FORMATIONHUB
Business Formation Services

Register Your LLC Online

Select your filing state to get started:

Is this your first time forming an LLC?

Have you started doing business?

How It Works

How it works:

  1. 1.Choose your state of formation
  2. 2.Fill out the online application
  3. 3.Pay state fees
  4. 4.Receive your formation documents

The Process of LLC Application

Registering an LLC is the formal step that turns your business idea into a legally recognized entity. Until your registration is approved, the business doesn't exist as an LLC and the legal protections an LLC provides don't apply. Registration is the line that separates "thinking about starting a business" from "running a registered company."

Each state runs its own registration process. The general shape is the same. File your formation document with the state's business filing agency, name a registered agent in that state, pay the filing fee. But the details vary. Some states call the document Articles of Organization. Others call it Certificate of Formation or Certificate of Organization. Some states process registrations in a few business days. Others take a few weeks. FormationHub adjusts each filing to match the specific state where your LLC is being registered.

Once your LLC is registered, you receive your stamped formation documents from the state. From there you typically apply for an EIN with the IRS, open a business bank account in your LLC's name, and check whether your industry requires any state or local licenses. Most states also require recurring filings (annual or biennial reports) to keep your registration active. We send reminders before each one is due.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about LLC formation

An LLC, or Limited Liability Company, is a business structure that separates you personally from your business. Owners are called members, and an LLC can have one member or many. Most small business owners pick it because it's simpler to run than a corporation while still giving you legal separation between you and the business.
The main reason people form an LLC is liability protection. If your business runs into debt or gets sued, your personal assets, including your home, savings, and car, are generally separate from the business. Only what's inside the LLC is on the line. The protection isn't bulletproof (you still have to keep business and personal finances separate and file properly), but it's a meaningful legal wall you don't get as a sole proprietor.
By default, an LLC is taxed as a pass-through entity. The business itself doesn't pay federal income tax. Profits and losses pass through to the members and show up on their personal returns, which avoids the double taxation a C-corp can face. LLCs can also elect S-corporation tax treatment if it fits the owners' situation. Talk to your tax advisor about which option works best for you.
Your total depends on your state's filing fee plus our service. Before you pay, you'll see the full breakdown, so there are no surprise charges. State filing fees pass through directly to the state, not to FormationHub.
It means filing formation paperwork with your state's business filing agency to officially establish your business as a Limited Liability Company. Once approved, your LLC exists as a separate legal entity from you personally and is recognized by the state.
You pick a state, choose a unique business name, name a registered agent with a physical address in that state, and file Articles of Organization (or your state's equivalent) with the state's business filing agency. FormationHub combines these steps into one online application and handles the filing for you.
With your state's business filing agency. In most states that's the Secretary of State. A few states use other agencies, such as Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Arizona's Corporation Commission, Virginia's State Corporation Commission, and Wisconsin's Department of Financial Institutions. We file with the right agency for your state automatically.
State approval times vary widely. Some states process LLC registrations in a few business days. Others take a few weeks. Filling out our online application takes 5 to 10 minutes. Many states offer expedited processing for an additional state fee if you need approval faster.
Yes. FormationHub's entire registration process runs online, and most states issue digital approvals. You complete the application, we file with your state, and you receive your stamped formation documents digitally without visiting any office.
You register your LLC in one home state. If you actively do business in additional states (have employees, own property, or maintain a physical presence there), you may need to register as a foreign LLC in each of those states. The threshold for what counts as "doing business" varies, so check the state's rules or ask a tax professional if you operate in multiple states.
Yes. Common reasons are name conflicts (your proposed name matches an existing entity), missing information, or formatting that doesn't meet the state's rules. We review every filing for compliance with the state's specific rules before submission to keep rejections rare.
Apply for an EIN with the IRS, open a business bank account in your LLC's name, get any licenses or permits your industry requires, and set up bookkeeping. Most states also require an annual or biennial report to keep your registration active. We send reminders before each compliance deadline.

FormationHub provides document preparation and filing services for business formations. We are not a law firm, accounting firm, or government agency, and we do not offer legal, tax, or financial advice. The information on this site is for general informational purposes only. Our service handles the preparation and submission of your LLC formation documents to the appropriate state authority on your behalf. FormationHub operates independently and is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or connected to any Secretary of State office or government body. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified attorney or tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.