Short answer
Northwest Registered Agent is a strong low-entry LLC filing and Registered Agent provider. WYOM is a focused alternative for non-US founders who want a complete Wyoming LLC package with EIN workflow, address, mail, documents, and dashboard included.
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.
Required formation total vs WYOM-equivalent package total
WYOM compares the complete outcome, not only the headline price. Optional services are not counted as mandatory unless the provider says they are required for the compared formation path.
$39 + Wyoming state filing fee.
Not fully calculable from the public pricing page.
| Package part | WYOM | Northwest Registered Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Headline price | $499 one-time | $39 + State Fees LLC |
| State filing fee | Included | State fee charged separately |
| EIN for non-US founder | Included workflow | Separate service path or direct IRS route; price not confirmed from captured LLC page |
| Registered Agent first year | Included setup | Promoted as included/free with formation |
| Registered Agent renewal | Optional annual service after year one | $125/year |
| Business address | Included | Listed as included |
| Mail scanning | Included | Listed as included |
| Required formation total | $499 | $39 + Wyoming state fee |
| WYOM-equivalent package total | $499 | Not fully calculable from the public pricing page. |
Official source checked: https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/llc. Last reviewed: 2026-06-20.
Required formation total
Northwest publicly promotes $39 + State Fees LLC. Wyoming's LLC Articles filing fee is $100. WYOM publishes $499 with the Wyoming state filing fee included.
WYOM-equivalent package total
Northwest's WYOM-equivalent total is Not fully calculable from the public pricing page. because paid EIN support for a non-US applicant without an SSN and exact equivalent workflow scope should be verified from current official pricing.
Registered Agent and renewal
Northwest is known for Registered Agent services and public pricing references $125/year renewal. WYOM includes first-year Registered Agent setup inside the $499 package, with later annual service handled separately after year one.
Choose WYOM if
- You want the Wyoming state filing fee included in the advertised package.
- You want EIN workflow, address/mail scanning, documents, dashboard, and reminders organized for a non-US founder.
- You prefer a complete package comparison rather than a headline filing price comparison.
Consider Northwest if
- You want a low-entry formation service and are comfortable checking which extra services you need.
- You are primarily choosing a Registered Agent provider and can assemble EIN, documents, mail, and dashboard needs separately.
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 Northwest's $39 + state fees wrong?
No. It is the public headline formation price. The comparison simply separates that required formation total from a complete WYOM-equivalent package outcome.
Does WYOM say Northwest is a bad option?
No. Northwest may fit founders who want a low-entry filing route or Registered Agent service. WYOM fits founders who want a bundled non-US founder workflow.