Start your LLC for free
Make your business official and protect your assets by starting an LLC. Our LLC formation services start at $0 + state filing fees.
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I can do most of the work myself
Start your LLC for free
Includes:
- Articles of organization, the document needed to officially register your LLC with the state
- Name check service, to confirm that your preferred business name is available
- Digital welcome packet, which includes a step-by-step checklist to follow after your LLC is officially registered
- Customizable website, to establish your professional online presence in minutes —powered by
Start your LLC for free
Includes:
- Articles of organization, the document needed to officially register your LLC with the state
- Name check service, to confirm that your preferred business name is available
- Digital welcome packet, which includes a step-by-step checklist to follow after your LLC is officially registered
- Customizable website, to establish your professional online presence in minutes —powered by
Start your LLC
Includes Basic package, plus:
- An operating agreement, which helps you set entity guidelines and settle disputes
- An EIN, which is used to file taxes, open bank accounts, and build your staff
- Access to over 150 customizable legal documents and unlimited eSignatures for one year
- Initial phone consultations with specialists about business insurance and taxes
Start your LLC
Includes Basic package, plus:
- An operating agreement, which helps you set entity guidelines and settle disputes
- An EIN, which is used to file taxes, open bank accounts, and build your staff
- Access to over 150 customizable legal documents and unlimited eSignatures for one year
- Initial phone consultations with specialists about business insurance and taxes
I want advice from experienced attorneys
Start your LLC
Includes Pro package, plus:
- Hands-on guidance from an experienced business attorney that you choose based on state, years of experience, and rating
- Unlimited 30-minute attorney consultations about new legal topics related to your business (first 90 days of subscription included)
- Any changes to your LLC formation documents within the first 90 days
Start your LLC
Includes Pro package, plus:
- Hands-on guidance from an experienced business attorney that you choose based on state, years of experience, and rating
- Unlimited 30-minute attorney consultations about new legal topics related to your business (first 90 days of subscription included)
- Any changes to your LLC formation documents within the first 90 days
Why start an LLC
Protect yourself
Ensure you're not on the hook for business liabilities.
Make things easier
LLCs have simpler record-keeping rules. Corporations are stricter.
Save on taxes
You get to decide how you're taxed—as an LLC or a corporation—for potential savings.
Frequently asked questions
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No, but you might want one. Forming an LLC helps protect your personal assets. It also unlocks the ability for you to open bank accounts, enter into contracts, hire employees, and get business licenses and permits.
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Both protect owners so they're not personally on the hook for business liabilities or debts. But, key differences include how they're owned (LLCs have one or more individual members, and corporations have shareholders) and maintained (corporations generally have more formal record-keeping and reporting requirements).
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You choose. Single-member LLCs can file as a sole proprietor. Multi-member LLCs can file as a partnership. Any LLC can file as a C or S corporation.
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Tell us what you'd like to call your business, and we'll see if that name is up for grabs. (You can do this at the end if you don't have a name picked out yet.) Answer a few more questions. Pick a price plan that fits your needs, and we'll complete and file your paperwork with the state.
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It depends. Our price plans start at (plus filing fees), and you can add more services as you go to suit your business. Something to keep in mind—these costs are often tax-deductible.
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