Register Your LLC Online
Complete the form below in 2–3 minutes. Your LLC and EIN come at no extra cost — you only pay your state’s own filing fee, from $35 to $520 depending where you file.
- Enter your desired LLC name
- Choose your state
- Receive your LLC and free EIN by email
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Choose your state
The best state to start your LLC is where you’ll do business. If you’re getting a Dealer License, that state will require you to register your LLC there.
What is an LLC?
An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a simple structure for running your business under a professional name. It separates your business from your personal name, and it's the most common way to add a partner, sell the business, or look like a real company instead of a side project.
That separation goes further than the name. If the business owes money or gets sued, your house, car, and personal bank accounts are generally off-limits — as long as you run the LLC properly. It doesn't protect you from something you personally did wrong.
A sole proprietorship skips all of that. You're doing business under your own name or a DBA, and everything stays tied to you personally.
A corporation does the same separation as an LLC, but it's built for a different job: issuing stock and bringing in outside investors. An LLC is simpler to run and cheaper to keep up if that's not you right now.
Benefits of an LLC
- Add partners or co-owners whenever you're ready
- Transfer ownership if you sell the business
- “Your Company, LLC” shows you’re a real business
- Get a matching domain like YourCompanyLLC.com
- Simpler upkeep than forming a corporation
Common Questions
Which state should I form my LLC in?
The state where you'll actually do business. If you're getting a Dealer License, that state requires your LLC to be registered there — forming it somewhere else (even a state with a lower fee) usually means registering again as a foreign LLC in your home state anyway, at extra cost.
Can I start an LLC in any state from anywhere?
Yes. Filing is done online through the state's own office, and your registered agent handles the in-state address requirement. Pick your state above to see its exact cost and process.
Do I need an EIN for my LLC?
Yes, often for banking and taxes. It's included free with your LLC on this page.
What is a registered agent?
The address your state sends legal mail to. Most states require one, and it's included free for your first year when you file here.
Still deciding on a name?
Try the free name generator — type a word you like, get real available options back, then come straight here to file.