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Forming an LLC: You Can Do-It-Yourself
Every year, thousands of businesses decide to take advantage of the tax incentives and legal protection from liability that forming an limited liability company, or LLC, can provide. LLCs have their own particular advantages over other business entities, such as corporations, non-profit corporations, and DBAs. (Learn more: LLC Frequently Asked Questions).
But while LLCs are a popular business formation option, creating one isn't necessarily a simple process. That's because each state has its own specific rules, regulations and requirements for a business entity looking to form an LLC (Learn more: LLC Formation Checklist).
The good news is that if you've decided an LLC is the right choice for your business, you can form an LLC on your own without hiring a lawyer. And FindLaw and its partners can provide you with all the LLC formation help you need, at every step of the process. Offering forms, packages, and other resources on everything from registering an LLC name to creating your LLC operating agreement and articles of organization, FindLaw and its partners can help you save money and form an LLC with confidence. When it comes to getting your business up and running as an LLC, doing it yourself can provide:
Cost and Time Savings
Virtually all for-profit businesses are focused on the bottom line. Taking the "do-it-yourself" (DIY) route to get your LLC formed can save you a substantial amount of money. For instance, most professionals charge well over $1,000 for a full-service LLC formation, and some lawyers may even charge high by-the-hour rates that can quickly add up. By doing it yourself with FindLaw and its partners, you're able to use only the LLC forms and packages that will meet your business's needs. DIY and pay for the necessities, nothing more.
Confidence in Your LLC Formation
It's called DIY, but that doesn't mean you're on your own. Regardless of whether you need one form or an all-inclusive LLC formation package, the DIY materials you'll receive have been prepared and reviewed by legal professionals. As a result, you can be confident that all forms comply with the LLC formation requirements in your state. Other options include the ability to have your materials reviewed prior to filing and the ability to expedite the filing of your LLC documents. With FindLaw, you get everything you need to get it done right.
Close Control Over Your Business
When it comes to revenue, business models, and plans for future growth, nobody knows your business better than you do. Where will your business be in three months, or three years? Most likely, you've thought about these questions. By forming your LLC yourself, you can put your customized business plan into action and keep a close eye on the growth of your business.
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Learn more about forming an LLC, or, if you are ready to get started, click on the links on the right of this page.
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3 EASY STEPS!
LLCs can elect to be taxed as a corporation, or choose to be a "pass-though" entity which eliminates being double taxed. You can form your LLC in 3 basic steps.
- Fill out the simple online questionnaire.
- We will review your answers, prepare your LLC documents and file them with the Secretary of State.
- Your final LLC package will arrive in the mail.
