01 / State filing
Articles of Organization
Our team prepares, reviews, and submits your Articles with the Secretary of State. You get the stamped certificate the moment it clears.
One flat fee. Articles, EIN, operating agreement, and a year of registered agent — delivered in a bank-ready packet.
No upsells, no bronze-silver-gold. Every filing ships with the same complete, bank-ready packet. One price covers every piece below.
State filing fees are set by your state and paid separately — we'll tell you the exact amount before you commit.
Our team prepares, reviews, and submits your Articles with the Secretary of State. You get the stamped certificate the moment it clears.
Your Employer Identification Number, obtained directly from the IRS — required for a business bank account, payroll, and accepting payments.
Drafted for your ownership structure and member count. Reviewed, not templated. Accepted by every major bank and payment processor.
A year of registered agent service in your state of formation. Legal mail is scanned and forwarded within the hour. Renews at $119/year or not at all.
One of them is a weekend of PDFs. One is an upsell funnel. One is a phone call and a flat fee.
| Going it alone | Legacy providers | Form LLCformllc.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State filing of Articles | You file yourself | Basic tier | Filed direct with the state |
| Federal EIN | IRS form SS-4 | + $99 add-on | Included |
| Custom operating agreement | Template only | + $149 add-on | Drafted, not templated |
| Registered agent service | Requires separate provider | + $199/yr | One year included |
| Assigned filer | — | Support queue | Direct email |
| Compliance reminders | Your calendar | Paid tier | 60 / 30 / 7-day |
| All-in, first year | Your weekend(plus state fee) | $547(plus state fee) | $299flat — plus state fee |
One reservation call, one formation specialist, a delivery email the day it clears. That's the entire process.
Three-minute form. We ring you on the next business day to confirm ownership, address, and name availability.
Articles of Organization and a custom operating agreement — prepared by the filer assigned to your file.
Electronic submission to your Secretary of State. We track the filing daily until it clears.
Stamped certificate, EIN from the IRS, executed operating agreement, and a bank-ready welcome packet.
Not in here? Email hello@formllc.org and we'll reply on the next business day.
Eight guides per state — covering the filing process, costs, EIN, registered agent, name search, operating agreement, and annual compliance. Pick your state to open the right version.
The full filing process — from name reservation through your stamped certificate.
Available for all 50 states 02 / Topic Filing costsState filing fees, our flat service fee, and what's actually included.
Available for all 50 states 03 / Topic EIN guideYour federal tax ID — what it's for, how we obtain it, and what comes next.
Available for all 50 states 04 / Topic FAQCommon questions answered for the state you're forming in.
Available for all 50 states 05 / Topic Name searchHow to check availability and what makes a name distinguishable in your state.
Available for all 50 states 06 / Topic Operating agreementWhat yours should cover — ownership, voting, distributions, and member exits.
Available for all 50 states 07 / Topic Registered agentWho must be your registered agent in your state — and why we're yours, included for one year.
Available for all 50 states 08 / Topic Annual complianceAnnual reports, deadlines, and how we keep your LLC in good standing year after year.
Available for all 50 statesLooking for a specific state landing? Start with Florida, California, Texas, Delaware, or Wyoming — every state landing links to its own complete set of guides.
Reservation takes three minutes. Approval takes a week. You make it to the bank on Friday.