We form your LLC (limited liability company) in any of the 50 states, fully online with Spanish-speaking advisors, with no travel and no Social Security number required. You give us the information; we take care of the process.
An LLC (limited liability company) is a very popular option for people starting a business in the U.S. It separates your personal assets from the business's debts, offers flexible tax treatment, and anyone can form one, regardless of their country of residence.
The business's debts and obligations stay separate from your personal assets.
By default, profits pass through to the owners with no double taxation, and you can choose a different tax classification if it suits you.
Fewer formalities than a Corporation: no board of directors or shareholders required.
You don't need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to form one, and you can have members from any country.
An LLC with only one owner (a single-member LLC) is legal and separates your personal assets from the business's debts. But it has a weak spot when the lawsuit is against you personally: in Florida and several other states (such as Utah and Pennsylvania), if a creditor obtains a judgment against the owner, the law allows the judge to order the sale of the owner's entire membership interest in the LLC. In other words, you could lose your company.
In Florida, that is not allowed when the LLC has two or more members: the creditor can only collect from the profits the company distributes, without taking the company.
That's why we don't recommend forming a single-member LLC: we suggest having at least one more member.
Source: Florida Statutes § 605.0503(3), (4) and (6), and Olmstead v. FTC (Florida Supreme Court, 2010). Other states, such as Utah and Pennsylvania, also allow the sale of a sole owner's membership interest. Each state has its own rules; for your specific case, consult an attorney.
Not sure which one to choose? In the free initial consultation we explain your options. For tax questions, also check with an accountant.
Choose the package that suits you best. Every package includes the formation of your LLC, the EIN and the Registered Agent for the first year; the higher packages add your documents, your website and your brand.
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We check that the name is available and gather the member information.
We file the Articles of Organization and follow up until they're approved.
You receive your formation documents and your EIN; with the Standard package and up, also your Operating Agreement.
Less than you think. You don't need to travel or have a Social Security number to form your LLC or to get the EIN.
You don’t need to live here or be a U.S. citizen or resident to form your LLC. Here’s what to know:
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Forming the LLC is the first step. To keep it active and protecting you, keep the following in mind:
Most states require it every year, along with a fee. If you don't file it, the state can dissolve your LLC.
We handle it with the Annual Compliance PlanYour LLC must always have a Registered Agent in the state where it was formed.
Included for the first year in every packageOpen it in the LLC's name with your EIN and formation documents.
Depending on your business activity, your city and your county, you may need licenses in addition to the formation.
Your LLC has federal tax returns and, depending on the state, state returns too. Plan them with your accountant.
If a judge finds that you and your LLC are “the same thing,” they can disregard the protection and collect from your personal assets. To avoid this:
Prices vary by state. 3 one-time-payment packages and, from year 2, the Annual Compliance Plan.
To form your company in this state, contact our customer service team: we'll give you the price and the next steps.
The essentials for your company to legally exist and open its bank account.
Your company, complete and up to date throughout its first year.
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Everything to launch your business: a professional image, business email and priority support.
Total price: includes the state filing fee to form your company, the EIN and the Registered Agent for the first year (in California, the LLC's $800 annual tax for the first year is paid separately). State charges in the following years, such as the Annual Report, are paid separately or through the Annual Compliance Plan (starting in the 2nd year).
Keep your company in good standing every year, without worrying about deadlines or paperwork.
It's a limited liability company (LLC). As a general rule, it separates your personal assets from the business's debts, and it's flexible in how it's managed and taxed. It's a very popular option for people who are just starting out.
It means that, as a general rule, if the company has debts or is sued, the company's assets are on the line, not your personal assets (your home, your car, your savings). To keep that protection, it's key not to mix your personal finances with the business's.
No. To form your LLC, you don't need an SSN or ITIN. The EIN can also be obtained without them: without an SSN or ITIN it can't be requested online, but it can with Form SS-4, and we handle it for you (it's included in every package; see how to get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN). Source: IRS, Instructions for Form SS-4.
Yes. Both an LLC and a Corporation can have a single owner (an LLC with one owner is called a “single-member LLC”). However, we don't recommend a single-member LLC: it offers less protection against lawsuits. In Florida, for example, if you are sued personally and lose, a judge can order the sale of your membership interest and you would no longer be a member of your company (Fla. Stat. § 605.0503). We suggest having at least one more member.
Yes. An LLC can have members from other countries. Each member's percentage and responsibilities are set out clearly in the Operating Agreement (in English). A Corporation (C-Corp) can also have shareholders from other countries; an S-Corp can't have nonresident alien shareholders. Members from other countries may be subject to special tax rules: review this with an accountant.
It depends on how it's taxed and where your income comes from. By default, an LLC doesn't pay federal income tax as a company: with a single owner, the profits go on the owner's tax return; with several members, it files Form 1065 and each member reports their share. Some states do charge their own taxes or fees to LLCs, and if you're a nonresident there are special rules. Review this with an accountant. Source: IRS, Limited Liability Company (LLC).
If it's a single-member LLC owned by a non-U.S. person and, during the year, it had transactions with its owner or another related party (for example, contributions, withdrawals or payment of formation expenses), it must file Form 5472 with the IRS along with a pro forma Form 1120, even if it had no income. The penalty for not filing is $25,000. Depending on the state, an Annual Report may also be due. Review this with an accountant. Source: IRS, Instructions for Form 5472.
Yes, in the Standard and Premium packages. The Basic package doesn't include it, but you can order it separately in individual services (price: $130). It's your LLC's internal document: it sets out the members, their percentages, decisions and responsibilities. It's delivered in English only.
Yes. Depending on the state's rules, an LLC can convert into a Corporation. It can also ask the IRS to treat it as a corporation for tax purposes (Form 8832) or as an S-Corp (Form 2553); note that an S-Corp can't have nonresident owners. Ask us and review the tax side with an accountant. Sources: IRS, Limited Liability Company (LLC) and IRS, S corporations.
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