Form your LLC
No lawyer, no markup.
Get your state's exact filing steps, fees and deadlines — plus an interactive checklist to keep you on track. Everything you need to file yourself. Nothing you don't.
What the free plan includes
Everything you need to file.
Nothing you don't.
State-specific, verified and built for people who want to file themselves — not pay $500 to a service that Googles it for you.
Your state's exact requirements
Filing fee, processing time, name rules and your state's filing link — specific to you, verified for 2026. Not a generic guide.
Eight steps, nothing skipped
In order, from choosing your name to opening your bank account. Every step includes what to do and why — nothing assumed.
No middleman. No markup.
We link directly to your state's official filing portal. No service layer, no added fees on top of your state's fee.
Tax structure, your call
Sole proprietorship or S-Corp? We explain the real difference in plain terms so you pick the right structure before you file — not after.
Never miss a deadline
Miss your annual report and your state can dissolve your LLC. We tell you exactly what's due and when — for the full first year.
Actually free. Not a trial.
The guidance is $0. No credit card, no trial clock. There's an optional document package ($49.99) if you want pre-filled templates — but it's never required to file.
How it works
Three steps. Ten minutes.
No account. No upfront email. Just your answers.
Answer four questions
State, business name, owner count and EIN status. Two minutes. No prior knowledge needed.
Your plan is ready
We generate a verified, state-specific plan with exact fees, timelines and your direct filing link.
File it yourself
Follow the checklist, grab the documents if you want them, and file directly with your state — no service, no markup.
How we compare
Free is not a gimmick. See the math.
Every service below charges a fee on top of your required state filing fee. This tool charges nothing — and gets you filing-ready faster.
| Service | Service Fee | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| LegalZoom | $79 + State Fee | 7–10 days |
| ZenBusiness | $49 + State Fee | 5–7 days |
| Incfile | $0 + State Fee* | 5–10 days |
| Northwest | $39 + State Fee | Same day–3 days |
| This Tool | Free (State Fee Only) | 30–60 min |
* Incfile's free plan includes registered agent service for one year, then $119/year.
Transparent pricing
Free plan. Optional documents.
The guidance is free. Add the document package if you want pre-filled templates — it’s never required to file.
Start here
Most people only need this. It covers everything required to form your LLC.
- ✓State-specific filing fee & processing time
- ✓8-step formation roadmap
- ✓Business name guidance for your state
- ✓Tax structure overview
- ✓Direct link to your Secretary of State
- ✓Interactive formation checklist
Document Package
Your business name and state are already written in. Open the files, sign and file. No editing, no Googling what to write.
- ✓Everything in the free plan
- ✓Articles of Organization (pre-filled)
- ✓Operating Agreement (pre-filled)
- ✓EIN Application Guide — step by step
- ✓12-Month Compliance Calendar
- ✓Your business name & state pre-written in every doc
Common questions about starting an LLC
Your LLC is one afternoon away.
Get your plan free. Follow the checklist. File it yourself. The document package is there if you want it — never required.
This tool provides educational guidance to help you understand the LLC formation process. It is not legal advice. State filing requirements change — always verify current fees and requirements directly with your state's Secretary of State website before filing.