Firstbase
Incorporation stack for global founders.
Our coverage of Firstbase
doola vs Firstbase: Which Fits a Global Founder?
doola vs Firstbase compared for founders outside the US: real pricing, what each bundle includes, EIN handling, and which one matches your business model.
Firstbase Review: Is the One-Time Fee Worth It?
An honest Firstbase review for non-US founders: what the one-time fee covers, the renewals it does not, support quality, and when doola or Northwest wins.
How to Get an EIN Without an SSN
Get an EIN without an SSN: how to file Form SS-4 by fax or mail, what to enter on line 7b, realistic timelines, and the mistakes that cause rejections.
Start a US LLC From Canada: The CRA Double-Tax Risk
Why the CRA treats a US LLC as a corporation, how that creates real double taxation for Canadians, who should avoid it, and the steps if you proceed.
Start a US LLC From India: Steps, FEMA and Payments
How to start a US LLC from India: formation and EIN steps, the LRS and ODI questions to confirm with a CA, Stripe and payments, plus banking reality.
Start a US LLC From Japan: Steps and Tax Warnings
How to start a US LLC from Japan: why founders do it, the filing steps, banking and Stripe, plus the Japanese-side tax issues to confirm with a zeirishi.
Start a US LLC From Nigeria: Steps, FX and Payments
How to start a US LLC from Nigeria: formation and EIN steps, Stripe and PayPal access, the CBN and tax questions to confirm, and honest banking odds.
Start a US LLC From Pakistan: Steps, SBP and Banking
How to start a US LLC from Pakistan: formation and EIN steps for IT exporters and freelancers, SBP and PSEB questions to confirm, and real banking odds.
Start a US LLC From the Philippines: Steps and BIR
How to start a US LLC from the Philippines: formation and EIN steps for freelancers and agencies, BIR and BSP questions to confirm, plus banking reality.
US Address for Your LLC: What Actually Works
Registered agent address, business address or virtual mailbox for your US LLC: what banks and Stripe accept, what they reject, and real costs.
US LLC Cost for Non-Residents: Full Price Breakdown
What a US LLC really costs a non-resident: state fees, registered agent, EIN, mail, banking, and annual compliance, with year-one vs ongoing tables.
US LLC for Non-Residents: The Complete Setup Guide
Yes, a non-US resident can own a US LLC. Here is the whole process: picking a state, registered agent, filing, EIN, bank account, and annual compliance.