Our Services
We handle the paperwork, compliance, and registered agent service so you can focus on building your business. Every plan includes expert filing, a dashboard to track your documents, and real humans you can actually reach when you have questions.
DELAWARE
WYOMING
FLORIDA
TEXAS
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
NEW YORK
WASHINGTONBusiness Formation
We file your business entity with the state, prepare your governance documents, and set up everything you need to start operating — usually within 1–3 business days.
LLC Formation
The most popular entity for small businesses, freelancers, and online businesses. Liability protection with minimal paperwork.
- Articles of Organization filed with the state
- Custom Operating Agreement
- EIN registration with the IRS
- Registered agent service (1st year included)
- Compliance calendar with deadline alerts
- Digital document dashboard
Corporation Formation
C-Corp or S-Corp — built for businesses raising investment, issuing stock, or planning to scale with employees and equity.
- Articles of Incorporation filed with the state
- Custom corporate bylaws
- Organizational meeting minutes template
- Stock certificates and ledger
- EIN registration with the IRS
- Registered agent service (1st year included)
- Compliance calendar with deadline alerts
Nonprofit Formation
501(c)(3) incorporation with IRS-compliant documents. We prepare your state filing and help with the federal tax-exemption application.
- Articles of Incorporation with IRS-required language
- Custom nonprofit bylaws
- Conflict of interest policy
- 501(c)(3) application preparation assistance
- EIN registration with the IRS
- Registered agent service (1st year included)
- Compliance calendar with deadline alerts
Not sure which entity is right? Take our 60-second quiz to get a personalized recommendation based on your goals, income, and industry. Or read our full entity comparison guide.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees, no surprise upsells at checkout. Pick your plan, see the total before you pay.
Starter
Everything you need to get filed
- State formation filing
- Name availability check
- Operating Agreement / Bylaws
- Digital document dashboard
- Lifetime customer support
Add-ons available: Registered agent, EIN, expedited filing
Get Started →Standard
Formation + registered agent + EIN
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Registered agent service (full year)
- EIN registration handled
- Compliance calendar & alerts
- Banking resolution template
- Same-day filing (orders before 3 PM ET)
Premium
Full service with ongoing compliance
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Expedited state processing
- Business contract templates
- Annual report filing (1st year)
- S-Corp election filing (if applicable)
- Priority support
- Website domain & email setup guide
State filing fees are not included in our pricing — they go directly to the state and we can’t waive them. Fees range from $40 (Kentucky) to $500 (Massachusetts) depending on your state and entity type. You’ll see the exact total including state fees before checkout — no surprises. Check your state’s fee →
Additional Services
Available as add-ons to any formation plan, or as standalone services for existing businesses.
Registered Agent Service
Every LLC and corporation needs a registered agent in the state of formation. We serve as your registered agent — receiving legal documents, state correspondence, and tax notices on your behalf.
- Physical address in your state of formation
- Same-day scan and upload of all received documents
- Annual report reminders and compliance alerts
- Privacy protection — our address on public filings, not yours
- Available in all 50 states + D.C.
Included free for the first year with Standard and Premium formation plans.
Learn More →EIN Registration
Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is like a Social Security Number for your business. Required before you can open a bank account, hire employees, or file taxes.
- Application filed with the IRS on your behalf
- U.S. residents: typically same-day EIN
- Non-U.S. residents: Form SS-4 filed by fax (4–8 weeks)
- EIN confirmation letter delivered to your dashboard
Included with Standard and Premium formation plans. The IRS charges $0 — our fee covers the filing service.
Learn More →S-Corp Election Filing
If your LLC or corporation nets $60K–$80K+ per year, electing S-Corp tax treatment can save thousands in self-employment taxes. We prepare and file Form 2553 with the IRS.
- Form 2553 preparation and filing
- Eligibility review before filing
- IRS confirmation tracking
- Payroll setup guidance
Included with Premium formation plans. Must be filed within 75 days of formation.
Learn More →Compliance & Annual Reports
Missing deadlines leads to late fees, penalties, and administrative dissolution. We track your state’s requirements and file on time — every time.
- Annual report filing with the state
- Franchise tax reminders (Delaware, Texas, etc.)
- Good standing monitoring
- Compliance calendar for all your deadlines
- Alert system — email and dashboard notifications
First year of annual report filing included with Premium plans.
Learn More →DBA / Doing Business As
If your business operates under a name different from its legal name, you need a DBA registration. We file it with the appropriate county or state authority.
- Name availability check
- DBA filing with county or state
- Publication assistance (if required by your state)
- Filed copy delivered to your dashboard
Foreign Qualification
If you formed in one state but do business in another, you need to register as a “foreign” entity in each state where you operate. We handle the filing and registered agent in every state.
- Foreign entity registration filing
- Certificate of Good Standing from your home state
- Registered agent in the new state
- Compliance tracking for both states
Business Amendments
Changing your business name, registered agent, address, members/officers, or management structure? We file the amendment with the state so your records stay current.
- Articles of Amendment preparation and filing
- Name changes, address changes, agent changes
- Member/manager or officer/director updates
- Updated documents delivered to your dashboard
Business Dissolution
Closing a business? We file Articles of Dissolution with the state so your entity is properly terminated and you stop accruing fees and tax obligations.
- Articles of Dissolution preparation and filing
- Tax clearance guidance
- Final annual report filing (if required)
- Registered agent cancellation
International Founder Services
We help non-U.S. residents form LLCs and corporations in all 50 states. No visa, green card, or Social Security Number required. Our international formation package includes everything a domestic package does, plus the additional support non-residents need.
