Business · formation

LLC and corporation formation in the US done for you

We form an LLC or corporation in any state, get your EIN, prepare an operating agreement and help open a bank account — including for nonresidents without an SSN. From $350.

What our business formation service includes

State filing
We prepare and file the documents to form your LLC or corporation.
EIN
We obtain your company tax ID, including for owners without an SSN or ITIN.
Registered agent
An official address for state mail — the first year is included.
What's next
We explain which reports and taxes your company will have so no deadline is missed.

What to decide before you form a company

The entity type and the state decide how many taxes and reports you will have later. Redoing it costs more than choosing right the first time.

01

LLC or corporation

An LLC is simpler and more flexible for a small business; a corporation suits investors. The tax treatment can be chosen separately.

02

State of formation

If you operate in New York, a Delaware or Wyoming company will still have to register in New York.

03

New York publication

A new New York LLC must publish a notice of formation within 120 days — a separate cost.

04

Foreign owners have extra filings

An LLC with a foreign owner files Form 5472 every year, and the penalty for missing it is $25,000.

Business formation pricing

done-for-you formation
from $350
State filing, EIN, registered agent for 1 year
EIN for a nonresident
$150
No SSN or ITIN, fully handled
annual report
$100
State annual report

Separately: EIN — $100, operating agreement — $120, bank account opening support for nonresidents — $150, registered agent from year two — $180 a year. State fees are not included. See all prices →

What to prepare

Your preferred company name and a backup
Owner IDs, and SSN or ITIN if you have one
Business address and type of activity
Owners and ownership percentages

Business formation FAQ

Which state should I form my LLC in?

Usually the one where you live and do business. Delaware or Wyoming help only in specific cases, and operating in another state will still require registering there.

Can a nonresident form an LLC in the US?

Yes. We'll form the company and get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN, and help with a bank account.

Is the state fee included?

No, the state fee is paid separately and depends on the state.

What taxes and reports will a new LLC have?

A state annual report, a company return or Schedule C, and sales tax if you sell goods. We'll walk you through it for your state. To skip tracking the deadlines yourself, add our annual compliance package.

Let’s start with a free 15-minute interview

Send us a request — we’ll get back to you within one business day, hold a free 15-minute interview and give you a price.