Short answer
WYOM vs doola is a scope decision. WYOM is a fixed Wyoming LLC foundation package. doola is a broader formation and back-office ecosystem with annual plans and state fees listed separately.
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.
$297/year Starter + state filing fee.
Not fully calculable from the public pricing page.
| Package part | WYOM | doola |
|---|---|---|
| Headline price | $499 one-time | $297/year Starter + State Fees |
| State filing fee | Included | State fee charged separately |
| EIN for non-US founder | Included workflow | Included in Starter |
| Registered Agent first year | Included setup | Included in Starter |
| Business address | Included | Included in Starter |
| Mail scanning | Included | Public pricing lists virtual mailing/business address; exact scan scope should be verified |
| Tax/bookkeeping | Not part of formation package | Separate higher-tier products |
| Required formation total | $499 | $297/year + state fee |
| WYOM-equivalent package total | $499 | Not fully calculable from the public pricing page. |
Official source checked: https://www.doola.com/pricing/. Last reviewed: 2026-06-20.
Real cost calculator
Compare total setup, not starting price. For non-US founders, the real first-year cost includes state fee, EIN workflow, Registered Agent, address/mail handling, documents, subscriptions, and annual renewal context.
| Route | Advertised | State fee | EIN | RA / mail | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYOM.us | $499 one-time | Included | Included workflow without SSN | First-year Registered Agent + official mail | Optional annual service after year one |
| Low-start filing services | $0-$399 style entry price | Often separate | Tier or add-on varies | RA, address, and mail may be separate | Plan, RA, compliance, or add-on renewals may apply |
| Delaware startup route | Often one setup fee | May be included | Often included | Registered Agent renewal; mailroom varies | Delaware annual tax and RA renewal matter |
| DIY | $0 provider fee | Founder pays state directly | Founder handles IRS path | Founder hires and manages separately | Founder tracks all maintenance |
WYOM does not frame competitors as scams. The useful comparison is practical scope: what is included now, what renews later, and what the founder must still assemble.
Short decision guide
- Choose WYOM if you want one complete $499 Wyoming LLC foundation package for a non-US founder.
- Consider doola if you want formation connected to broader tax, bookkeeping, compliance, analytics, or back-office products.
Required formation total
WYOM publishes $499 for the complete advertised package. doola Starter is publicly listed as $297/year plus state fees.
WYOM-equivalent package total
doola's complete WYOM-equivalent package total is Not fully calculable from the public pricing page. because not every comparable renewal and mail/address detail is fully stated in one public pricing line.
EIN, Registered Agent, address, and mail
Both pages should be read for the current details. WYOM includes EIN workflow, first-year Registered Agent setup, business address, mail scanning, documents, dashboard, and reminders in one advertised package. doola lists EIN, Registered Agent Service, and US Business Address in Starter, with broader products available in higher plans.
Last reviewed and disclosure
Last reviewed: June 2026.
Disclosure: this page is published by WYOM. WYOM is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any provider compared on this page. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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 WYOM always cheaper than doola?
No. The point is pricing clarity and package scope, not a universal cheapest claim.
Should tax and bookkeeping be counted as required doola formation costs?
No. They should be counted only when the founder wants those separate or higher-tier services.