Business
$0 formation + paid compliance plans starting $99/yr.
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4.9★8,200+ reviews
220KFormed
File.Business vs Doola
Compared across the seven dimensions that matter to a US founder: pricing transparency, compliance automation breadth, international-founder support, API and builder access, customer support depth, brand recognition, and mobile experience. File.Business leads on the first four; Doola leads on international-founder marketing presence in Asia and LATAM, multilingual support. The full line-by-line breakdown is below.
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$297/yr+
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DimensionFile.BusinessDoola
Formation cost$0 + state$297 + state
International foundersSpecializedSpecialized
Compliance dashboardFullTax-focused
Bookkeeping includedAdd-onHigher tiers
Phone supportYesEmail/chat
The summary: Doola is laser-focused on international LLCs. File.Business covers all founder types: international + domestic, LLC + corp + nonprofit, with broader operator infrastructure.
File.Business strengths
- All 50 states + DC.
- Multiple entity types: LLC, Corp, Nonprofit, S-Corp.
- Lower starting price.
- Industry verticals + 349-term glossary + 50+ guides.
- Specialty CPA + attorney partner network.
- Explicit restricted-industries AUP.
Doola strengths
- Laser focus on international founders.
- 8-step LLC for non-US residents flow.
- Built-in bookkeeping + tax service.
- Virtual office services bundled.
- Strong international founder content and onboarding.
Who picks which
Find your fit.
Pick Doola if
- You are an international founder forming a US LLC.
- You want a single international-founder-focused service.
- You want virtual office included.
- You prefer their UI/UX.
Pick File.Business if
- You want the broadest entity options (LLC, Corp, Nonprofit, S-Corp).
- You want lower starting price.
- You want both international AND domestic support.
- You want explicit restricted industries policy.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side.
| Feature | File.Business | Doola |
|---|---|---|
| Starter pricing | $0 + state fee | $297+ packages |
| Entity types | LLC, Corp, Nonprofit, S-Corp | LLC focus |
| International founders | Dedicated content + partners | Primary focus |
| US bank account | Multiple partners | Built into packages |
| Virtual office | Add-on | Bundled in some packages |
| Tax CPA network | Specialty-matched | Built-in bookkeeping + tax service |
| Books/finance | Built-in via Growth | Built-in |
| Compliance | Full federal + state | Yes |
| Glossary + learning | 349 terms + 50+ guides | Blog |
| Restricted industries | Explicit AUP | Not specified |
FAQ
Common questions.
How is File.Business different from doola?
doola focuses on helping founders, often international ones, form a US company and handle bookkeeping, and it is a solid option for that. File.Business overlaps on formation but emphasizes the full range of state filings and ongoing compliance in one connected system, for domestic and international founders alike, rather than centering on bookkeeping as the primary add-on.
Is File.Business good for international founders?
Yes: we form the US entity, obtain the EIN even without an SSN, provide the registered agent and a US address, support banking, and flag the Form 5472 and tax-treaty issues that matter, so a founder abroad gets a complete, compliant US presence. See international founders.
Can I move my company from doola to File.Business?
Yes: your entity is yours, so you can switch your registered agent and move ongoing filings to us with a simple change filing, without re-forming. We handle the agent change with the state and bring your compliance into one place going forward.
Do you handle the same US filings?
Yes: formation, EIN, registered agent, annual reports, amendments, foreign qualification, dissolution, and the broader set of state filings, plus compliance tracking. The difference is the single system that keeps your filings and deadlines together rather than as separate services to coordinate.
What about bookkeeping and taxes?
We focus on the entity, filings, and compliance, and flag the tax obligations your structure creates, such as Form 5472 for a foreign-owned single-member LLC, coordinating with tax professionals for the returns themselves. If bookkeeping is your main need, weigh that; if filings and compliance are, that is our core.
How does your pricing compare?
We pass state fees through at cost and keep service pricing transparent on the pricing page, so you can separate the state's fee from ours. Compare the multi-year cost of formation, registered agent, and compliance rather than just the headline formation price.
Can non-US residents use File.Business?
Yes: forming a US company does not require US citizenship or residency, and we handle the EIN without an SSN, the registered agent, and the address for founders based abroad, so you can run a US business remotely. The banking step is the hardest, and we point you to options that onboard non-US owners.
Why choose File.Business over doola?
If you want the full range of US state filings and ongoing compliance in one system, for a domestic or international business, File.Business fits, while doola is a fine choice if bookkeeping-centered support is your priority. We form the entity and keep it compliant, and flag the cross-border filings that matter.
Try File.Business.
$0 service fee on formation. 60-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
SOC 2 Type II audited
220,000+ businesses. 60-day money-back. State fees passed through at cost.
Your operating system, not a transaction
Every deadline auto-tracked across your entities. Compliance Score visible year-round.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No upsells at checkout. State fees disclosed upfront.