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LLC Formation Guides
Step-by-step guides to forming your LLC, from name search to filing Articles of Organization.
Business Formation
Start your business right. Compare business structures, formation services, and state requirements for LLCs, corporations, and non...
Incorporation
Incorporate your business as a C Corporation or S Corporation. Professional services handle incorporation filings, bylaws, and cor...
LLC Cost
The cost to form an LLC varies by state, from $40 in Kentucky to $500 in Massachusetts. Get a breakdown of all filing fees, regist...
LLC Filing
File your LLC formation documents with the state. Our partners handle document preparation, filing, and follow-up so nothing falls...
LLC Formation
Form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to protect your personal assets, establish credibility, and gain tax flexibility. Professio...
LLC Name Search
Check if your desired LLC name is available in your state. Learn naming rules, restricted words, and how to reserve a business nam...
LLC Registration
Register your LLC with the state by filing Articles of Organization. Professional services handle the filing, name availability ch...
Multi Member LLC
Form an LLC with multiple members. Professional services help draft multi-member operating agreements and handle formation for par...
Nonprofit Formation
Start a nonprofit organization. File for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Professional services handle nonprofit incorporation and IRS...
Series LLC
A Series LLC lets you create multiple separate LLCs under one parent entity, each with its own assets, members, and liability prot...
Single Member LLC
Form a single-member LLC to protect your personal assets while maintaining simple tax filing. A popular choice for solo entreprene...
LLC Compliance & Ongoing Requirements
Stay compliant with registered agent service, annual reports, operating agreements, and tax filings.
Annual Report Filing
Most states require LLCs to file an annual report. Professional services handle annual report filing so you stay compliant and avo...
EIN Number
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is your LLC's federal tax ID. Professional services can obtain your EIN from the IRS on yo...
Foreign LLC Registration
Register your existing LLC to do business in another state. Professional services handle foreign qualification filings across all ...
LLC Business License
Learn what business licenses and permits your LLC needs at the federal, state, and local level. Professional services can research...
LLC Operating Agreement
An LLC Operating Agreement defines how your business is run — ownership percentages, profit distribution, voting rights, and manag...
LLC Taxes
Understand how your LLC is taxed — pass-through taxation, self-employment tax, state taxes, and how to elect S-Corp status for pot...
Registered Agent
Every LLC must designate a registered agent to receive legal documents and official state correspondence. Registered agent service...
LLC vs Other Business Structures
Compare LLCs with S Corps, sole proprietorships, corporations, and other entity types.
Best LLC Services
Compare the top LLC formation services for your budget and needs. Find the best LLC service for your budget and needs....
LLC vs Corporation
LLC or Corporation? Compare formation requirements, ownership, taxation, and compliance obligations to choose the right business s...
LLC vs Inc
What's the difference between an LLC and an Inc? Compare liability protection, taxation, management structure, and which entity ty...
LLC vs Sole Proprietorship
Compare an LLC with a sole proprietorship. Understand the liability differences, tax implications, and when forming an LLC makes s...
S Corp vs LLC
Should you form an S Corporation or an LLC? Compare liability protection, taxation, ownership restrictions, and which entity is ri...
Additional LLC Resources
DBA filings, dissolution, and other LLC-related services.