Business Services / Formation
Business Formation Services
Form an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit fast — AI-assisted, attorney-built.
About business formation services
Forming a company is a filing, not a formality. The state you file in decides what your entity is called, who has to be listed publicly, what you owe every year, and how quickly you can open a bank account. We handle the filing end to end: you answer plain-English questions about your business, we build the articles of organization or incorporation, file them with the Secretary of State, and return the stamped documents to your account.
Which entity you pick matters more than most guides admit. An LLC is the default for one to five owners who want liability protection without a board, minutes, or stock ledger. A C-Corporation is the right structure if you plan to raise outside capital, issue equity to employees, or bring on investors who expect preferred shares. An S-Corporation is a tax election layered on top of an LLC or corporation, not a separate entity — it can cut self-employment tax once your profit reliably exceeds a reasonable salary. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit requires both a state incorporation and a separate IRS exemption application.
Filing fees are set by the state, not by us. We show the state fee as its own line item at checkout and never mark it up. Turnaround depends on the state: some approve in one to two business days, others take two to four weeks unless you pay the state's expedite fee.
What's included
Name availability check
We confirm your proposed name is distinguishable on the state register before filing, so the filing isn't rejected.
Articles prepared and filed
Articles of organization or incorporation drafted from your answers and submitted to the Secretary of State.
State fee passed through at cost
The state's filing fee appears as a separate line item — we don't mark it up.
Stamped documents in your vault
Approved formation documents are pulled into your account automatically when the state releases them.
Add-ons at checkout
Federal EIN, registered agent, and an operating agreement can be bundled into the same order.
Formation questions, answered
Which state should I form in?
For most small businesses, the state where you actually operate. Forming in Delaware or Wyoming while operating elsewhere usually means you also have to register as a foreign entity in your home state — two filings and two annual fees instead of one. Delaware makes sense mainly when outside investors require it.
How long does formation take?
It depends on the state's queue. Fast states approve in one to two business days; slower ones run two to four weeks. Most states sell an expedite option, and we surface it when it's available for your state.
Do I need an EIN too?
Yes, if you plan to open a business bank account, hire anyone, or file a business tax return. You can add the federal EIN application to your formation order so it's handled in the same pass.
What happens after the state approves?
The stamped filing lands in your document vault, your order status flips to complete, and you'll get an email with the documents attached and the next compliance dates for your state.