We tested doola across 3 real client incorporations to see whether its $297 Starter tier or $1,997 Total Compliance bundle is worth it for freelancers in 2026.

Firstbase charges $399 one-time to incorporate a Delaware LLC or C-Corp, file your EIN, draft founder paperwork, and hand you a US bank account — $101 less than Stripe Atlas at the door, but the $35/month Loop subscription and $599/year Tax add-on stack the year-1 cost in a different shape. After ru

Our Stripe Atlas review covers three real international freelancer formations to see whether the $500 fee, fast EIN turnaround, and Mercury handoff actually justify the premium over DIY incorporation.