Last updated: October 14, 2026 If you’re choosing between Globalfy and doola to open your LLC, the answer depends less on the sticker price and more on three things: what kind of support you’ll get, how much you pay in year two, and who signs your federal return after formation. This article compares the two […]
LLC for Amazon FBA as a Non-Resident Seller
Last updated: October 14, 2026 You’ve already decided to sell on Amazon FBA. The question now is a different one: is it worth forming an LLC for it, or can you keep going with the company you already have in your home country? The answer depends on how much you already sell and how serious […]
Best Stripe Atlas Alternatives in 2026 (Full Comparison)
Last updated: October 14, 2026 If you’re here looking for a Stripe Atlas alternative, you’ve probably already figured out the key point: Atlas forms your Delaware company quickly, for a one-time $500, and then leaves you alone with the IRS. Formation is the easy part. The twelve months that follow involve Form 5472, Franchise Tax, […]
doola Alternatives for Non-Resident Founders: Compare Your Options
Last updated: October 14, 2026 Key Takeaways (TL;DR) doola Alternatives in 2026 at a Glance Company Best for Key features Price Globalfy Non-resident founders who want support in their language and ongoing compliance Formation + EIN + U.S. address + compliance calendar + account executive + free Fynance $588–5,028+/year Firstbase Startups raising capital in Delaware or […]
The Best Bizee (Incfile) Alternative for Non-Residents in 2026
Updated October 14, 2026 You formed, or are thinking of forming, an LLC through Bizee (formerly Incfile). The registration itself was quick and cheap. The problem showed up later: you’re a non-resident, you have partners or customers outside the U.S., and nobody at Bizee told you who will prepare Form 5472 next year. That gap […]
Firstbase Alternatives in 2026: Compare Price and Support
Last updated: October 14, 2026 If you’ve made it here, you’ve probably already hit an obstacle with Firstbase: a chat that doesn’t solve anything, a charge you weren’t expecting, or simply the feeling of being on your own once the company was formed. This guide brings together the main Firstbase alternatives for non-resident founders, focused […]
LLC for Freelancers With U.S. Clients: When It’s Worth It
Last updated: October 14, 2026 Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Table of Contents Do I Need a U.S. Company as a Freelancer? The short answer: it depends on who pays you and how much of your business that revenue represents. If you’re a freelancer based outside the U.S. with an occasional American client, a dollar account and […]
How Long Does It Take to Get an EIN for Non-US Residents?
If you’re opening a company in the US as a non-resident, one of the first questions you’ll face is how to get your EIN, and more importantly, how long it will take. The honest answer is: it depends entirely on your situation. Because we process EIN applications on behalf of our clients every single day, […]
How International Entrepreneurs Can Get Business Insurance for a U.S. Company
Forming your U.S. company is step one. Step two is everything that comes after: signing your first contract, meeting a client’s insurance requirement, protecting the business you just built. That second step trips people up. Most founders don’t have a U.S. credit history, a local broker, or even a clear idea of what “general liability” […]
How to Reduce U.S. Import Tariffs With a U.S. Subsidiary
The United States is the largest e-commerce market in the world, accounting for more than 30% of all cross-border online purchases globally. For any entrepreneur in Latin America or Europe selling physical products, this market is impossible to ignore. The problem is that the traditional cross-border sales model creates a structural disadvantage for international sellers […]