- U.S. registered agent — physical address in your state of formation
- EIN by fax — Form SS-4 filed with the IRS (4–8 week processing)
- U.S. mailing address — for receiving official correspondence
- Banking guidance — banks and neobanks that work with non-resident owners
- Tax compliance overview — Form 5472, FBAR, and treaty obligations explained
- State selection advice — Wyoming for LLCs, Delaware for C-Corps, and when home state makes sense
Most Popular for International Founders
Why BusinessFormations.com
We’re not the cheapest option and we’re not the most expensive. Here’s what you actually get.
Real Human Support
When you call or email, you reach a person who knows your file. Not a chatbot, not a call center script reader, not a queue that takes 3 days to respond.
No Upsell Games
Some services advertise “$0 formation” then stack $500 in add-ons at checkout. We show you the full price upfront. You’ll see the total — including state fees — before you enter payment info.
Same-Day Filing
Orders placed before 3 PM ET are filed with the state the same business day. Your formation documents are usually ready within 1–3 business days depending on state processing.
Complete Documents
Not just the filing — we prepare your Operating Agreement, bylaws, EIN, banking resolution, and any other documents your state requires. Banks accept our documents without questions.
Compliance Alerts
We track your state’s deadlines and send reminders before annual reports, franchise taxes, and renewals are due. Missing a deadline can dissolve your business — we don’t let that happen.
International Friendly
We’ve helped founders from 60+ countries form U.S. businesses. Non-resident EIN filing, banking guidance, and tax compliance support are built into our international packages.
For CPAs, Attorneys & Financial Advisors
If your clients regularly need business formation services, we offer a referral and partnership program designed for professional advisors. Send clients to us for the formation paperwork while you focus on the strategic advice — tax planning, entity selection, compliance oversight — that your clients actually need you for.
- Referral revenue — earn a commission on every client you refer
- White-label option — formation services under your firm’s brand
- Dashboard for advisors — track all your clients’ entities, deadlines, and documents in one place
- Priority support — dedicated account manager for advisor partners
- Bulk pricing — volume discounts for firms handling 10+ formations per year
Advisor Partnership
We handle the filing, you keep the relationship. Your clients get professional formation at competitive rates, and you earn recurring revenue.
Learn About Partnerships →What Our Customers Say
“Filed my Wyoming LLC on a Tuesday, had all my documents by Thursday. The operating agreement was ready to go and my bank accepted it with no issues. Exactly what I needed.”— James R., E-commerce Business (Wyoming LLC)
“What sold me was the no-upsell pricing. I picked the Standard plan, saw the total with the state fee, and that was it. No ‘add registered agent for $199’ surprise at checkout.”— Sarah K., Marketing Consultant (Texas LLC)
“I’m based in London and needed a Delaware C-Corp for my startup. They handled the filing, registered agent, and walked me through the EIN process by fax. Would have been lost without them.”— Raj P., Fintech Founder (Delaware C-Corp)
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the $0 Starter plan?
The Starter plan covers the core state filing (Articles of Organization or Incorporation), name availability check, and standard governance documents (Operating Agreement for LLCs, bylaws for corporations). You pay only the state filing fee. Registered agent, EIN registration, and compliance tracking are available as add-ons or included in the Standard and Premium plans.
How fast will my business be formed?
We file with the state the same business day for orders placed before 3 PM ET. After that, timing depends on your state: Delaware processes in 1–2 business days, most states in 3–5 business days. Expedited processing is available in most states for an additional fee (paid to the state).
Do you charge any hidden fees?
No. You’ll see the complete total — our service fee plus the state filing fee — before you enter any payment information. We don’t add surprise charges at checkout, don’t auto-enroll you in subscriptions, and don’t bury add-ons in the order flow. The price you see is the price you pay.
Can I form a business if I’m not a U.S. citizen?
Yes. Non-U.S. citizens can form LLCs and C-Corporations in any state without a visa, green card, or Social Security Number. We provide registered agent service, handle the EIN application by fax, and offer banking guidance for non-resident owners. S-Corporations are not available to non-residents. International formation guide →
What if I need help choosing between an LLC and a corporation?
Take our 60-second entity quiz for a personalized recommendation. Short version: LLC for most small businesses and freelancers, C-Corporation if you’re raising venture capital, S-Corp election if you’re netting $60K+ and want to reduce self-employment taxes, and 501(c)(3) for charitable organizations.
Do you offer refunds?
If we haven’t filed your documents with the state yet, we offer a full refund. Once your formation has been submitted to the state, the state filing fee is non-refundable (it goes directly to the government), but our service fee is refundable if you’re not satisfied. Contact our support team and we’ll take care of it.
What ongoing services do you offer after formation?
Registered agent service (annual renewal), compliance monitoring and annual report filing, S-Corp election, DBA registration, foreign qualification, business amendments, and dissolution. All managed through your online dashboard with deadline alerts and document storage.
Do you work with CPAs and attorneys?
Yes — we have a referral and partnership program for professional advisors. Earn commissions on referred clients, access a multi-client dashboard, and optionally white-label our services under your firm’s brand. Advisor partnership details →
Start Your Business Today
LLC, corporation, or nonprofit — pick your entity, choose your state, and we handle the rest. Formation takes about 10 minutes.
Free to start • From $0 + state fee • All 50 U.S. states
