Short answer
Firstbase offers a broader company operating platform. WYOM is a focused Firstbase alternative for founders who want the Wyoming LLC foundation packaged clearly at $499.
Not sure which state? Start with the non-US founder route.
Most founders do not start with a perfect state choice. They start with a practical goal: open a US LLC from abroad, request an EIN without SSN, keep official mail visible, and avoid a confusing upsell path.
Wyoming
Independent non-US founders who want a practical LLC route, EIN workflow, Registered Agent, official mail, and lower state-level maintenance.
Still needs federal tax review, home-country advice, truthful records, and provider-specific applications.
Delaware
VC, C-Corp, startup counsel, investor expectations, equity rounds, and Delaware-first legal workflows.
Can be unnecessary for founders who only need a simple remote LLC foundation.
Florida
Real Florida operations, local nexus, staff, inventory, customers, or Florida-specific founder facts.
Annual report costs and local obligations should be compared before choosing it from abroad.
New Mexico
Low-cost and privacy-oriented LLC research for founders ready to assemble the workflow themselves.
Registered Agent, EIN, address/mail, documents, and non-US founder workflow still need to be organized.
Who each service is built for
Firstbase can fit founders who want formation plus a wider suite: mailroom, agent, accounting, tax, and growth tools.
WYOM fits founders who want the formation foundation itself organized in one package: Wyoming LLC, EIN workflow, Registered Agent setup, address/mail, documents, dashboard, and reminders.
Required formation total
Firstbase public pricing lists Start at $399 one-time. Public pricing also shows separate products such as Mailroom and Agent Autopilot. The required formation total should not automatically include every separate product unless Firstbase states it is required for the chosen outcome.
WYOM-equivalent package total
A complete WYOM-equivalent Firstbase total is Not fully calculable from the public pricing page. because the public pricing page separates Start, Mailroom, Agent, and other products.
What may be separate or optional
Mailroom, Agent Autopilot, Firstbase One, accounting, tax filing, and sales tax products should be described as separate products or optional products unless current Firstbase terms make them required.
Last reviewed and disclosure
Last reviewed: June 2026.
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Competitor pricing and features may change. This comparison is based on publicly available information from official provider pages as of the review date. Verify current terms directly with each provider before purchasing.
FAQ
Is Firstbase Start the same thing as WYOM's full package?
Not exactly. Firstbase has a broader product system with separate products. WYOM's advertised formation package bundles the Wyoming foundation pieces at $499.
Does WYOM include accounting or tax filing?
No. WYOM focuses on the Wyoming LLC foundation package. Accounting and tax filing are separate professional needs.