Foundlie vs US company formation services
Foundlie forms US LLCs for non-US residents, including founders in Egypt, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, fully online with no US visit. One all-in price from $225 covers the state filing fee, the registered agent for year one, the EIN and the operating agreement. Support on WhatsApp is available in Arabic and English, and the website and checkout are available in Arabic. Below, Foundlie is compared with 18 other formation services.
Honest, one-page comparisons for founders forming a US LLC from Egypt, the Gulf, or anywhere outside the US. Each page shows what the price covers, what year two costs, and when the other provider is genuinely the better pick.
What Foundlie brings to every comparison
- One all-in price from $225 covering the state fee, registered agent, EIN, and operating agreement
- 5 states: New Mexico, Wyoming, Delaware, Florida, California
- Arabic support on WhatsApp, and payment in USD or EGP
- Guidance through the bank and Stripe applications after formation, with the decision staying with the provider
- Registered agent renewal at $100 a year, and annual report filing from the customer portal
Forming a US LLC from the Middle East
Foundlie is built for founders in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider Arab world who want a US LLC without travelling to the US. This is what that covers in practice.
Support in Arabic
Support on WhatsApp is available in Arabic and English. The website, the checkout and the guides have Arabic versions under foundlie.com/ar, including this comparison. The customer portal, where your company documents are delivered, is currently in English.
Remote formation, no US visit
The whole process is online. You upload a passport copy and share two or three company name options, the owners' details and a short description of the business. Foundlie files with the state, applies for the EIN, and provides the registered agent and its US address for official mail. You do not need an SSN or a trip to the US. Filing takes 3–12 business days depending on the state, and the EIN typically follows within 3–5 business days.
Countries and payment
The checkout lists Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia first among countries of residence. You can pay by card through Stripe in USD, SAR or EGP, and customers in Egypt can also pay in EGP by InstaPay.
What each Foundlie package includes
Two packages, each with one price paid once. Premium adds hands-on help with the bank and Stripe applications.
| What's included | US LLC Formation | Premium — Upfront |
|---|---|---|
| One-time price | From $225 | From $480 |
| States | New Mexico, Wyoming, Delaware, Florida, California | New Mexico, Wyoming, Delaware, Florida |
| US LLC formation in your chosen state | Included | Included |
| Registered Agent — first year | Included | Included |
| EIN from the IRS | Included | Included |
| All formation documents | Included | Included |
| Operating agreement | Included | Included |
| Registered-agent address for official correspondence | Included | Included |
| Email & WhatsApp support | Included | Included |
| KYC and KYB file preparation and review | Not included | Included |
| US bank-account application assistance | Not included | Included |
| Stripe setup and activation assistance | Not included | Included |
| Application follow-up through the provider decision | Not included | Included |
Prices are in USD and include the state filing fee and the registered agent for year one. After year one, the registered agent renews at $100 a year, plus your state's annual fee if it has one. Bank and Stripe approval always stays with the provider.
Where Foundlie is not the best fit
Foundlie is not the right choice for every founder. These cases are based on what each provider publishes about itself, checked September 2026.
You want the lowest headline price
Some providers publish a lower starting price than Foundlie's all-in $225: Northwest Registered Agent lists $39 plus the state fee, and MyCompanyWorks lists from about $79 plus the state fee. Check what each base price includes, such as the EIN and the registered agent, before you compare totals.
You need a C Corporation
Foundlie forms US LLCs only. If you plan to raise from US venture investors and need a C Corporation, Stripe Atlas, Firstbase and Clerky offer one.
You need a state Foundlie does not cover
Foundlie forms in 5 states: New Mexico, Wyoming, Delaware, Florida and California. Northwest Registered Agent, Bizee (formerly Incfile) and ZenBusiness form LLCs in any US state.
You want tax filing or bookkeeping in one plan
Neither Foundlie package includes US tax returns or bookkeeping. Federal tax filing (such as Form 5472) and bookkeeping are available as separate services, quoted per case. doola and StartGlobal sell formation together with bookkeeping or tax plans.
Pick the provider you are comparing
Grouped by type of service. Provider pricing checked September 2026.
