FB
File.Business
$0 formation + paid compliance plans starting $99/yr.
3Wins
4.9★8,200+ reviews
220KFormed
US +
International
founders supported
$149/yr
RA
vs Doola tier-locked
5 min
Filing
same speed
All 51
States
vs Doola limited
SOC 2 Type II · 2025 report
4.9 · 8,200+ reviews
E&O Insured · carrier on request
51 Jurisdictions
220,000+ Formed
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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Doola
$297/yr+
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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.
$0 service fee on formation. 60-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.
$129/yr Compliance Annual Filings · penalty-free
On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.