Form your LLC or Corporation the right way
Transparent pricing. Privacy-first filing. Real humans handle everything — so you can focus on building.
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All state and federal filing fees included. You see the exact total before you pay.
LLC Formation
(varies by state, up to $870)
- All state filing fees included
- Document preparation & filing
- Email confirmation & updates
- 7-14 business day processing
- 1-3 Day Processing*
- Human support included
*available only in select states
Explore LLCs
- What “LLC” means and how the limited-liability shield works
- 15 benefits of forming an LLC for a small business
- What’s at risk personally if you never form an LLC
- When an LLC beats a sole prop or corporation (decision tree)
- LLC benefits, drawbacks, and tradeoffs in plain English
- LLC vs corporation: legal, tax, and management differences
- How LLC pass-through tax and self-employment tax work
- Electing S-Corp tax status later (entity type ≠ tax election)
- Single-member LLC asset protection and common pitfalls
- Multi-member LLC ownership, management, and tax basics
- Why you need an operating agreement (and what banks ask for)
- Step-by-step LLC formation: name, RA, articles, EIN
- What a registered agent does for your LLC
- Why your LLC needs an EIN and how to get one
- Getting bank-ready: EIN + business account after formation
- How to pay yourself from an LLC (owner draws vs payroll)
- LLC recordkeeping that helps protect the liability veil
- Asset-protection strategies beyond just filing formation docs
- LLC naming rules, availability checks, and requirements
- Legal requirements when your LLC starts hiring
- Annual reports, franchise taxes, and a beginner compliance calendar
- Ongoing LLC compliance vs corporation requirements
- Expanding to another state (foreign qualification)
- BOI 101: who must file and how to avoid penalties
- True cost of formation: fees, RA, publication, extras
- Expensive formation mistakes (mixing money, skipped docs, missed reports)
- How to dissolve an LLC when you’re ready to close
Corporation Formation
(varies by state, up to $1,219)
- All state filing fees included
- Complete document preparation
- Priority email support
- 1-3 Day Processing*
- Ongoing compliance guidance
*available only in select states
Explore Corporations
- What a corporation is (and how it differs from an LLC) in plain English
- How corporate structure evolved — sole prop → partnership → corporation
- When a corporation fits growth, investors, or multi-owner plans
- LLC vs corporation: legal, tax, and management differences
- Corporations vs LLCs: statistical breakdown for founders
- S-Corp vs C-Corp: taxes, benefits, and eligibility
- C-Corp double taxation vs pass-through (and when founders still choose C)
- Corporate bylaws: internal rules for meetings, officers, and shares
- State-by-state corporate bylaws requirements
- Corporate governance: boards, officers, shareholders, accountability
- Why corporations need a registered agent
- Corporation compliance: reports, meetings, minutes, franchise tax
- Annual reports and franchise taxes (beginner compliance calendar)
- How compliance failures make you lose good standing
- Home state vs popular incorporation states (e.g. Delaware)
- Personal asset exposure without a corporation (or LLC)
- Converting an LLC into a corporation when you scale
- When you’ve researched enough to actually file
- True formation cost breakdown (fees, RA, extras)
- Costly corporate formation mistakes (minutes, filings, deadlines)
- Corporate tax strategies (high-level founder overview)
- Corporate finance basics for growing companies
- Holding brand/IP inside the corporation
- BOI filing basics for corporations
- How to dissolve a corporation step-by-step
Optional add-ons: EIN registration $99 · BOI filing $65
What our clients say
Jack was efficient and very helpful, he offered pricing to me that was nearly 50% of what all the other vendors charged. He truly cares about all his customers like a great business person.
Business Initiative made the process of forming an LLC very simple and straightforward. Jack took the guesswork out of submitting paperwork, extracting the necessary information and signatures in an efficient manner.
Business Initiative did a very professional job. Very attentive to all my needs and got the job done without any mistakes. A must use!
Complete your formation
Takes about 10 minutes. No legal jargon.
Why most new businesses start wrong
You have the idea and the excitement — then the state website stops everything cold.
Confusing forms
State paperwork reads like legal code. One wrong box and your filing gets rejected.
Surprise fees
Big-box services lure you in cheap, then upsell and drain your startup cash.
Privacy leaks
Your home address goes on public records. Marketers buy your data. Process servers show up.
Costly mistakes
File incorrectly and you lose legal protection — plus fines, refiling fees, and stress.
How we make it safe and simple
The Privacy-First Filing Method™ — no upsells, no data selling, human-reviewed every time.
Fill one simple form
Tell us your business name, structure, and basic details. Takes about 10 minutes.
We prepare & file
Our experts review everything, prepare all documents, and file with your state.
Get your documents
Receive your official formation papers by email. Expedited options available.
Launch with confidence
Full legal protection. Your home stays private. Real support when you need it.
Built for founders like you
First-time entrepreneurs
Starting your first LLC without weeks decoding state requirements.
Freelancers & consultants
Ready to go legit and protect personal assets.
E-commerce sellers
Operate with stronger legal footing while you focus on sales.
What you get
- LLC or Corporation filed correctly
- All state and federal filing fees included
- Professional privacy protection
- Optional EIN in 1–2 days
- Optional BOI filing
- Real human support
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to form a new LLC or Corporation?
LLC and Corporation formation both start at $185, with all state and federal filing fees included.
You see the exact total before you pay—no hidden costs.
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Pricing varies by state due to different state filing fees; we include every mandatory fee in your quote.
Optional add-ons include registered agent ($125/year), EIN ($99), and BOI filing ($65).
Compare to DIY mistakes that can cost thousands in penalties, or big-box services that sell your data.
How long does it take to form my business?
Standard processing is 7–14 business days after filing; expedited options are available in most states for 1–3 business days.
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Orders submitted before 1:00pm EST begin processing the same day.
Once approved, you can start operating; EIN and banking setup may add 1–2 days if you order those add-ons.
Do I need a registered agent when I form my business?
Yes. Every state requires a registered agent for LLCs and Corporations.
Using our service keeps your home address off public records and ensures you never miss legal notices.
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You can list yourself, but your home address becomes public and you must be available during business hours.
Professional registered agent service is $125/year and includes same-day scanning and compliance reminders.
What is the Privacy-First Filing Method?
We file your business with full privacy protection: no upsells, no data selling, human-reviewed filings every time.
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Your home address stays private on all public filings.
We prepare every document, file with your state, and you get full legal protection without the privacy risks of DIY or big-box services.
What's included in the formation fee?
Your LLC or Corporation filed correctly, all state and federal filing fees, professional privacy protection, and real human support.
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Optional EIN (1–2 days) and BOI filing are available as add-ons.
You get exactly what you need with transparent pricing and no surprise charges.