File.Business vs Doola.
doola bundles formation, bookkeeping, and tax into one recurring subscription. File.Business prices every piece in the open and runs the compliance workspace after formation. Same jobs, different philosophy: here is the whole picture.
DOPick Doola for
- One subscription, everything handled
- Brand presence outside the US
- Bookkeeping baked in
FBPick File.Business for
- You are not forced into a subscription
- One-time instead of forever
- Per-filing pricing when you need one thing
- A real compliance platform
Every line, both columns, real numbers.
No checkmark theater. Where Doola is stronger, the right column says so.
| Feature | File.Business | Doola |
|---|---|---|
| LLC formation (service fee) | $0 + state fee at cost | Starter $297/yr + state fees |
| Cheapest way to stay compliant | Monitoring $9/mo or $79/yr | $297/yr Starter is the entry point |
| Full platform plan | Business OS $29/mo or $249/yr | Total Compliance $1,999/yr |
| Bookkeeping + tax bundle | Add per service ($149/mo books, $299+ tax) | Bundled in Total Compliance $1,999/yr |
| EIN for non-US founders (no SSN) | $79, SS-4 fax route in Intl Founder bundle | Included in paid plans |
| ITIN application | CAA-assisted, in Intl Founder $1,499 one-time | Add-on service |
| Registered Agent | $149/yr flat, free yr1 with bundles | Included while subscribed |
| Annual report filing | $129 + state fee, AutoFile $99/yr | Handled inside plans |
| State fees | At cost, itemized before payment | At cost, on top of plans |
| Pricing model | Pay per filing or flat subscription | Subscription bundles only |
| Compliance calendar (51 jurisdictions) | Built in, per entity | Alerts inside plans |
| AI assistant | BosAI drafts filings and answers, included | Not offered |
| Multi-entity workspace | Business OS + Enterprise volume tiers | Per-company subscriptions |
| US bank account help | Introduction in Intl Founder bundle | Built into packages |
| Multilingual support | Email + chat, English | Strong non-US founder support |
| Money-back terms | 60-day on service fees | 30-day guarantee on formation |
Doola pricing verified August 11, 2026 from their public pricing page and current independent reviews. Prices change; check theirs before you decide. Spot an outdated number? Tell us and we fix it.
A non-US founder, first three years.
- International Founder bundle, $1,499 once
- EIN without SSN, ITIN, mailbox, bank intro
- Pro year 1 included, then $249/yr
- Total Compliance $1,999 every year
- Bookkeeping and tax filing included
- Same bill in year 1, 2, and 3
Both columns exclude state fees, which each state sets and both companies pass through. If you only need formation and alerts, the gap widens: $0 LLC formation service fee + $79/yr monitoring against $297/yr.
Doola pricing verified August 11, 2026 from their public pricing page and current independent reviews. Prices change; check theirs before you decide. Spot an outdated number? Tell us and we fix it.
Where Doola genuinely wins.
One subscription, everything handled
If you want formation, bookkeeping, and your annual tax return in a single recurring bill with a dedicated human, Total Compliance at $1,999/yr is a genuinely simple package. We sell those pieces separately so you only buy what you need, and that means assembling it yourself.
Brand presence outside the US
doola has invested heavily in founder communities across Asia and Latin America, with content and support tuned to them. If you want a provider whose marketing speaks your language, that is a real strength.
Bookkeeping baked in
Their mid and top tiers include bookkeeping with a dedicated bookkeeper. Our bookkeeping is an optional add-on from $247/mo, not part of the core workspace.
Where File.Business pulls ahead.
You are not forced into a subscription
doola starts at $297 every year. Our LLC formation carries a $0 service fee, the workspace is free forever, and monitoring is $79/yr when you want alerts. You can run a compliant single LLC for a fraction of one doola year.
One-time instead of forever
Our International Founder bundle is $1,499 once: EIN without an SSN, CAA-assisted ITIN, US virtual mailbox, bank introduction, and Form 5472 + 1120 setup, plus a year of the platform. Three years on doola Total Compliance is $5,997 plus state fees.
Per-filing pricing when you need one thing
Need just an annual report ($129 + state fee), an S-Corp election ($147), or a certificate of good standing ($74)? We price each filing. Subscription-only providers make you buy the bundle.
A real compliance platform
Calendar across 51 jurisdictions, document vault, BosAI answering compliance questions, team seats, bulk filing. doola is a service wrapper; this is software you work in every week.
Already with Doola?
Already on doola? Point your registered agent to us (change of agent, $49 + state fee, we file it), import your documents into the vault, and cancel your doola renewal. Your compliance calendar rebuilds itself from your entity and state the day you connect.
Change of registered agent, $49 + state fee. We prepare and file it.
Formation documents land in the vault; the 51-jurisdiction calendar rebuilds from your entity and state.
Your doola subscription simply does not renew. Nothing else to unwind.
Common questions.
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