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What's the Best State to Form an LLC?
Start with where your business operates, then compare LLC filing fees, recurring costs and any registration needed in another state.
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How Much Does an LLC Cost?
Build an LLC budget with state filing fees, required follow-up filings, recurring charges and optional services. Includes Florida and California examples.
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What Is a Registered Agent?
Learn what a registered agent does, when you can act as your own, and what to ask about fees, document delivery and switching providers.
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How Long Does It Take to Form an LLC?
Find out what affects LLC approval time, how online and mail filings differ, and which tasks to allow time for before and after state review.
Read the guide : How Long Does It Take to Form an LLC?LLC requirements.
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LLC service reviewsOur picks for
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LLC formation.
Compare what you pay now and what renews later. Bizee is our first pick for a basic LLC filing.
See the full comparisonBasic includes the filing service and a year of registered agent service. The service fee is $0.
Registered agent and virtual mail renew separately.
$0Basic service fee + state feesRead reviewNorthwest
Registered agent and address servicesA year of registered agent service is included with the $39 filing offer. The published renewal is $125/year.
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$39Formation service fee + state feesRead reviewMyCompanyWorks
Included LLC documentsThe entry service includes an operating agreement, organizational documents and a guided setup checklist.
Ask whether your package includes registered agent service.
$79Starting service fee + state feesRead reviewInc Authority
Free filing and first-year agent$0 filing with a year of registered agent service. Check the promotion for EIN and expedited-processing options.
Get the registered agent renewal price before ordering.
$0Formation service fee + state feesRead reviewLegalZoom
Optional advisor and attorney accessBasic covers the filing. Paid packages add an EIN, operating agreement and advisor access.
Paid advisor plans renew at $49 or $99/month after 30 days.
$0Basic service fee + state filing feesRead reviewTailor Brands
Website and branding toolsAnnual plans add compliance tools and, with Elite, a website builder and branding tools.
Essential and Elite renew annually. Agent service is an extra $199/year.
$0Lite service fee + state feesRead reviewNCH
Nevada-focused supportThe Nevada package combines formation, an EIN and business coaching. Request a quote for the total cost.
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Ranked for a basic LLC filing using published prices, agent coverage and renewal terms. We have not placed test orders. How we rank these services
Frequently asked questions
I’m new to this. Where should I start?
Open a state guide to see the filing steps and fees. If you are still deciding where to form, start with our guide to choosing a state.
Compare state choicesIs LLC Resources a formation service?
No. We publish guides and service reviews. You can use a guide to file directly with your state or compare companies that handle the filing for you.
Can I find information for my state?
Yes. We cover all 50 states and Washington, DC. Each guide includes formation steps, filing costs, recurring requirements and links to official sources.
Choose a stateWhat if I live outside the United States?
Start with our guide for non-US residents, then read the guide for your chosen state. EIN applications, banking and tax obligations can differ for owners living abroad.
Read the non-US resident guideHow do you keep the information current?
Each guide links to its sources and shows when we checked them. Before you file, confirm the current fee and instructions with the state. Our editorial policy explains how we research and correct the guides.
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LLC basics
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Topic 02
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Topic 03
Costs and taxes
Plan for filing fees, recurring charges and state taxes.
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Topic 04
Running your LLC
Prepare your operating agreement, company records and filing calendar.
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