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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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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.
Which is better for international founders?
Doola is more specialized; we cover broader entity types.
Cost?
We start at $0; Doola packages $297+.
Built-in bookkeeping?
Doola yes; we via Growth tier.
Virtual office?
Doola bundles in some packages; we as add-on.
Multi-state?
Both cover.
Best for domestic founders?
File.Business.
Best for funded startups?
File.Business - C-Corp + cap table focus.
Can I switch?
Yes. Update RA and state filing.
Try File.Business.
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Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent
Most orderedRequired for every registered business entity in every state.
$99
/year
Add →
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline.
$19
/month
Add →
Annual Report Filing
RecommendedAuto-file your state annual report. Never miss a deadline.
$99
/year
Add →
Why File.Business
Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.
Trust you can verify
SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.
A compliance partner, not a transaction
Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.
Premium experience competitors cannot match
Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state or federal filings. Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state filings.