Company formation
Form an LLC or C-Corp in any of the 50 states, filed online by our team.

All 50 US states supported
$99 flat. No hidden fees. No minimums. No US address needed.
How it works
Pick your state and package, then add your company name and owner details in one guided form.
We prepare and submit your filing, then every document lands in your dashboard as soon as it's ready.
One dashboard
Formation is only the start. Track your filing, get your EIN, receive mail and stay ahead of state deadlines — all with Startus.
Form an LLC or C-Corp in any of the 50 states, filed online by our team.
See exactly where your filing is — from order to state approval.
We prepare and submit your federal tax ID application to the IRS.
Annual reports, franchise taxes and renewals tracked, with reminders.
State and IRS letters scanned and uploaded, wherever you live.
Formation filings, agreements and certificates — organized and ready to download.
Order good standing certificates and apostilles for use abroad.
Coverage
Every state has different filing fees, processing times, and recurring obligations. Compare them side by side before you choose.
Process
No account required to start. Save your progress and continue anytime.
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Compare filing fees and processing times across all 50 states, then pick the one that fits.
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Select Starter, Professional, or International+ based on the support you need.
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Tell us your company name, owners, and address through a guided, autosaving form.
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We prepare and submit your filing, then track its status in your dashboard until it's complete.
Most founders complete the formation form in under 10 minutes.
Pricing
Formation service starts at $99. State filing fees are billed separately and shown before you pay.
$99+ state fee
For founders who need the essentials.
$399+ state fee
For international founders building in the US.
Want add-ons and a live total? Open the pricing calculator
Do it yourself or with us
Forming an LLC directly with the state is possible. This is what we take off your plate.
Choosing a state
On your ownRead each state's filing rules and fees on your own.
With StartusCompare fees and timelines for all 50 states side by side.
The paperwork
On your ownFind the right state form and fill it in yourself.
With StartusA guided, autosaving form. We prepare and submit the filing.
Tracking progress
On your ownCheck the state's portal and follow up manually.
With StartusStatus updates in your dashboard until the filing is complete.
From outside the US
On your ownWork out the address and agent requirements before you start.
With StartusNo US address is needed to form. Registered agent, business address and EIN help are optional add-ons.
State filing fees are separate and set by each state.
International founders
Founders outside the US regularly form LLCs and corporations here. The process is the same guided flow — a few extra steps make it easier if you're applying from abroad.
No US residency or citizenship is required to form an LLC or corporation.
Submit owner information from wherever you're based — a US address is not required to form the company.
We prepare and file your formation documents with the state you selected.
Add EIN assistance, a business address, or mail handling as your company grows.
Requirements for banking, tax registration, and payment processors vary by situation and by provider. Review the applicable requirements for your case before ordering — we don't guarantee bank account or payment processor approval.
Trust
No fabricated reviews, no fake badges — just a transparent process you can verify at every step.
Service fees and government filing fees are always shown separately, before you pay.
Payments are processed through Stripe. Card details never touch our servers.
Read exactly what's refundable and what isn't before you order.
Every state page shows filing fees, timelines, and recurring obligations.
Your information is used to prepare your filing — not sold to third parties.
Reach a support team by email, with order status tracked in your dashboard.
Yes. You can form an LLC or corporation in any of the 50 US states, regardless of where you live. Some founders choose their home state for simplicity; others choose a state like Delaware or Wyoming for specific advantages.
Our formation service starts at $99 for the Starter plan. The total cost also includes a state filing fee set by the state you choose, and any optional add-ons you select. Every total is shown before checkout.
No. $99 is our service fee for the Starter plan. The state where you form your company charges its own filing fee, which is separate and varies by state — you'll see both listed clearly before you pay.
State filing fees are government charges collected by the state's Secretary of State (or equivalent office) to process your formation. We don't set or profit from this fee — it's passed through at cost and shown as an estimate that you can verify with the state.
Processing time depends on the state you choose, typically ranging from 1 business day to a few weeks. Each state page lists an estimated timeline, and some states offer expedited processing for an additional fee.
Yes. US residency or citizenship is not required to form an LLC or corporation. Requirements for banking, tax registration, and payment processing vary by situation, so we recommend reviewing what applies to you before ordering.
Not to form the company. You do need a registered agent with a physical address in your formation state, which we provide as part of every plan. A separate business mailing address is available as an add-on.
Yes. EIN application assistance is included in the Professional and International+ plans, and available as an add-on on Starter. We prepare and submit the application on your behalf; issuance timing is determined by the IRS.
Yes, registered agent service for your first year is included in every plan. It can be renewed annually as an add-on.
Yes. Every plan and every state supports both LLC and corporation formation. You'll choose your entity type early in the formation flow.
Some states require an annual or biennial report with its own fee, and services like registered agent renewal or mail handling are billed annually if you keep them active. Every recurring fee is labeled clearly — nothing is hidden.
Yes. Checkout is designed to run on Stripe. Your card details are handled directly by Stripe and are never stored on our servers.
You'll get access to a dashboard where you can track your order from submission through state processing to completion, download documents as they're ready, and reach support if you have questions.
Official references: IRS: Employer ID numbers · SBA: Choose a business structure
Answer a few questions and we file with the state for you. $99 flat, plus the state fee, with no hidden charges and no US address needed.
Formation support for all 50 US states