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Find the Best State to Form Your LLC

Cost is one piece of the puzzle. Taxes, asset protection, privacy, and charging order strength matter just as much. Answer 5 quick questions and we'll show you the top 3 states for your situation, with full profiles for each.

Step 1

Tell Us About Your Situation

No email required. We don't store your answers. The calculator runs entirely in your browser.

If your business runs from a brick-and-mortar location, that state's rules will usually apply regardless of where you form. We'll factor this in.

How we built this: State filing fees, annual report costs, and tax data were verified from each state's Secretary of State website and Department of Revenue. Asset protection and charging order rulings reflect statute and case law as we understand it; this is general information, not legal advice. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are best-effort estimates and should be confirmed before you file. Competitor and legal characterizations are our opinion.

A note on privacy: We value your privacy because we value ours. We do not sell, rent, or share your information. This calculator runs locally in your browser. When you form with us, we file as the organizer so your name never appears on the public record (in states where this is permitted). Foreign-registering an out-of-state LLC into a non-private state can negate that anonymity, so plan accordingly.

What this tool does NOT do: It does not tell you to file by yourself or recommend any free DIY route. Forming and maintaining an LLC properly involves filings, deadlines, registered agent service, and ongoing compliance. We're here to handle that for you.

We value your privacy because we value ours.

When we form your LLC, we file as the organizer, use our address on the public record where the state allows it, and never sell or share your information. That's how we'd want to be treated.