Which state should I form in?
For most people, the state you actually live and work in. Forming in Wyoming or Delaware while operating elsewhere usually means you must also register as a foreign entity in your home state, which means two filing fees, two annual reports and two registered agents. The savings people expect from an out-of-state LLC generally do not survive that arithmetic.
Form elsewhere deliberately when you have a specific reason:
- Wyoming — no state income tax, members not listed publicly, strong charging-order protection, $100 to file and $60 a year after. Good for holding companies and for owners who genuinely do not operate from a single state.
- Delaware — the Court of Chancery and case law that venture investors expect. Worth it if you are raising institutional money. Otherwise you are paying for a courtroom you will never use.
- New Mexico — $50, no annual report at all, members not public. The cheapest ongoing anonymous option.
Do I need an LLC at all?
Often, but not always. An LLC separates your personal assets from the business and lets you open accounts and sign contracts in the company's name. If you have no revenue, no contracts and no liability exposure, a sole proprietorship may be enough for now, and we would rather tell you that than sell you something.
Is my information private?
It depends on the state, and the honest answer has limits. In states like Wyoming and New Mexico, members are not listed in the public record. In others, the organiser or members appear in a searchable state database.
What a privacy address does is keep your home address off a public filing. What it does not do is make you anonymous. Courts, the IRS and state agencies can still identify and reach you, and we will comply with a lawful order. Any service promising true anonymity is describing something it cannot deliver.
Do I have to file a BOI report?
No, if your LLC is a domestic US entity. Under the FinCEN interim final rule from March 2025, domestic companies are exempt from beneficial ownership reporting. Foreign-formed entities registering to do business in the US may still have obligations. We do not charge for this filing and you should be sceptical of anyone who does.
What is a registered agent, and can I be my own?
A registered agent is the person or company designated to receive legal notices and service of process for your LLC. Every state requires one with a physical street address in the state of formation.
You can be your own in most states if you have a street address there and are available during business hours. Two reasons people do not: your address becomes public record, and being personally served at your home or in front of a client is unpleasant. If neither bothers you, being your own agent is free and we will not pretend otherwise.
What happens if I ignore my annual report?
The state administratively dissolves your LLC. Not immediately, and not with a phone call. Once dissolved you lose the liability protection you formed the company for, and reinstatement costs more than the report would have. This is the single most common way a perfectly good LLC dies.
Can I switch my registered agent to you?
Yes, at any time, from any provider. Most states charge a small change-of-agent fee, which we pass through at cost and quote before you pay. We file the change.
How fast will my LLC be formed?
Most states confirm in about 15 business days. Some are faster, a few are considerably slower, and several offer expedited processing for an extra state fee we pass through without markup. We will tell you your state's actual timeline rather than the fastest one in the country.
Do you file my taxes?
No. We file formation documents and annual reports. We are not accountants and we will not act like them. A US LLC also does not remove tax obligations in your home country if you are a non-resident — talk to a tax advisor there.
Will you charge my card automatically next year?
Not unless you explicitly agreed to it, in a sentence that named the amount and the date, with the box unticked by default. If you did not agree, you get an email before your agent expires and you renew by hand. We think the opposite practice is the worst thing about this industry.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, for our service fee, before we file. Once documents are submitted to the state, the state's filing fee is spent and is not recoverable — that money is gone to the government, not to us. See the refund policy for specifics.