Form Your LLC — SOSFiler

What type of business are you forming?

Most small businesses choose LLC. Not sure? LLC is the safest bet for liability protection and tax flexibility.

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LLC

Most popular. Flexible taxes, liability protection, simple to manage.

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S-Corp

Save on self-employment tax if you pay yourself a salary. Max 100 shareholders.

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C-Corp

For raising investment, issuing stock, or going public. Double taxation.

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Nonprofit

Tax-exempt organization for charitable, educational, or religious purposes.

Where will you form your business?

We recommend forming in the state where you live and do business.

Your home state (where you live) State of formation

What's your business name?

Choose a unique name for your business. We'll check availability with the Secretary of State.

Business Name

Must include "LLC", "L.L.C.", or "Limited Liability Company" for LLCs.

Business Details

Tell us about your business. This information is used in your formation documents.

Business Purpose

Most LLCs use "any lawful purpose" — it's broadest and doesn't limit you.

Principal Business Address

Management Structure

Member-Managed

All owners run the business. Best for small LLCs.

Manager-Managed

One or more designated managers run operations. Good for investor LLCs.

Members / Owners

Enter information for each member (owner) of the LLC. The responsible party's SSN is needed for the EIN application.

Member 1 (You)

Full Legal Name

Ownership %

Address

SSN (for EIN — Responsible Party)

Required for EIN application. Encrypted & never stored in plain text.

Responsible Party for EIN

Operating Agreement Preferences

We'll generate a custom operating agreement based on your preferences. These are common defaults — adjust if needed.

Profit Distribution Voting Rights Dissolution Terms Major Decision Threshold ($)

Contracts or debts above this amount require member approval.

Require member approval for ownership transfers

Require quarterly tax distributions to members

Include non-compete clause for members

Review Your Information

Please review everything carefully. This information will be used in all your formation documents.

💰 Payment Summary

SOSFiler service fee$49.00

State of filing fee (government charge)$0

State filing fee is a government charge passed through at cost.

Total$49

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I confirm all information above is accurate and complete. I understand that SOSFiler is not a law firm and is not providing legal advice.

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