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LLC Formation guide
An LLC is a flexible business entity formed under state law. It can protect owners from personal liability, support single-member or multi-member ownership, and preserve tax flexibility as the business grows.
How EntityEngine can do this with AI
EntityEngine can guide the LLC formation conversation, prepare state filing information, organize your operating agreement inputs, route EIN and applicable federal follow-ups, and keep annual report obligations visible after approval.
Guided formation, then a connected operating record
The goal is not just a filing. EntityEngine keeps formation data connected to documents, signatures, compliance deadlines, licenses, tax IDs, and governance records.
What you usually need
Exact requirements depend on the state, agency, and business facts, but these are the core inputs most organizations should prepare before starting.
EntityEngine workflow
Answer a guided AI intake about the owners, address, state, management structure, and tax posture.
Review the formation data before filing so names, addresses, and ownership details are consistent.
Submit the state filing and track approval status.
Complete post-formation tasks such as operating agreement, EIN, applicable federal filings, licenses, and annual report tracking.
Details to confirm before you file
State fees, processing times, publication rules, and annual report obligations vary by jurisdiction.
An LLC still needs clean records, separate finances, and good-standing maintenance to preserve liability protection.
Some LLCs later elect S-Corp or C-Corp tax treatment, but the entity remains an LLC under state law.
What the workflow should leave behind
State formation filing data
Approved formation record tracking
Operating agreement workflow
EIN and applicable federal next steps
Annual report and license follow-up
Form Your LLC by State
Requirements, fees, and processing times vary by state. Choose your state for a step-by-step DIY formation guide with official forms and links.
| State | Formation Fee | Processing | Online Filing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL Alabama | $200 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| AK Alaska | $250 | 10-15 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| AZ Arizona | $50 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| AR Arkansas | $45 | 7-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| CA California | $70 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| CO Colorado | $50 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| CT Connecticut | $120 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| DE Delaware | $110 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| FL Florida | $125 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| GA Georgia | $100 | 7-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| HI Hawaii | $50 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| ID Idaho | $100 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| IL Illinois | $150 | 10-15 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| IN Indiana | $95 | 1-2 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| IA Iowa | $50 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| KS Kansas | $160 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| KY Kentucky | $40 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| LA Louisiana | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| ME Maine | $175 | 7-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MD Maryland | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MA Massachusetts | $500 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MI Michigan | $50 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MN Minnesota | $155 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MS Mississippi | $50 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MO Missouri | $50 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| MT Montana | $70 | 7-10 days | Mail Only | View Guide → |
| NE Nebraska | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NV Nevada | $75 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NH New Hampshire | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NJ New Jersey | $125 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NM New Mexico | $50 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NY New York | $200 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| NC North Carolina | $125 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| ND North Dakota | $135 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| OH Ohio | $99 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| OK Oklahoma | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| OR Oregon | $100 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| PA Pennsylvania | $125 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| RI Rhode Island | $150 | 7-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| SC South Carolina | $110 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| SD South Dakota | $165 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| TN Tennessee | $300 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| TX Texas | $300 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| UT Utah | $54 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| VT Vermont | $125 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| VA Virginia | $100 | 3-5 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| WA Washington | $200 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| WV West Virginia | $100 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| WI Wisconsin | $130 | 5-7 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| WY Wyoming | $100 | 1-3 days | Yes | View Guide → |
| DC District of Columbia | $220 | 5-10 days | Yes | View Guide → |
Related formation guides
Frequently asked questions
Is an LLC the right structure for a small business?
An LLC is often a strong fit for owner-operated companies, consultants, real estate businesses, and small teams that want liability protection with flexible governance. Tax, funding, and investor expectations can change the answer.
Do I need an operating agreement?
Yes. Even when a state does not require one, an operating agreement records ownership, decision rights, economics, and transfer rules. Banks, investors, and partners may ask for it.
What happens after the LLC is approved?
Most LLCs still need an EIN, business licenses, bank setup, recordkeeping, and annual report or franchise tax tracking. BOI reporting is not required for U.S.-formed entities under the current FinCEN rule, but may apply to qualifying foreign entities.
Ready to handle LLC Formation with EntityEngine?
Use AI-guided intake to organize the filing, then keep documents, tax IDs, licenses, and compliance tasks connected after launch.