Non-resident specialist
Foundlie vs doola
Non-US founders who want formation, bookkeeping, and tax filing under one subscription
From about $297 plus the state fee, sold as an annual plan
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs Firstbase
Remote startups that want a US address, mailroom, and banking partners with their entity
From about $399 plus the state fee
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs BusinessAnywhere
Digital nomads who want a US address, mail scanning, and an LLC in one dashboard
Formation packages priced per state, plus the state fee
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs StartGlobal
Non-US founders, especially from South Asia, who want formation and annual tax filing together
From about $399 plus the state fee
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs Globalfy
Latin American founders who want formation, a US bank account, and accounting from one provider
From about $399 plus the state fee
Read the comparisonStartup incorporation
Foundlie vs Stripe Atlas
Venture-track startups that want Delaware and a Stripe account in one flow
$500 flat, state fee included
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs Clerky
Founders raising from US venture investors who need investor-standard corporate documents
Lifetime formation package priced in the high hundreds of dollars plus the state fee
Read the comparisonUS formation platform
Foundlie vs Bizee (formerly Incfile)
Price-driven founders who can assemble the package themselves from add-ons
$0 plus the state fee on the basic tier; EIN and documents on higher tiers
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs ZenBusiness
US-based small businesses that want a guided dashboard and optional compliance subscriptions
$0 plus the state fee on the starter tier; registered agent and EIN are add-ons
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs Tailor Brands
First-time US founders who want a logo, website, and LLC from one subscription
$0 plus the state fee on the basic tier; higher tiers add the EIN and documents
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs Swyft Filings
US founders who want a fast, inexpensive filing with phone support
$0 plus the state fee on the basic tier; EIN and documents on higher tiers
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs Inc Authority
Founders who want a free filing and are willing to decline the upsells
$0 plus the state fee, with the first year of registered agent included
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs MyCompanyWorks
Founders who want a small, fixed service fee and same-day processing
From about $79 plus the state fee
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs CorpNet
US accountants and small businesses that need licences, payroll registrations, and filings in many states
From under $100 plus the state fee
Read the comparisonRegistered agent
Foundlie vs Northwest Registered Agent
Founders comfortable in English who want a low-cost filing and a reliable registered agent
$39 plus the state fee
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs Harvard Business Services
Founders set on Delaware who want a low, fixed registered-agent fee for life
Delaware packages from under $200 plus the state fee
Read the comparisonOnline legal services
Foundlie vs LegalZoom
US businesses that want a large brand and access to attorneys after formation
$0 plus the state fee on the basic tier; higher tiers add the EIN and documents
Read the comparisonFoundlie vs Rocket Lawyer
US businesses that will keep using legal templates and attorney Q&A after forming
About $100 plus the state fee, or included with the monthly membership
Read the comparisonCommon questions about forming a US LLC from abroad
Can I form a US LLC from Egypt, UAE or Saudi Arabia without visiting the US?
Yes. The whole process is online: you upload a passport copy and your company details at checkout, and Foundlie files with the state, applies for the EIN and provides the registered agent. No US visit or SSN is needed. Filing takes 3–12 business days depending on the state, and the EIN typically follows within 3–5 business days.
Does Foundlie offer support in Arabic?
Yes. Support on WhatsApp is available in Arabic and English, and the website, the checkout and the guides have Arabic versions. The customer portal is currently in English.
What is included in each Foundlie package?
The US LLC Formation package, from $225, includes LLC formation in your chosen state, the state filing fee, the registered agent and its address for year one, the EIN, all formation documents, the operating agreement, and support by email and WhatsApp. The Premium — Upfront package, from $480 and available in New Mexico, Wyoming, Delaware and Florida, adds KYC and KYB file preparation and review, US bank-account application assistance, Stripe setup and activation assistance, and follow-up until the provider decides.
How does Foundlie differ from other formation services?
Foundlie is built for Arabic-speaking founders outside the US. Its price from $225 already includes the state filing fee, the registered agent for year one, the EIN and the operating agreement; support on WhatsApp is in Arabic and English; and you can pay in USD, SAR or EGP. Some providers cover more states or entity types, sell tax plans, or publish lower base prices, and each comparison on this page says when the other provider is the better fit.
Does Foundlie guarantee a bank account or a Stripe account?
No provider can. Formation, the EIN, the bank review, and the payment-provider review are four separate steps, and each bank or provider decides on its own criteria. Foundlie prepares your documents and guides you through each application; the decision remains with the provider.
These answers are general information about Foundlie's service, not legal or tax advice.
How we compare
For each provider we state only what it publishes about itself: the starting price, what the base package covers, and who it is built for. We also say when the other provider is the better choice, because a comparison that never does is not worth your trust. Every provider listed is an independent company with no affiliation to Foundlie.
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