Short answer
WYOM vs Firstbase is a choice between a focused Wyoming LLC formation package and a broader company operating platform with separate products around mail, agent, accounting, tax, and growth.
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.
$399 Start plus any officially required state fee or recurring product if applicable; public page should be verified before purchase.
Not fully calculable from the public pricing page.
| Package part | WYOM | Firstbase |
|---|---|---|
| Headline price | $499 one-time | $399 one-time Start |
| State filing fee | Included | Not clearly stated on the public pricing page |
| EIN for non-US founder | Included workflow | EIN setup listed with Start |
| Registered Agent | First year included setup | Required for incorporation; renewal treatment should be verified |
| Business address | Included | Mailroom shown separately |
| Mail scanning | Included | Mailroom shown separately with scanning features |
| Accounting/tax | Not part of formation package | Separate products |
| Required formation total | $499 | Not fully calculable from the public pricing page. |
| WYOM-equivalent package total | $499 | Not fully calculable from the public pricing page. |
Official source checked: https://www.firstbase.io/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 a complete $499 Wyoming LLC foundation package for a non-US founder.
- Consider Firstbase if you want a broader platform and plan to evaluate Start, Mailroom, Agent, accounting, tax, and other products separately.
Required formation total
Firstbase Start is publicly listed at $399 one-time. Public pricing also shows Mailroom and Agent products separately, so optional services should not be counted as required unless the provider states they are required for the selected outcome.
WYOM-equivalent package total
For Firstbase, the comparable WYOM-equivalent total is Not fully calculable from the public pricing page.
Address, mail, Registered Agent, and renewals
WYOM bundles address/mail scanning and first-year Registered Agent setup in the $499 package. Firstbase pricing shows Mailroom and Agent-related products separately, so founders should verify exactly what is included in their chosen purchase path.
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
Should every Firstbase product be counted in the required total?
No. Separate products should be included only in a WYOM-equivalent package comparison when they are needed for the same outcome.
Does WYOM replace Firstbase's broader operating platform?
No. WYOM is narrower: a Wyoming LLC foundation package for non-US founders.