Firstbase.io vs LLCora
Firstbase.io starts at $399 and takes 60+ days for EIN. LLCora costs from €249, with 24-hour LLC and 48-hour EIN delivery. Full breakdown.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Firstbase.io | LLCora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399+ | €249 |
| LLC delivery | 7 days | 24 hours |
| EIN delivery | 60+ days | 48 hours |
| Payment model | Annual subscription | One-time |
| States available | Wyoming, Delaware | WY, NM, DE, FL |
| Form 5472 reminder | ||
| Multilingual support | English only | EN, ES, PT, FR, DE, TR, AR |
Where they fall short
- •Starting price 2.7x higher ($399 vs €249)
- •EIN delivery often 60+ days for non-residents (we: 48h)
- •Forces Mercury bank partnership (limited flexibility)
- •Annual subscription model with auto-renewal
Where they win
- •Y Combinator-backed company with strong VC funding
- •Bookkeeping, tax filing, and bank account dashboard included
- •Established for US-startup-grade founders raising venture capital
Why founders pick LLCora
- €249 vs $399 starting — same Wyoming/New Mexico LLC
- EIN in 48h vs 60+ days at Firstbase
- No bank-partner lock-in — open Mercury, Wise, or any bank
- One-time payment vs recurring subscription
- Form 5472 reminder included to avoid $25K IRS penalty
Bottom line
If you're raising VC and need bookkeeping + bank built-in, Firstbase is solid. For everyone else (dropshippers, freelancers, indie SaaS, content creators), LLCora delivers faster and costs 60% less.
Frequently asked
Is Firstbase.io cheaper than LLCora?▾
No. Firstbase.io starts at $399 while LLCora starts at €249. For an equivalent LLC in Wyoming or New Mexico, LLCora is roughly 1.6x cheaper.
Can I migrate my LLC from Firstbase.io to LLCora?▾
Yes. You only need to change Registered Agent. We send the form, you sign it in 2 minutes, and we handle the rest. Takes 1-2 weeks in states with online registry (Wyoming, Delaware).
Is LLCora legally equivalent to Firstbase.io?▾
Yes. All LLCs are state-recognized legal entities. The state issues the same certificate regardless of who files. An LLC formed via LLCora is legally identical to one formed via Firstbase.io.
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New Mexico
24h delivery
Low annual costs, simple maintenance
- •Entrepreneurs starting online
- •Amazon FBA, Shopify, Etsy, digital businesses
- •Non-residents who want simplicity and low costs
- •No state annual report
- •Very simple maintenance
- •Excellent value for money
- •Very popular among non-residents
- •No need to travel to the US
- LLC formation
- Business EIN
- BOI filing
- State fee included
- Company legal documents
- Registered Agent service
Missouri
24h delivery
Ready-to-use LLC — fast operation
- •International e-commerce
- •Businesses that need to operate fast
- •Founders who want a complete, ready-to-use LLC
- •EIN included
- •BOI included
- •Great balance between cost and services
- •Excellent for Stripe, PayPal and marketplaces
- •Easy maintenance
- LLC formation
- Business EIN
- BOI filing
- State fee included
- Registered Agent
- Complete legal documents
Wyoming
24h delivery
Privacy and international reputation
- •International entrepreneurs
- •Digital businesses and holdings
- •Users who prioritize privacy and reputation
- •One of the most popular states for LLCs
- •High privacy
- •No state income tax
- •Excellent international reputation
- •Heavily used by non-residents
- LLC formation
- Business EIN
- BOI filing
- State fee included
- Registered Agent
- Complete legal documents
- Bank-opening assistance
EIN Express
Perfect if you already have an LLC and just need the EIN
- EIN number
- 147C confirmation letter
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