Bizee vs Firstbase.io
Last updated July 2026
Bizee
Free LLC formation (you pay only state fees)
Advantages
- Silver plan is $0, pay only your state filing fee
- Free registered agent service for the first year on every plan
- Fast turnaround: typically 1-2 business days after state processing
- Includes online dashboard for entity management
- No hidden fees on the base package
Drawbacks
- Registered agent renewal is $119/yr after year one
- Silver plan doesn't include an operating agreement or EIN (Gold or Platinum needed)
- Upsells throughout checkout can inflate the effective cost
- Ongoing legal support is limited vs LegalZoom
Firstbase.io
Startup formation and back-office tools built for international founders
Advantages
- $399 base for Delaware C-corp or LLC formation
- Especially strong for international founders (documentation for non-U.S. residents)
- Includes registered agent for year one plus ongoing compliance tools
- Bank account setup via Mercury included
- Bookkeeping and tax filing available as add-ons
Drawbacks
- Fewer post-incorporation legal templates than Stripe Atlas
- Bank account depends on Mercury approval
- Ongoing $99/mo Firstbase subscription for full compliance tools
Bizee and Firstbase.io both play in business formation services, but they're aimed at different buyers. Bizee is built for cost-conscious founders who just need a compliant LLC filing. Firstbase.io is built for international founders and startups that want back-office tools bundled. Which one fits depends on which of those descriptions sounds more like you.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bizee | Firstbase.io |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0 + state fee (Silver) | $399 base |
| Entity Type | -- | Delaware C-corp or LLC |
| Standard Share Structure | -- | 10M authorized shares for C-corp |
| EIN Included | Gold plan ($199) and above | Yes |
| Bank Account | -- | Mercury business banking |
| Legal Review | Add-on legal document templates; no attorney network | Standard templates; not law-firm branded |
| Registered Agent | Free for year one; $119/yr after | First year included; $199/yr renewal |
| International Support | -- | Strong, built for non-U.S. founders |
| Turnaround Time | 1-2 business days + state processing | -- |
| Operating Agreement | Gold plan and above | -- |
| Ongoing Compliance | Annual report reminders + optional filing service | -- |
| Customer Support | Phone, email, chat during business hours | -- |
Bizee Wins
Bizee takes it overall (9/10 vs 8/10), but Firstbase.io is still the sharper pick for international founders and startups that want back-office tools bundled.
Bizee's standout strength: Silver plan is $0, pay only your state filing fee. Its biggest drawback (registered agent renewal is $119/yr after year one) is easier to live with than Firstbase.io's (fewer post-incorporation legal templates than Stripe Atlas). Firstbase.io isn't out of the running though — its own standout strength is $399 base for Delaware C-corp or LLC formation. If you fit the profile of international founders and startups that want back-office tools bundled, that alone can flip the decision.
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