For a foreigner's Delaware LLC, StartGlobal costs $110 less than our Non-US Founder Package, since its $399 covers state fees and ours adds them. Both renew the registered agent at $99 a year. The difference is in how much we do for you: we prepare your bank application ourselves and keep the offer to a single package, while StartGlobal offers guidance and a menu of add-ons. Keep in mind that the package being compared is ours.
Quick verdict
Choose StartGlobal if you want the lowest price for a Delaware LLC, or you'd like to add tax filing, bookkeeping, or managed services from the same provider later.
Choose our package if a prepared bank application matters to you and you'd like a single purchase with nothing more to buy.
What StartGlobal offers
- LLC formation at $399 with state and government fees included, in any of the 50 states.
- A registered agent included for year one, then $99 a year.
- EINs for owners with no SSN.
- Guided bank applications, with StartGlobal naming Mercury and Lili.
- Optional services you can add later: a $149-a-month Managed LLC plan, $299 yearly annual report filing, revenue-based pricing for bookkeeping and federal returns, and a standalone US mailing address.
Side-by-side
| StartGlobal | Our Non-US Founder Package | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront price | $399, once | $399, charged once |
| State fee | Included | Not included; Delaware charges $110 |
| What's included | Formation, registered agent year one, EIN, guided bank application | Delaware LLC, registered agent for year one, EIN, bank account application |
| Recurring cost after year 1 | $99/yr registered agent; $299/yr annual report if added | $99/yr registered agent |
| EIN without SSN | Yes; no timeline published | Yes, SS-4 faxed to the IRS |
| Bank account help | Guided application with Mercury and Lili | We help you set up a bank account with our partners; your application is ready as soon as you sign |
| US tax filing (5472) | Add-on, priced by revenue | Not included |
| States | Any of the 50 | Delaware |
StartGlobal's details are from startglobal.co as of September 29, 2026.
The numbers for a Delaware LLC
- StartGlobal, year one: $399, state fee included.
- Our package, year one: $399 + $110 = $509.
- Both, each later year: $99 for the registered agent.
- Delaware's LLC tax: a separate $400 for 2026, payable by June 1.
How our package handles the hard parts
- The bank application, prepared in full. We complete it for our partners using your order and your Certificate of Formation, so it's waiting for your approval when you sign the SS-4. Once you approve it, it's on its way, with no need to wait for the EIN. Approval is up to our partners and isn't guaranteed.
- The SS-4, faxed for you. The IRS online application isn't open to anyone without an SSN. We handle it after your e-signature, and the IRS commonly takes two to eight weeks.
- A Delaware registered office. Official papers served on your LLC come to our office and are forwarded to you.
Your ongoing obligations
You'll pay Delaware's flat LLC tax each June 1. Federal filings, such as Form 5472 for a single-member LLC with a foreign owner, stay with you as well, because we don't prepare tax returns.
Form a Delaware LLC as a foreigner
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FAQ
Is StartGlobal really cheaper than your package?
For a Delaware LLC, yes, by $110. StartGlobal's $399 includes state and government fees; our $399 doesn't include Delaware's $110 filing fee.
What do StartGlobal's add-ons cost?
StartGlobal charges $299 a year for annual report filing and $149 a month for Managed LLC. Bookkeeping and federal returns are quoted based on your volume or revenue, and a US mailing address costs extra.
Are the registered agent renewals the same?
Yes, $99 a year with StartGlobal and $99 a year with us, starting after the first year.
Does StartGlobal help with a bank account?
StartGlobal offers a guided application and names Mercury and Lili. Our package goes a step further by preparing the application for our partners from your order, which you can review and approve the moment the SS-4 carries your signature.
What will Delaware bill me each year?
The flat annual LLC tax, $400 for 2026, payable by June 1. Delaware LLCs file no annual report.