New York LLC Publication Requirement

New York LLC Publication Requirement Opening an LLC in New York comes with multiple requirements. You must file articles of organization, create an operating agreement, and meet publication requirements. Here’s how to meet the mandatory New York LLC publication requirements. What Is the NY LLC Publication Requirement? The New York LLC publication requirements are detailed […]
Benefits of an LLC in Texas

Benefits of an LLC in Texas LLC Formation → Texas LLC → Benefits of an LLC in Texas What Is an LLC? – Recap Every business operates as a definitive type of legal entity. The type of legal entity chosen for a business will impact numerous aspects of the business, including taxation, personal liability, and growth […]
How to Get a Small Business License in Arizona

How to Get a Small Business License in Arizona Start a Small Business → Start a Business in Arizona → How to Get a Small Business License in Arizona Many states require a small business owner to obtain a general business license to legally operate a business within the state. Fortunately for Arizona small business […]
How To File a DBA in Arizona

How To File a DBA in Arizona LLC Formation → Arizona LLC → How To File a DBA in Arizona Choosing a name for your business is often a more complicated process than many people realize. In fact, you must take several important steps to ensure that the name you choose is available, registered, and […]
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Arizona?

The Costs of Forming an LLC in Arizona The state filing fee for an AZ LLC is $50, making it one of the cheapest states to register an LLC in. However, the total LLC costs can be higher depending on your business needs. You can open your LLC in Arizona with us for as little as […]
Arizona Registered Agent for Your LLC

Appointing an Arizona Registered (Statutory) Agent for Your LLC LLC Formation → Arizona LLC → Appointing an Arizona Registered Agent When starting an LLC in Arizona, you are required to designate a “statutory agent,” commonly referred to in most other states as a “registered agent.” For all intents and purposes, they serve the same function. […]
Appointing a Maryland Registered Agent for Your LLC

Appointing a Maryland Registered Agent for Your LLC A lot goes into starting a Maryland limited liability company, but there’s no replacing the protection and peace of mind that this business structure provides. The process can be surprisingly straightforward, but you’ll need to navigate a few major decisions at the outset. One of the most […]
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Maryland?

Maryland LLC cost The State filing fee to form an LLC in Maryland is $100, and it’s paid when you file the articles of organization. Later on you will need to pay a $300 fee when filing your LLC annual report. LLC costs can add up if you need to pay more for state fees, […]
How to File a DBA in Maryland

How to File a DBA in Maryland There’s a lot to think about as you form an LLC in Maryland. You could be well on your way to securing valuable liability protection — and peace of mind — but you’ll need to complete a lot of paperwork that reflects how your business operates. As you […]
How to Get Small Business Licenses and Permits in Maryland

How to Get Small Business Licenses and Permits in Maryland Interested in starting a business in Maryland? This is a wise option for protecting your business, but it takes a considerable amount of paperwork to get it up and running. In addition to filing the required forms to register your business according to Maryland’s specific […]
Maryland LLC Annual Report Requirements

Maryland LLC Annual Report Requirements You’ve done the hard work of filing your articles of organization and drafting an operating agreement. Your Maryland LLC is up and running—and you’re excited to move beyond all the preliminary paperwork. Unfortunately, your obligations aren’t quite over. In addition to tax filings, you face a yearly requirement known as […]
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Michigan?

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Michigan? The state LLC filing fee in Michigan is $50 for the organization’s articles. Forming an LLC can be expensive so it’s good to be aware of the possible costs you may incur. State fees, operating agreement and additional registrations all cost money, so let’s take a look at […]
Michigan LLC Annual Report Requirements (and Filing)

Michigan LLC Annual Report Requirements (and Filing) While not every state requires an LLC to file an annual report, Michigan LLCs does have that requirement. The report must be filed each year that you operate an LLC within Michigan. The deadline for filing is February 15, unless your business was started after September 30 of […]
Appointing a Michigan Registered Agent for Your LLC

Appointing a Michigan Registered Agent for Your LLC One of the terms you may hear when you are forming an LLC in Michigan is “registered agent.” Oftentimes, this is a business owner’s first introduction to the term. Michigan requires everyone doing business in Michigan to have a registered agent. We will explain the role of […]
How to File a DBA in Michigan

How to File a DBA in Michigan Once you’ve formed your LLC in Michigan, you may opt to do business under a different name for brand identification purposes. In that case, you will want to file the required documents to start a DBA in Michigan. It is important to understand that a DBA is a […]
Pennsylvania LLC Decennial Report Requirements

