Free LLC & corporation guides
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Plain-English, step-by-step guides to forming an LLC or corporation yourself, or with a free formation service. No upsells you don’t need.
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How it works
Three steps to make it official
Pick your structure
LLC, corporation, nonprofit or partnership. We compare them in plain English so you can choose with confidence.
File with your state
Submit your formation papers on your state’s business website. The state filing fee is the only cost you can’t skip.
Get your free EIN
Apply on IRS.gov in minutes. An EIN is always free from the IRS, so never pay a middleman for one.
Business types
Which business type fits you?
Most small businesses choose an LLC. Here is the one-line version of each, with a guide behind every card.
LLC
Liability protection with simple pass-through taxes. The most popular choice for small businesses.
C corporation
Taxed separately from its owners. Built for raising money from investors.
S corporation
A tax election that passes profits through to owners. Up to 100 shareholders.
Nonprofit
Formed for a mission, not profit. Can apply to the IRS for tax-exempt status.
Partnership
Two or more owners who share the profits, the decisions and the responsibility.
No fine print
What “free” really means
Every state charges a fee to form an LLC or corporation. It goes to the state, and nobody can waive it. “Free” means $0 in service fees on top of that, and we always show you the do-it-yourself route first.
Guides
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