Updated June 28, 2024
Forming an LLC is completed by filing with the respective office in the state where the entity is being registered. The person registering the LLC (organizer) must complete the Articles of Organization online or by paper application.
By State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Table of Contents
How to Form an LLC
2023 Statistics
- 5,450,921 business applications were filed in 2023
- 89.24% of new businesses were non-corporation entities.
- 7.22% more businesses were created nationwide in 2023 vs 2022[1]
- Colorado had the largest increase, with a 115% increase.
- 9.5% lead to businesses employing workers.[2]
State Filing Fees
Common Questions
- How long does it take to create an LLC?
- How do you pay yourself in an LLC?
- Can you file an LLC online?
- Does an LLC need an EIN?
- Does an LLC get a 1099?
- How is an LLC taxed?
- Domestic LLC vs Foreign LLC
- LLC vs Corporation
How long does it take to create an LLC?
It commonly takes 10-15 days to form an LLC. It can often be expedited with an added fee.
How do you pay yourself in an LLC?
An owner of an LLC cannot pay themselves as an employee unless they elected to be an S-Corp or C-Corp within 75 days of formation. An owner of a single-member or multi-member LLC, classified as a partnership, takes payment in the form of distributions.
Can you file an LLC online?
Yes, online filing of an LLC is available in most states at the government level. It usually does not come at an extra cost to the incorporator and is mainly for efficiency.
Does an LLC need an EIN?
An LLC needs an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to conduct business activities such as opening a bank account and paying employees.