What the calculator computes
For each provider: year 1 formation cost (service fee + state fee), year 2-N recurring (annual report + registered agent + optional add-ons). Sums to total over selected period.
Provider price assumptions
- WyomingLLC: $297 + $100 state year 1. ~$160/year + optional add-ons.
- doola Total Compliance: $1,997/year (includes add-ons).
- Firstbase Standard + typical add-ons: $999 year 1 + ~$450/year.
- Stripe Atlas Delaware: $500 + state fees + ~$400/year (franchise + agent).
Add-ons modeled
- Form 5472 + 1120 filing: $99/year (WyomingLLC), bundled (doola), $250/year (Firstbase optional), $200/year (Atlas through partner).
- ITIN: $297 (WyomingLLC), bundled (doola), $450 (Firstbase), not offered (Atlas).
- BOI (when reinstated): ~$50 (WyomingLLC), bundled (doola), $199 (Firstbase), $99 (Atlas through partner).
Example output
5-year run for a typical SaaS founder needing Form 5472 + 1120 add-on:
Limitations
State fees vary slightly by year. Provider prices change occasionally. The calculator reflects our latest known prices as of model update. Always check provider websites for current pricing before deciding.