Frequently asked questions

Foundlie helps freelancers, founders, and SaaS owners form US companies fully online, with practical support after formation. UK LTD formation is coming soon.

No. The full process is online, from collecting information to delivering the documents.

It depends on the state: Wyoming filings complete in 3-5 business days, while the other states take 10-12, after we receive the required details in full. The EIN is typically issued within 3-5 business days after formation, once the required information is complete.

The right structure depends on your activity, market, and tax obligations. Foundlie currently offers US LLC formation; UK LTD formation is coming soon. Neither structure guarantees a Stripe or bank account, which each provider reviews independently.

We help you choose based on your case. Wyoming fits most lean operating cases, while Delaware is often stronger for fundraising plans.

An EIN is a US tax identification number for your company. You need it for business banking and tax workflows, and we handle the application in our packages.

New Mexico is the cheapest, with an all-in price from $225 and no annual state fee. Wyoming is $260, Delaware $300, Florida $320, and California $330. Every price includes our service, the registered agent (year 1), and the state filing fee.

Each state has a different government filing fee and, more importantly, a different annual fee after year one. Delaware has a flat $400 annual franchise tax paid to the state, while California's annual LLC tax is $800. Delaware is usually a better fit for fundraising plans, while Wyoming suits most lean operating cases thanks to its low fees.

It is a government fee paid to the state (an annual report, franchise tax, or annual LLC tax) to keep your company active — not a fee from us. It varies by state: New Mexico none, Wyoming $60/yr, Florida $139/yr, Delaware $400/yr, and California $800/yr.

The price includes US LLC formation in your chosen state, the registered agent for year one and its address for official correspondence, the state government filing fee, your EIN, all formation documents, and an operating agreement — one number, no hidden fees.

Formation is paid once. After year one, the registered agent renews at $100/year, plus your state's annual government fee if it has one (none in New Mexico, $400 in Delaware).

There are no hidden charges in the displayed formation-package price; it covers the listed inclusions. After formation, state and registered-agent renewals, tax or accounting obligations, and optional services may add costs depending on your situation. Review those separately before ordering.

Yes. Pay by card through Stripe in USD, EGP, or SAR according to your selected checkout currency. Manual InstaPay payment in EGP is available only through a special link shared by our team.

Pay securely through Stripe with your card in your selected checkout currency before the team starts the formation process. Review the amount and currency before confirming.

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund before government filing. After filing starts, any approved refund excludes committed government, registered-agent, and third-party costs.

An optional add-on at $35/year that gives you a dedicated US number to receive SMS verification codes and calls. You can enable it at checkout.

Bank account opening, Stripe activation, ITIN, and bookkeeping are assisted services after formation, assessed per case with no guaranteed outcome. Contact us for details and pricing based on your needs.

We explain the next steps for a business-account or Stripe application and ongoing compliance. Formation and an EIN do not guarantee approval; each bank or payment provider makes its own decision.

We provide initial guidance and key reminders. For deeper tax work, we can refer you to specialized accountants.