Start with a clear request.
A clear formation request starts with how the business will operate and where it will do business. Our company planner helps turn that information into a checklist and a request the filing desk can review.
What to have ready
- Proposed legal name and alternative names
- Formation state and where the business will operate
- Principal and mailing addresses
- An eligible registered agent who has accepted the role
- Management structure and the people authorized to act
How the process works
- Describe your business idea and choose the structure you want to explore.
- Review preliminary name matches and the requirements for the chosen state.
- Confirm the business and agent information, then review the formation scope.
- Authorize the filing and track submission and confirmation.
Service fees and government charges
Formation work receives a separate quote. State formation charges and optional services are listed separately from the preparation service. A membership does not include unlimited formation filings.
Questions before you start
Is a name-search result a reservation?
A preliminary search helps identify possible conflicts. The state determines whether a proposed name meets its filing requirements; trademark and domain checks are separate.
Must I buy registered-agent service from the desk?
You may use your own eligible registered agent. If you request agent service through the desk, provider coverage and appointment must be confirmed before those details are used.
Does formation finish every business setup task?
Your plan may also include tax, banking, licensing, internal-document or registration items. Review those tasks separately for your business and location.