All-Inclusive Pricing (no hidden fees!)
Standard Package
For Web3, DAOs, and AI Agents of any size
$9,500
+ $2,000–$5,000 Annual Fee
Compare: Cayman foundations start at $18,500 + $5,575/yr; Swiss foundations at $23,500 plus ~$56k in locked capital
Full service, unlimited operating agreement workshops, priority onboarding with private Telegram chat for your team
All MIDAO services and RMI government fees included. For-profit DAO LLCs pay the RMI's 3% gross revenue tax directly to the government; non-profits are tax-exempt.
Optional Add-on Packages
TurboDAO 24-hour Onboarding Plus
+$10,000
One-time fee
- •Entity creation in under 24 hours
- •One year of virtual office & telephone included
- •Extended operating agreement customization
TurboDAO also offers virtual offices, nominee managers, executive services, and bulk packages.
Marshall Islands Lawyers LLC
Licensed Marshall Islands & U.S. Attorney · 18+ Years in the RMI
- •DAO LLC Formation + Legal Consulting
- •Token Legal Opinions & Governance Structuring
- •Fractional General Counsel & Ongoing Support
See all legal services including operating agreements, token structuring, and more.
Have Questions?
Want to learn more? Ask us about discounts for resellers and projects with under $150k in total treasury. Our team is here to help you get started with your DAO LLC.
What Your Fees Include
No per-document charges, no per-filing charges, no surprise invoices when you have a question — everything below is covered.
One-time setup — $9,500
- Full DAO LLC formation with the RMI registrar — all government fees included
- Unlimited operating agreement workshops with the MIDAO team
- Template legal documents for formation and governance
- Priority onboarding with a private Telegram chat for your team
- MIDAO's digital registration portal, plus direct support by email or video
Every year after — $2,000–$5,000
- Registered agent services and a local RMI address with mail forwarding
- All government filings, including the annual filing
- Certified & notarized documents — certificates of good standing, incumbency, and more
- An annual operating agreement workshop and template document support
- Introductions to banks, lawyers, OTC desks, and other crypto-friendly providers
Tiered by treasury and funding size — $2,000 under $30k, $3,000 to $150k, $5,000 above — due every January 1.
How the Cost Compares to Other Jurisdictions
The structures crypto projects most often consider all require paying local service providers — licensed offices, secretaries, nominee directors, auditors — before your entity does anything. Figures below are from independent providers and published fee schedules as of July 2026.
| Jurisdiction & structure | One-time setup | Ongoing (per year) | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Islands DAO LLC (MIDAO) | $9,500 all-inclusive | $2,000–$5,000 | No local directors, nominees, or law firm required1 |
| Cayman Islands Foundation Company | $18,500+ | $5,575+ | Licensed registered office & secretary required; outsourced director/supervisor roles add $2,500/yr each2 |
| Switzerland Foundation (Stiftung) | $23,500+ formation, plus ~$56,000 locked capital | $11,500+ | Mandatory CHF 50,000 capital dedication before formation, plus audit and supervision costs3 |
| Switzerland Association (Verein) | ~$2,500–$7,400 | ~$5,100–$18,200 | Lower headline fees, but not a DAO-purpose-built wrapper — bespoke legal drafting comes on top4 |
| British Virgin Islands Business Company | $1,500–$3,500 | $1,100–$2,850 | Bare shell only — no DAO governance structure, drafting, or licensing included5 |
1 MIDAO fees include all MIDAO services and RMI government fees. For-profit DAO LLCs pay the RMI's 3% gross revenue tax directly to the government; non-profit DAO LLCs are tax-exempt.
2 Sources: DAObox (independent DAO legal-wrapper provider) and Flag Theory. Third-party quotes as of July 2026, not MIDAO pricing.
3 Sources: DAObox and foundation-switzerland.com. The CHF 50,000 is capital held by the foundation rather than a fee — but it is cash you must commit before formation is approved.
4 Source: swissfirma.com. Custody or exchange-type activity requiring SRO/AML membership raises Swiss costs substantially in either structure.
5 Typical quotes from commercial BVI formation providers, July 2026.
Compare Jurisdictions for Web3, DAOs, and AI Agents
See how the Marshall Islands DAO LLC structure compares to other popular jurisdictions for Web3, DAOs, and AI Agents.
Marshall Islands DAO LLC
- ✓ Recognized structure for Web3, DAOs, and AI Agents
- ✓ Non-profit option
- ✓ Blockchain governance
- ✓ Pseudonymous participation
- ✓ Low maintenance
Wyoming DAO LLC
- ✓ Limited legal recognition
- ✗ No non-profit path
- ✓ Basic blockchain governance
- ✗ Yearly activity required
- ✗ Higher maintenance
Wyoming DUNA
- ✓ Unincorporated structure
- ✗ No separate legal entity
- ✗ Limited governance options
- ✓ Low-cost setup
- ✗ Tax complexities
Swiss Association
- ✓ Traditional asset protection
- ✓ Established legal framework
- ✓ Strong international reputation
- ✗ Requires physical presence
- ✗ Traditional governance only
Cayman/BVI Foundation
- ✓ Asset protection
- ✓ Established offshore legal framework
- ✓ Strong international financial credibility
- ✗ Director dependent
- ✗ Not Web3/DAO friendly
- ✗ High costs
Otoco/Kali Series LLC
- ✗ Risky third-party dependency
- ✗ Hard to establish independence
- ✗ Limited legal recognition
- ✗ Unclear liability protection
- ✗ Complex master-series structure
What Happens After You Start
Submit & meet the team
Fill out the form below (or schedule a call first). The MIDAO team reaches out to kick off your priority onboarding, including a private Telegram chat for your team.
Workshop your operating agreement
Work from template documents in the registration portal, with unlimited workshops until your governance — on-chain or off — is captured the way you want it.
MIDAO files with the RMI government
One interface to the registrar, handled for you. Need it faster? The TurboDAO add-on creates your entity in under 24 hours.
Operate with year-round support
Stay compliant through the annual filing portal — registered agent services, certified documents, government filings, and banking introductions are all covered by the annual fee.
Official Government Partnership
MIDAO operates as an exclusive Public-Private Partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) government for DAO LLC registration and management.
Government-Backed Authority
Exclusively authorized by the Marshall Islands government to process and manage DAO LLC registrations.
Public-Private Partnership
Direct collaboration with the RMI government ensures full legal compliance and recognition for your DAO LLC.
Maritime Legacy
Join the world's third-largest shipping registry in embracing blockchain innovation and Web3 structures.
MIDAO DAO LLC Testimonials
"Enter MIDAO—a forward-thinking team proficient in the needs of crypto projects, well-versed in the legal framework for on-chain governance, and capable of delivering exceptional results."
Kollan House
Co-Founder, MetaDAO
"The Marshall Islands DAO LLC is by far the best structure because it is both simple and effective. The operating agreement for the Pyth DAO LLC simply points to the Pyth governance smart contracts."
Jayant Krishnamurthy
Founder at Pyth Network
"MIDAO has been an excellent partner in the legal formation and operation of our DAO LLC. Always responsive, efficient, and ready to help out, we're glad we made the right choice."
Alex Espinosa
Co-Founder, Gnosis Guild