About BusinessFormations.com
BusinessFormations.com is an independent guide to starting a business entity in the United States. We explain your options in plain language and compare the companies that can file the paperwork for you.
What We Do
Everything on the site is free and written for founders, not lawyers.
Plain-language guides
Entity types (LLC, C-corp, S-corp, nonprofit), state requirements, registered agents, EINs, operating agreements and the ongoing filings that keep a company in good standing.
Honest comparisons
What formation services actually cost in year one and after, including registered agent fees, based on each provider’s published prices. See the comparison.
Free tools
The 60-second formation finder, the entity type quiz, the state chooser, a formation checklist and a business name generator.
What We Don’t Do
We don’t file formation documents, act as a registered agent, or give legal or tax advice. When you’re ready to file, you can use a formation service or file directly with your state’s Secretary of State. For advice about your situation, talk to a business attorney or a CPA.
How We Make Money
BusinessFormations.com is free to use. Some links to formation services and other providers are affiliate links: if you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The site also shows ads.
Commissions don’t change the prices and facts we publish: they come from each provider’s own website, and we note when we last checked them. Read our affiliate disclosure and editorial policy.
Who We Write For
First-time founders
Choosing between an LLC and a corporation, picking a state and understanding the costs before you file.
Freelancers and consultants
Protecting personal assets with an LLC, and working out when an S-corp election starts to save tax.
Startups raising capital
Why investors expect a Delaware C-corp, and what to set up from day one (stock, 83(b) elections, bylaws).
International founders
How non-U.S. residents can form a U.S. company, get an EIN and keep a registered agent in their state.
Real estate investors
Using separate LLCs for rental properties and keeping each one compliant.
Online sellers
Choosing an entity for liability protection and staying on top of state filings and sales tax.
All information on this site is for educational purposes and is not legal or tax advice. See our disclaimers, terms of service and privacy policy. Questions or corrections? Contact us.
Ready to Compare Formation Services?
See what each provider charges in year one and after, including registered agent fees.
Prices checked October 2026