Northwest vs LegalZoom for non-residents
Northwest costs less every year and guards your privacy by default; LegalZoom bundles the EIN and an attorney in its Pro package.
Updated October 10, 2026
Verdict
Prices verified on October 10, 2026 · Sources: sos.wyo.gov, www.northwestregisteredagent.com, www.legalzoom.com
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Northwest
$39 + state fee
Accepts owners outside the US; the EIN service costs more if you have no SSN.
$509 over 3 years in Wyoming
LegalZoom
$0 + state fee
Accepts owners outside the US. Pro and Premium include the EIN, which LegalZoom files without an SSN; the standalone EIN service only prepares Form SS-4 for you to send. Their attorney and bookkeeping trials renew monthly unless you cancel.
$967 over 3 years in Wyoming
Head to head
| Item | Northwest | LegalZoom |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $39 + state fee | $0 + state fee |
| Registered agent | Free in year 1, then $125/year | $249/year |
| EIN | $200 extra | Included in Pro |
| Accepts non-residents | Yes | Yes |
| 3-year total (Wyoming) | $509 | $967 |
Which one fits you
- Northwest if price and privacy matter most: it costs less every year and, by default, keeps your name and address off public records wherever the state allows it.
- LegalZoom if you want the EIN bundled in one package and an attorney available in your first month. Cancel the subscriptions that start after the trial if you don’t need them.
What changes the price
- Registered agent: Northwest includes it in year one and charges from year two; LegalZoom charges from year one, and it costs more.
- EIN without an SSN: both get it for you. Northwest sells it as a separate service, priced higher than with an SSN; LegalZoom includes it only in Pro and Premium, and its standalone EIN service just prepares the form for you to send.
Read the full reviews: Read the Northwest review · Read the LegalZoom review
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