Business Formation Guide

Answer a few questions and we'll recommend the best state and entity type for your situation.

What best describes your situation?

I'm starting a brand new business

I don't have an existing business entity yet

I need to restructure an existing business

I'm operating as a sole proprietorship or partnership and want to formalize

I need a holding company or asset protection entity

For real estate, investments, or intellectual property

I'm starting an online / e-commerce business

I'll operate primarily online with no physical storefront

What is your tax identification situation?

I'm a US citizen or resident with an SSN

I have a Social Security Number and file US taxes

I'm a foreign national with an existing ITIN

I already have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

I'm a foreign national without an ITIN

I need to obtain an ITIN before I can get an EIN for my US business

You'll need an ITIN first

To form a US business entity and obtain an EIN, you need either a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). The IRS maintains a list of authorized Certifying Acceptance Agents in each country who can help you apply for an ITIN.

Find an IRS Acceptance Agent in your country

Get notified when you're ready to form

Once you have your ITIN, we can help you form your US business. Enter your email and we'll send you a guide with next steps and a discount code for when you're ready.

How many owners will the business have?

Just me (single owner)

Multiple owners / partners

I plan to raise investment capital

Venture capital, angel investors, or will go public eventually

What's your expected annual revenue?

Under $100,000

$100,000 - $500,000

Over $500,000

Where will your business primarily operate?

One state only

All employees, customers, and operations in one state

Multiple states

Employees or physical presence in more than one state

Entirely online / no physical location

Remote business with no storefront or office

What state do you live in?

This helps us determine whether forming in your home state or another state makes more sense.

What matters most to you? (select all that apply)

Lowest formation and ongoing costs

Maximum privacy (no public owner disclosure)

No state income tax

Strong asset protection

Well-established corporate law / Court of Chancery

Simplest / fastest formation process

Our Recommendation

Based on your answers, here's what we suggest:

Entity Type

Formation State

Estimated Cost

Important Notes

Start formation

This recommendation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.

Business Formation Guide

What best describes your situation?

What is your tax identification situation?

You'll need an ITIN first

Get notified when you're ready to form

How many owners will the business have?

What's your expected annual revenue?

Where will your business primarily operate?

What state do you live in?

What matters most to you? (select all that apply)

Our Recommendation

Entity Type

Formation State

Estimated Cost

Important Notes

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Business Formation Guide

What best describes your situation?

What is your tax identification situation?

You'll need an ITIN first

Get notified when you're ready to form

How many owners will the business have?

What's your expected annual revenue?

Where will your business primarily operate?

What state do you live in?

What matters most to you? (select all that apply)

Our Recommendation

Entity Type

Formation State

Estimated Cost

Important Notes

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