Pennsylvania LLC Decennial Report Requirements (and Filing) The state of Pennsylvania requires LLCs to file an annual report to show the business is still operating and in compliance with relevant laws. Even though the report is referred to as the annual report, it’s really known as the decennial report. Pennsylvania is currently the only state […]
How to File a DBA in Pennsylvania

How to Find Brands to Collab With A DBA, short for “doing business as,” is also known as a fictitious name that you can use in lieu of the name of your LLC in PA. This allows you to use an assumed name for your LLC in the event you want to change the company […]
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania LLC Cost The State LLC filing fee in Pennsylvania is $125 to file the certificate of organization (for domestic LLCs). Forming an LLC can be expensive so it’s good to be aware of the possible costs in advance. State fees, operating agreement and additional registrations all cost money, so let’s take a look at […]
Appointing a Pennsylvania Registered Agent for Your LLC

Appointing a Pennsylvania Registered Agent for Your LLC The Pennsylvania Department of State requires the appointment of a registered agent as part of the formation of an LLC. In Pennsylvania, the registered agent, also known as the registered office or commercial registered office provider, acts as your go-between for correspondence for your business from the […]
Georgia Registered Agent for Your LLC

Appointing a Georgia Registered Agent for Your LLC Georgia requires all new business owners who register as an LLC in Georgia to assign a registered agent at the same time. A registered agent receives written and legal correspondence on behalf of the business. Understanding the role of a registered agent and how to assign one […]
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Georgia?

Georgia LLC Cost The state LLC filing fee in Georgia is $105 for the organization’s articles (not including an applicable service charge of $5/$10, depending on how you file). Forming an LLC can be expensive so it’s good to be aware of the possible costs you may incur. State fees, operating agreement and additional registrations all cost […]
How to File a DBA in Georgia

How to File a DBA in Georgia There is more to obtaining and registering a business name than many people assume. As a new business owner, it is important to take time to establish your business name according to proper legal channels in Georgia. The state will not recognize your assumed business name if you […]
Georgia LLC Annual Report Requirements

Georgia LLC Annual Report Requirements (and Filing) Starting an LLC in Georgia comes with both benefits and responsibilities. Georgia, like most states, requires LLC owners to file an annual report with the Secretary of State each year. What Is an Annual Report? The LLC annual report is a required document that provides detailed information about […]
Appointing a North Carolina Registered Agent for Your LLC

Appointing a North Carolina Registered Agent for Your LLC North Carolina requires that you appoint a registered agent for your LLC. You’ll need to do that before you can file when forming your LLC in NC. Here’s some useful information about what a registered agent does, who can be a registered agent, and whether you […]
How Much Does an LLC Cost in North Carolina?

North Carolina LLC Cost The State LLC filing fee in North Carolina is $125 for articles of organization to form your LLC. However, there are additional costs to consider in regards to starting and maintaining an LLC in NC, such as other registrations requiring state fees, registered agent services or operating agreement (both optional) and […]
How to File a DBA in North Carolina

How to File a DBA in North Carolina When you register your LLC in NC, the LLC gets an official legal name. You’ll need to use the legal name for some official purposes, such as paying taxes. You might want to have another name that you can use for operating your business. Perhaps a different […]
How to Get a Small Business License in North Carolina

How to Get a Small Business License in North Carolina North Carolina doesn’t require you to have a general state business license for your LLC. However, if you’re starting a business in North Carolina you may need more specialized state licenses or permits if you engage in certain types of businesses. You may also need […]
North Carolina LLC Annual Report Requirements (and Filing)

North Carolina LLC Annual Report Requirements After setting up your LLC in NC, there are ongoing annual requirements to take notice of. An annual report is a document you send to the North Carolina Secretary of State that confirms or updates basic information about your LLC, including your LLC’s current address, registered agent, registered office […]
How To File a DBA in New York

How to File a DBA in New York Businesses choose their official names when they open an LLC in NY, and firms that don’t formally register simply operate under the owner’s personal name. In either case, sometimes a business wants to operate under a name other than its official one. If you own a company […]
New York Registered Agent for Your LLC

Appointing a New York Registered Agent for Your LLC When opening an LLC in NY, a requirement for all businesses registered in the state is to have an agent for service of process. “Agent for service of process” is the state’s term for a registered agent, as receiving service of process papers is one of […]