Pricing & Plans
Do I need doola's Total Compliance plan ($1,999)?
Quick answer
If you are a non-US owner of a US LLC, very likely yes, because it includes the annual federal tax return (Form 5472) that foreign-owned LLCs must file, with a $25,000 penalty for missing it. US-based owners with simple needs can often start on the cheaper plans.
Total Compliance at $1,999 per year exists to keep a US company legally compliant year-round, and for foreign owners that is close to essential. On top of everything in Starter, it adds bookkeeping software, your annual federal tax return filing (Form 5472 plus a pro-forma 1120 for foreign-owned single-member LLCs, or Form 1065 for multi-member LLCs), BOI/FinCEN beneficial-ownership reporting, sales-tax permit setup if needed, and quarterly compliance reminders.
The reason this matters so much for non-US founders is Form 5472: it is required for any US LLC with a foreign owner, and the penalty for not filing is $25,000 per year. Against that risk, bundling the filing into a $1,999 plan is cheap insurance, and it is the single clearest reason international founders choose the higher tier.
If you are a US-based owner with an SSN and a simple business, you may not need Total Compliance immediately: you could start on Starter and handle or outsource taxes separately. The bundle is most compelling when your filings are the complicated, high-penalty kind, which is precisely the foreign-owned case.
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Filing requirements and penalties depend on your specific ownership and activity, so verify what applies to you with a qualified accountant before deciding which plan meets your obligations.
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