About us
Helping founders start right without overpaying.
HowToIncorporateForFree.com explains how to form and run a small business in plain English, starting with the do-it-yourself route that costs nothing beyond your state’s filing fee.
Why we exist
Starting right matters
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about half of new businesses are still open five years later. Many early problems start with the basics: the wrong structure, missed filings, or money mixed between business and personal accounts. We want every founder to get those basics right on day one, without paying for services they don’t need.
How we work
How we create our guides
Our guides are researched and drafted with the help of AI tools, then fact-checked against official sources and reviewed by a person before they’re published. Here’s what that means in practice:
Primary sources first
Fees, deadlines and rules come from the IRS, the SBA, FinCEN and each state’s own filing office, and we link to them so you can check.
Fact-checked, claim by claim
Every guide goes through a fact-check against those sources before it’s published. Anything we can’t confirm is reworded or removed.
Free route first
When something can be done for free, such as filing with your state or getting an EIN from the IRS, we show you how before mentioning any paid service.
Written for real people
Short sentences, plain words and worked examples. Every guide is dated, and we update it when fees or rules change.
How we make money
Honest about affiliate links
Some services we recommend pay us a commission when you sign up through our links. That’s how the site stays free. It never changes our recommendations, and the free do-it-yourself option is always listed alongside.
Who we are
Published in Dallas, Texas
HowToIncorporateForFree.com is published by Allan Bradford Investments, the team behind our sister site TurtleCredit.com, a free guide to building personal and business credit. We’re not a law firm or a CPA firm. Our guides are educational, not legal, tax or financial advice, so for decisions about your own business, talk with a licensed attorney or CPA.
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Disclaimer: The information in this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Business formation rules, fees, and deadlines vary by state and change often. Always consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or tax professional before making decisions about your business.
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