Do the U.S. company side of things, simply.

We submit most filings within one business day. State approval times vary — some states approve online filings in a day or two, while others take one to three weeks. Expedited processing is available on Growth and Premium plans.

Our fee covers preparing your documents, filing them correctly, and the services in your plan. The state fee is a mandatory government charge that every LLC pays regardless of who files — it typically runs $40 to $500 depending on the state, and you'll see the exact amount before checkout.

For most people running a business where they live, forming in their home state is simplest and cheapest overall. Wyoming and Delaware are popular for specific situations like privacy or raising investment. We can't give legal advice, but our state guides lay out the tradeoffs so you can decide.

Yes — every state requires your LLC to have a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal documents. You can act as your own if you live there, or use our registered agent service, which is included for the first year on the Premium plan.

Yes. You don't need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to own a U.S. LLC, and no SSN is required to form one. We handle the EIN application for non-resident founders, which the IRS processes by fax or mail — it takes longer than the online route, and we manage the whole thing.

No — and be cautious of anyone who says they can. Banks require the account holder to apply directly and make their own approval decisions. What we do is make sure you arrive with everything they ask for: approved articles, your EIN letter, and a signed operating agreement, plus guidance on which types of banks work best for your situation. That's what turns a rejected application into an approved one.

Forming the LLC itself works exactly the same — no citizenship, residency, or SSN required, and you never need to travel. Two things differ: your EIN takes longer because non-residents apply by fax or mail rather than online, and you'll need a registered agent with a U.S. address, which our Premium plan includes. Opening a U.S. bank account afterward requires a passport, and some banks have their own rules for non-resident owners.

Your approved articles, EIN confirmation, and operating agreement appear in your dashboard, ready for opening a bank account. From there we track your state's annual report and franchise tax deadlines and remind you before anything is due.

A limited liability company is a legal entity that's separate from you — with its own name, bank account, and liability. If the business owes money or gets sued, your personal assets stay protected. It's the default choice for small businesses because it delivers that protection with minimal red tape. Our step-by-step guide covers the full picture.

Three parts: our one-time service fee ($49, $199, or $329 depending on plan), your state's filing fee ($40 to $500 — most states are around $100, shown exactly before checkout), and optional ongoing costs like registered agent renewal after your included first year on Premium. There are no subscriptions required to form.

Just the basics: your business name idea (we check availability), the state you're forming in, the owners' names and addresses, and your contact details. No documents are needed up front. Non-resident founders will need a passport later — only for opening the bank account, not for forming the LLC.

Yes — the IRS issues EINs for free, and if you have an SSN or ITIN the online application takes minutes. We include EIN handling because it's one less form, and because non-resident founders can't use the online route: their applications go by fax or mail and take weeks, which is exactly the process we manage end to end.