Firstbase.io
Incorporation and compliance platform built for international founders launching US companies
Founded
2019
Starting Price
Formation $399 one-time + state fees. Registered agent renewals ~$99/year. Add-ons for tax, bookkeeping, and mail.
Category
Finance & Accounting
Last updated April 22, 2026
About Firstbase.io
Firstbase.io is a global-first incorporation platform that helps non-US founders form a Delaware C-Corp or LLC, get an EIN, set up a US business bank account, and stay compliant year-round. It bundles formation, registered agent, mail forwarding, and post-incorporation services (tax, bookkeeping, legal templates) under one dashboard designed for startups and remote founders.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Widely trusted by YC-backed and international startup founders for Delaware C-Corp formation
- Strong post-incorporation ecosystem (banking, legal docs, tax) designed for venture-backed companies
- Clean dashboard built specifically for remote, non-US founders
- Includes 83(b) filing assistance — critical for startups issuing founder stock
Cons
Key Features
US LLC & C-Corp formation
File Delaware C-Corps or state LLCs from anywhere in the world with guided onboarding.
EIN for non-residents
Obtain an EIN from the IRS without an SSN, handled by Firstbase on your behalf.
Registered agent & virtual mailbox
Year-one registered agent included, plus Firstbase Mailroom for scanned US business mail.
US bank account intro
Streamlined intros to Mercury, Brex, and other startup-friendly banks for international founders.
Post-incorporation legal docs
Founders agreements, stock issuance, 83(b) filings, and other legal templates included.
Tax & bookkeeping add-ons
Optional Firstbase Tax and bookkeeping services cover annual filings and monthly books.
Compliance tracker
Automatic alerts and filings for annual reports, franchise tax, and BOI.
Pricing
Formation $399 one-time + state fees. Registered agent renewals ~$99/year. Add-ons for tax, bookkeeping, and mail.
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