How To Start an LLC
Select your state below to get started or continue on to learn more about the benefits of registering your business as an LLC.
How to Start an LLC in 6 Steps:
- Step 1. Name your LLC
- Step 2. Choose a Registered Agent
- Step 3. File the Articles of Organization
- Step 4. Create an Operating Agreement
- Step 5. Get an EIN
- Step 6. File a Beneficial Ownership Information Report
Learn the Basics of LLC Formation
Interested in more information before taking the next step and forming your LLC? We’ve got you covered.
We’ll walk you through a basic overview of the LLC business structure, including how it’s formed, taxed, and maintained.
Your LLC’s name will need to comply with certain state and federal guidelines in order to be approved.
Wondering which state to form your LLC in? The answer is a lot simpler than you may think.
LLCs offer limited liability protection, managerial & tax flexibility, and low maintenance costs.
Will your LLC be member-managed or manager managed? What’s the difference?
The cost of starting an LLC will depend on your state, personal choices, and professional specialty.
Download our Free LLC Checklist here.
State-specific Guides for Starting an LLC
Each state has its own guidelines for forming an LLC. Click on a state below to learn more about what’s required.
Crear una LLC en 6 Sencillos Pasos – Cómo Crear una LLC
Post LLC Formation
After forming your LLC, there are several key steps you will need to take in order to maintain legal compliance and effectively operate and grow your business.
Maintain Your LLCs Corporate Veil
Maintaining your LLC’s corporate veil is essential in order to keep your limited liability protections in the event of a lawsuit or significant business debt.
LLCs are super flexible from a tax point-of-view, and can choose to be taxed as sole proprietorship, general partnerships, or corporations.
Get a Business Bank Account for Your LLC
Getting a business bank account is a crucial part of operating as a legitimate business, offering both legal and practical benefits.
Build a Business Website (and a Brand) for Your LLC
If you are ready to start selling and advertising your products, you will likely need to create a website and get your business online.
LLC Comparisons
We’ve provided a detailed guide on the various business structures and how to choose a business structure, as well as guides on how the other popular business structures compare to LLCs in a small-business context. Check out our Business Formation guide.
Reviews for Small Business Services
Our team has researched, tested, and reviewed the best small business services in 2024.
Top LLC Formation Services
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Helpful Tools and Small Business Resources
At TRUiC, our number one mission is to empower people with accessible, actionable information and help them succeed. As such, we have created a variety of free tools and courses that can help you both launch and grow your business.
Business Name Generator
Having trouble finding the right business name for your LLC? Check out our free AI-powered business name generator tool.
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Business Idea Generator
Ready to launch your LLC but not quite sure which niche to target? Have a look at our business idea generator.
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Business Center
We have helped over 250,000 users start their business. Our business center provides over 200 free videos as well as a step-by-step guide on launching your business.
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Small Business Course
The TRUiC Small Business Startup Guide is a completely FREE course that will walk you step-by-step through the entire process of business formation – from idea to launch.
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