Your U.S. company, filed from anywhere.
We prepare and file the paperwork that turns your idea into a registered American business — LLCs, corporations and nonprofits — and we keep it in good standing year after year. Whether you live in Phoenix or halfway across the world, the process is the same: you tell us about the business, we handle the state.
Filing record — sample
- Day 0Order received. We confirm your details and check name availability.
- Day 1Documents drafted. Articles prepared and sent to you for a final look.
- Day 1–2Submitted to the state. Filed with the Secretary of State's office.
- ApprovalCompany registered. You receive your stamped documents and next-step checklist.
Three steps between you and a registered company
No account to create, no software to learn. Business formation is paperwork — our job is to get that paperwork right the first time.
Tell us about the business
Send the basics through the form below: the entity type you want, the state, the owners, and where you are in the world. If you're not sure which state or structure fits, we'll talk it through with you first — the consultation costs nothing.
We prepare and file
We draft your formation documents, run the name check, and submit everything to the state on your behalf. You'll always see the paperwork before it goes out, and you'll always know exactly what the state charges versus what we charge.
Launch — and stay compliant
Once approved, you get your stamped documents plus a plain-language checklist of what comes next: EIN, licenses, permits, and annual reports. We can handle each of those too, whenever you're ready.
The fee schedule
Every service is a flat fee, listed here the way a registry would list it. State charges are always shown separately and passed through at cost — never marked up.
Formation
Identifiers, names & permits
Ongoing compliance
Built for owners who aren't down the street from the Secretary of State
Plenty of services can file a form. Our specialty is everything around the form — especially when the owner is in another state, or another country entirely.
→ International founders welcome
You don't need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to own an American company. We handle formations and EINs for owners abroad every week, and we know which banks, states and document formats work best for non-residents.
→ One person, start to finish
Your order isn't a ticket in a queue. The same specialist who takes your consultation prepares your filing and answers your emails — so nothing gets lost in translation between departments.
→ Government fees at cost
Every quote separates our fee from the state's fee, to the dollar. What the government charges is what you pay — we make our margin on our work, not on markups you can't see.
→ Compliance that runs on a calendar
A company is easy to open and easy to accidentally lose. We track your annual report deadlines and renewal dates and remind you before the state does — or file them for you automatically if you prefer.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia
We file wherever your business needs to exist. The highlighted states are the ones international and online founders ask about most — happy to explain the trade-offs of each.
Before you ask
Can I open a U.S. company if I don't live in the United States?
Yes. Non-residents can own LLCs and C-Corporations in every state (S-Corporations are the exception — they require U.S. resident shareholders). We handle the formation, obtain the EIN without a Social Security number, and prepare the documents in the formats banks and payment processors typically ask non-resident owners for.
Which state should I form in?
If you operate physically in one state, that state is usually the right answer. If your business is online or you're abroad, states like Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware and Florida each have different trade-offs in cost, privacy and reporting. We'll walk you through them in a free consultation rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all answer.
LLC or corporation — how do I decide?
Broadly: LLCs are simpler to run and flexible on taxes, corporations suit businesses planning to raise investment or issue shares. The right answer depends on your ownership, tax residence and plans — which is exactly what the initial consultation is for. We prepare the paperwork; for tax strategy we'll tell you when it's time to loop in an accountant.
How long does formation take?
We typically submit your filing within one to two business days of confirming your details. State approval times range from same-day (in states with instant online filing) to a few weeks. Most states offer paid expedited processing, and we'll tell you upfront whether it's worth it in yours.
What happens after my company is formed?
You'll receive your approved documents along with a short checklist tailored to your business: EIN, operating agreement or bylaws, any licenses or sales-tax permits your activity needs, and your first annual-report deadline. Each item is optional to order through us — the checklist is yours either way.
Are your prices really flat?
Yes. Our service fee is fixed per filing, and the government's fee is passed through at exactly what the state charges. Both numbers appear on your quote before any payment. If the scope of a job changes, we re-quote before continuing — you'll never discover a charge after the fact.
Tell us what you're building
Send the form and a specialist will reply with a firm quote — our fee and the state's fee, itemized — usually within one business day. Prefer to talk first? Ask for a call and we'll schedule your free consultation.