Tailor Brands vs File.Business: EIN application
Choosing between Tailor Brands and File.Business for EIN application? Here's the honest comparison. Tailor Brands typically charges $199 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee and uses transparent pass-through state fees.
Ein Application comparison at a glance
| Item | Tailor Brands | File.Business |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level price | $199 | $0 |
| Ein Application service fee | $199+ | $0 |
| RA renewal fee (year 2+) | $199/yr | $99/yr |
| Penalty-free guarantee | No | Yes |
| Compliance calendar | Partial / add-on | Included with Pro |
| SOC 2 certified | Varies | Yes (Type II) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
Where Tailor Brands wins
Logo + brand kit included.
Where File.Business wins
- Lower total cost. Design-focused not legal-focused, expensive adds up over years.
- Modern platform. Mobile app, public API, document vault, integrations built in.
- Penalty-free guarantee. If we miss a state deadline, we cover the late fee.
- Ein Application included on Pro. We do not bill EIN application separately.
- $0 service fee always. The state fee is your only formation cost.
3-year total cost (sample comparison)
For a single-state LLC over 3 years (formation + 2 RA renewals + annual reports):
- Tailor Brands: $697 (entry-level + 2 RA renewals + state fees)
- File.Business: $298 (RA free year 1, $99/yr after + state fees)
- You save: $399 over 3 years
Migration playbook: switch from Tailor Brands to File.Business
We make the switch easy. Steps:
- Sign up for File.Business and choose your service plan.
- We file a change of registered agent with your state (free in year 1).
- We pull your filings from Tailor Brands and add them to your document vault.
- Your compliance calendar starts tracking deadlines automatically.
- Cancel your Tailor Brands subscription with the cost savings.
FAQ: Tailor Brands vs File.Business for EIN application
Is File.Business cheaper than Tailor Brands for EIN application?
Yes. Tailor Brands typically charges $199 for entry-level service plus higher renewal fees. We charge $0 service fee and $99/year RA after year 1.
Can I switch from Tailor Brands to File.Business mid-year?
Yes. We file a change of registered agent for your entity and import your existing records. No interruption to your business.
Does Tailor Brands have anything File.Business does not?
Logo + brand kit included. We address these gaps through our partner network.
What is the catch with $0 formation at File.Business?
No catch. We make money on optional add-ons (banking referral fees, partner attorney referrals, premium tiers) which you do not need to use to get value.
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.