Many formation services advertise "$0 to form an LLC." What they don't advertise are the mandatory line items every business actually needs to operate: an IRS EIN, a Registered Agent, and an Operating Agreement.
| Required Deliverable | FileUSLLC Flat Rate | Typical "$0" Competitor | Stripe Atlas |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Formation Filing | Included | $0 (Base) | $500 |
| IRS EIN (Non-SSN / Foreign) | Included ($0) | $200 - $300 upsell | Included |
| 1-Year Registered Agent | Included ($0) | $199 - $299 / yr | Year 1 free ($100/yr renewal) |
| Custom Operating Agreement | Included ($0) | $125 - $150 upsell | Delaware template only |
| Bank & Stripe Setup Kit | Included ($0) | Not provided | Included |
| Total Year 1 Service Cost | $399 Flat | $724 - $949 | $500 |
You spend 20 minutes typing your company info only to discover an EIN is a $249 extra fee, and without it, your business cannot open a bank account.
Most "$0" platforms use automated IRS web scraping that requires an American SSN. When international founders submit, their EIN sits stuck for months.
They enroll you in recurring quarterly compliance fees, legal protection subscriptions, and website builders that charge your card automatically.
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