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Evergreen, plain-English guides to forming and running a US LLC: formation, naming, registered agents, EIN, taxes, state choice, and compliance.

Getting started

Step-by-step

How to form an LLC

Six clear steps from name to compliance.

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Structure

LLC vs corporation

Pick the right entity before you file.

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Naming

How to name your LLC

Availability, rules, and reserving a name.

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Documents

What is an operating agreement?

Your LLC's internal rulebook, explained.

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Structure

Single vs multi-member LLC

How owners change taxes and paperwork.

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Registered agent

Basics

What is a registered agent?

The role every US company must fill.

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Decide

Do you need a registered agent?

When you can be your own — and shouldn't.

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How-to

How to change your registered agent

Switch providers without a lapse.

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EIN & tax

Tax ID

How to get an EIN

Resident and non-resident (no-SSN) paths.

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Tax

What taxes does an LLC pay?

Federal, self-employment, and state.

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Choosing a state

State choice

Best states to form an LLC

Where to form if you're free to choose.

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Comparison

Wyoming vs Delaware vs New Mexico

The three most-chosen states, compared.

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State choice

Form in your home state?

When simplest is cheapest.

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Staying compliant

Compliance

Annual reports & good standing

Keep your LLC active year after year.

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