Start your LLC in California today

LLC Formation Service is $400 + state filing fees

Starting a business but not sure which structure is right for you.

Find the Right Business Structure

The Right Business Structure

Doing Business as (DBA)

DBA Formation Service is $100 + state filing fees.

✔️ DBA filing with the state or county

✔️ Publication of your DBA name and proof of publication (where required)

✔️ An EIN, which is used to open bank accounts, and hire employees

✔️ Option to add-on services: bookkeeping, tax filings, and more

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

LLC Formation Service is $400 + state filing fees.

✔️ Articles of organization, the document needed to officially register your LLC with the state

✔️ Name check service, to confirm that your preferred business name is available.

✔️ An operating agreement, which helps you set entity guidelines and settle disputes

✔️ An EIN, which is used to file taxes, open bank accounts, and hire employees

✔️ Option to add-on services: bookkeeping, tax filings, and more

Corporation (S Corp or C Corp)

Corporation Formation Service is $600 + state filing fees.

✔️ S corp or C corp filing with the state

✔️ Name check service to get your preferred business name

✔️ Option to add-on services : bookkeeping, tax filings, and more

All business types at a glance

DBA

Get a business name for your sole prop without forming a legal entity, or add a new name to an existing entity.

LLC

Going solo or teaming up? Make sure you're not personally responsible for business liabilities with an LLC.

Corporation

Plan to issue shares, go public, or go global? Go further as a corporation.

Nonprofit

Create an organization to give back and be eligible for tax breaks.

Have questions?

How much does it cost?

Starting an LLC usually includes:

• State filing fees ($90 in CA)
• My service fee for preparing and filing the documents ($399)

My LLC Formation Service is $399 + state filing fees.

I handle the filing and guide you through the process so you can start your business correctly.

How Long Does It Take?

The LLC formation timeline usually looks like this:

1–2 days for me to prepare and submit the filing
3–10 business days for the state to approve the LLC (depends on the state)
1–2 days to apply for your EIN with the IRS

Most clients have their LLC and EIN ready within about 1–2 weeks.

I handle the process for you so you don’t have to worry about the paperwork.

Do I need an EIN?

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is issued by the IRS and works like a Social Security number for your business.

You usually need an EIN if you:

✔ Open a business bank account
✔ Hire employees
✔ File business taxes
✔ Keep your personal and business finances separate

Most LLC owners choose to get an EIN even if they are a single-member LLC.

The good news is that I can apply for your EIN as part of the LLC formation service, so you don’t have to deal with the IRS paperwork.

Ready to start your LLC?

You can start today with us

Our service includes:

✔️ Articles of Organization

✔️ Statement of Information

✔️ EIN registration with the IRS

✔️Operating Agreement

✔️ Guidance opening a business bank account

LLC Formation Service is $400 + state filing fees

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