US Business Registration Pricing
CPA-led US company formation from $399 + state fee. Non-US founders choose Global Founder at $1,250 with EIN, ITIN preparation and first-year Form 5472.
What does it cost to form a US company with NexusWorks?
Formation starts at $399 plus the state filing fee. Every package includes a 30-minute entity consult, the state filing, your EIN and an operating agreement or bylaws template. Non-US founders choose Global Founder at $1,250, which adds an EIN without an SSN, a US mailing address, ITIN preparation and the first-year Form 5472.
Packages
01 · Formation Essentials
$399+ state fee
US owner, simple LLC or corporation.
- 30-minute entity consult
- State filing and EIN
- Operating agreement or bylaws template
- Compliance calendar and BOI status check
02 · Formation Growth
$795+ state fee
US owner planning payroll or an S corp election. Everything in Essentials, plus:
- S corp or C corp analysis and Form 2553 or 8832
- First-year registered agent and Statement of Information
- QuickBooks Online and payroll setup
03 · Global Founder
$1,250+ state fee
Non-US owner forming a US LLC or C corp. Everything in Growth, plus:
- EIN without an SSN
- US mailing address (through a partner)
- First-year Form 5472 and pro forma 1120
- ITIN application preparation, where eligible
State fees are charged at cost and shown separately. Pick a state above to see the all-in total.
Compare packages
| What is included | Essentials | Growth | Global Founder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity consult (30 minutes), state filing and EIN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating agreement or bylaws template | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance calendar and BOI status check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| S corp or C corp analysis and Form 2553 or 8832 | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| First-year registered agent and Statement of Information | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| QuickBooks Online and payroll setup | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| EIN without an SSN and US mailing address (through a partner) | — | — | ✓ |
| First-year Form 5472 and pro forma 1120 | — | — | ✓ |
| ITIN application preparation (where eligible) | — | — | ✓ |
| Package fee | $399 + state fee | $795 + state fee | $1,250 + state fee |
Timelines depend on the state and the IRS and are not guaranteed. We share current processing estimates when you start.
All-in totals by state
| State | State fee | Essentials | Growth | Global Founder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $50 | $449 | $845 | $1,300 |
| Wyoming | $100 | $499 | $895 | $1,350 |
| Delaware | $110 | $509 | $905 | $1,360 |
| Florida | $125 | $524 | $920 | $1,375 |
| Texas | $300 | $699 | $1,095 | $1,550 |
State fees as of November 2026. State fees are set by each state, change without notice and are charged at cost.
Annual plans after formation
Annual Compliance Plan
Keep your company in good standing without tracking deadlines yourself.
- Registered agent renewal
- Annual report or Statement of Information filing
- Franchise tax calendar (California $800 minimum, Delaware)
- BOI status review
$449 per entity
Global Founder Compliance Plan
Everything in the Annual Compliance Plan, plus the federal filings foreign-owned companies need every year.
- Annual Form 5472 and pro forma 1120
- One IRS notice response
$1,750 per year
Related services
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Form 5472 and pro forma 1120 (foreign-owned single-member LLC) | from $350 |
| Form 1040-NR | from $550 |
| Form 1120-S or 1065 (one state) | from $650 |
| Form 1120 C corporation (one state) | from $650 |
| Additional state return | $150 each |
| Monthly bookkeeping | from $199 per month |
See every fee on our pricing page.
How it works
- Choose your package and statePick a package online or on a 15-minute call. We confirm the state that fits your plans.
- Share owner details securelyUpload passport and address details through our client portal. Never by email or WhatsApp.
- We file with the state and the IRSWe prepare and file your formation documents, obtain your EIN and prepare your ITIN application where included.
- Receive your documents and calendarYour documents arrive in your portal folder, with a compliance calendar for every federal and state deadline.
Why a CPA-led firm
| Typical filing agent | NexusWorks | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation and EIN | Included | Included in every package, with a 30-minute entity consult |
| First-year Form 5472 and pro forma 1120 | Often not included, or sold in a higher-priced annual tier | Included in Global Founder; stand-alone from $350 |
| Entity and S corp analysis | Usually not offered | Included in Growth and Global Founder |
| Bookkeeping, tax returns and payroll | Usually referred out | Same team, published starting fees |
| Year-round support after formation | Varies | Annual plans with registered agent, filings and calendar |
Not sure which state or structure fits? Read our guides to the best state for a non-US founder’s LLC, LLC vs S corp in California and how Form 5472 is filed, or see our company formation and foreign-owned entity services.
Frequently asked questions
Is the state filing fee included in the package price?
No. The state fee is shown separately and charged at cost, so you pay exactly what the state charges. The all-in table shows the total for five popular states.
Which package do I need as a non-US founder?
Global Founder. It is built for owners without an SSN and includes the EIN, a US mailing address, ITIN application preparation where eligible and the first-year Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120.
Do I need to file Form 5472?
A US single-member LLC owned by a non-US person generally must file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 for each year it has reportable transactions with its owner, including the money you put in to start the company. The IRS penalty for not filing starts at $25,000 per form.
Are you an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent?
No. We prepare ITIN applications for submission, and explain how your identity documents need to be certified before you send anything.
Can you guarantee a US bank account?
No. Banks and payment platforms make their own approval decisions. We prepare your documents to the standard they ask for and guide you through each application.
Prices are in US dollars and exclude state filing fees, which are charged at cost. State and IRS processing times are set by those agencies and are not guaranteed. Package fees cover only the services listed. ITIN applications are prepared for submission; NexusWorks is not an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent.