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Form your LLC to get official and start protecting your personal assets. Then, create a business plan, appoint your Registered Agent, establish your brand with a website, and open a business bank account to start tracking your business expenses.
Stay Protected
Protect what you’ve started by meeting ongoing state and federal requirements. This means applying for the licenses and permits you need to operate legally, plus managing your business finances for easier tax reporting.
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Build on what you’ve accomplished so far! Keep expanding your online presence, automate your finances to save time and ensure growth, and align your goals to your business plan and refine as needed.
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*Processing times are based on receiving complete information. ZenBusiness processing times do not include Secretary of State processing times, which can vary.
**SPECIAL OFFER – Get Starter for $0 plus state fees. Includes one optional free year of Worry-Free Compliance that renews at $199/yr.
† ZenBusiness is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC.
Pick the filing speed, support level, and compliance tools that match your business stage and budget.
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Our goal is to make business easy. We’ve got
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Best States to Form an LLC
Each state has unique factors you should consider when choosing a state to form your LLC such as:
Some states offer strong asset protection laws, which can protect your personal assets from creditors
Some states have advanced and flexible business laws, especially for corporations
Some states offer privacy laws, such as the option for anonymous LLC ownership
Most Popular States for LLC Formation
State LLC Fee: $160
State LLC Fee: $160
Businesses can take advantage of tax benefits without having a physical presence in the state.
Tax benefits: Companies that don't operate within the state of Delaware aren’t taxed.
Resolving disputes: The state has its own court system for resolving legal disputes, which can help businesses resolve issues quickly.
State LLC Fee: $104
State LLC Fee: $104
With fewer corporate formalities, no state income taxes, and privacy protection, this is a popular state to form an LLC.
Low cost: The cost of filing the Articles of Organization is low, and it includes everything needed to operate the business for the first year.
Privacy protection: Wyoming also offers enhanced privacy for LLCs.
State LLC Fee: $436
State LLC Fee: $436
LLC owners in Nevada don’t pay state income tax on their share of the company's profits.
Asset protection: Nevada has robust laws to protect personal assets from business liabilities.
Business friendly: This is generally considered a favorable state for businesses, with streamlined processes for forming and maintaining an LLC.
State LLC Fee: $300
State LLC Fee: $300
Texas is known for its business-friendly environment, tax benefits, and liability protection.
Minimal red tape: Texas has simple administrative processes and straightforward paperwork.
No federal income tax: Texas LLCs are not subject to federal income tax at the entity level.
State LLC Fee: $125
State LLC Fee: $125
Florida attracts lots of entrepreneurs for a variety of reasons, including a business-friendly economy.
Tax benefits: LLCs are exempt from paying state income taxes.
Favorable business conditions: Tourism, a temperate climate, and proximity to major airports and ports make this a great place for entrepreneurs to thrive.
State LLC Fee: $150
State LLC Fee: $150
South Dakota has a reputation for being friendly to businesses with minimal regulations.
Low annual fees: The costs to maintain an LLC are relatively low, with one of the lowest annual report fees in the country.
Simple formation process: Forming an LLC in South Dakota is a straightforward process and can be done quickly.
State LLC Fee: $250
State LLC Fee: $250
In Alaska, business owners can keep more of their profits without additional state tax burdens.
Lower fees: Compared to other states, the cost to form is relatively low and annual reports are due every other year instead of every year.
No state sales or income tax: This is one of the few states that doesn’t collect a state income tax or state sales tax.
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