Form a US business in any state — with current 2026 rules.
State-by-state guides on LLCs, Corporations, S-Corps, and DBAs. Filing fees, registered-agent rules, annual reports, and taxes — cited to each state's Secretary of State and the IRS.
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Limited Liability Company
A pass-through legal entity that limits owner liability while offering tax flexibility.
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Corporation (C-Corp)
A C-Corporation — separate taxpaying entity, preferred for VC-funded startups.
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S-Corporation
A tax election (Form 2553) — LLC or Corporation can elect S-Corp taxation.
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DBA / Fictitious Name
A "Doing Business As" filing — not an entity, only a trade-name registration.
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Editorial standard. Every page cites the relevant Secretary of State and IRS source. We are not a formation service and we earn no commission unless explicitly disclosed on the page. Information here is general; for advice about your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA in your state.