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Three simple plans built around how much support you want—from filing the basics to working alongside an attorney.
+ state filing fees
Only the essentials needed to make your business official.
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+ state filing fees
Best for those planning to start and operate a business or side hustle.
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+ state filing fees
For those who want to operate a business and easily manage cash flow.
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Start your LLC in 3 easy steps with the industry leader in online business formation.
Our tools offer step-by-step guidance to help you launch and protect your new business.
Our network of experienced professionals can assist your launch and help you grow.
An LLC gives small business owners the legal structure they need to grow with confidence.
By forming an LLC and keeping personal finances separate, you can shield your personal assets from business liabilities.
It's typically easier to form an LLC than a corporation, with simpler rules for things like record-keeping.
You decide how you're taxed—as an LLC or a corporation—to maximize savings and minimize liability.
Both protect your personal assets, but they differ in ownership, management, and taxation.
LLC vs Corporation
LLC owners have more freedom to decide how the business is run and managed.
An LLC has flexibility in how it is taxed to help maximize savings.
An LLC does not need to record minutes or hold an annual shareholder meeting.
LLC vs Corporation
Corporations have shareholders instead of members, and they issue stock.
Corporations are often seen as more credible, which can make it easier to do business with other companies.
A C corp can go public and issue stock to new investors, making it easier to raise capital.
A simple, guided process from start to finish—we handle the paperwork while you focus on building.
Let us know basic details about your business so we can recommend the right setup.
Take your business to the next level with our suite of formation and compliance services.
Let us take care of the rest while you get back to business and growing your idea.
A roadmap of the six things you'll handle to get your LLC up and running—we help with all of them.
Check your LLC name against similar businesses in your area. We include a name check with our formation services.
A registered agent receives your LLC's legal notices during normal business hours. Most states require it.
Also called a certificate of formation, this official form contains the basic details about your new business.
You'll also need to apply for any specific business licenses or permits required for compliance in your industry.
This outlines your LLC's rules for everything from business structure to profit distribution.
Most businesses need a federal tax ID to set up a business bank account, file taxes, and start hiring.
Quick answers to the questions our customers ask most about forming an LLC.
LLC stands for "limited liability company." It refers to the way you can use an LLC to protect your personal assets from business debts and lawsuits.
It's not necessary to form an LLC in order to start a business. An LLC is only one of several ways to structure a business. Other possibilities include C corporation, S corporation, nonprofit, sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability partnership.
Both LLCs and corporations protect owners' personal assets from business liabilities or debts. But they have some key differences:
It depends. Our LLC plans start at $0 plus filing fees, and you can add more services as your business needs them. State filing fees vary. However, all of these costs are often tax-deductible.
Our do-it-yourself package (Basic) doesn't include access to an attorney. Our attorney-assisted packages (Pro and Premium) include unlimited 30-minute consultations with independent attorneys from our network, with each consultation focused on a new legal topic or issue related to the formation and launch of your LLC.
Every state has different rules, costs, and considerations for LLC formation. Pick yours to learn what's required.
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