US LLC formation in every state
Pick your US state and get an all-inclusive LLC bundle: state fee, Registered Agent, business address, EIN and operating agreement. One simple price, no surprises.
How to choose your state
If you live or actively do business in a US state, form there. If you are outside the United States and have no specific US presence, you can pick any state. Most non-resident founders choose Wyoming for its balance of low fees and privacy, or New Mexico for the cheapest long-term cost. Delaware is the default for startups raising venture capital.
- Best all-rounder for non-residents: Wyoming
- Cheapest long-term: New Mexico
- Best for VC-backed startups: Delaware
- No state income tax favourites: Wyoming, Nevada, Texas, Florida, South Dakota, Washington
- No general sales tax: Montana, Oregon, New Hampshire, Delaware, Alaska
- Lowest annual report fees: New Mexico, Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Pennsylvania
All 50 US states
Each card shows the state filing fee and our all-inclusive bundle price. Tap a state for full details and FAQs.
50 states
A Southeast US LLC option with reasonable formation fees and a strong business climate for service and trade companies.
No state sales tax and no personal income tax, with a simple biennial report.
Very low filing fee and no annual report. A budget-friendly Southwest US LLC.
Low filing fee with a flat franchise tax. A simple, affordable Southern US LLC.
Required if you live or do business in California. Comes with an $800 minimum franchise tax.
Low filing fee and a low periodic report fee. A founder-friendly Mountain West LLC.
A Northeast US LLC with full market access and a modest annual report.
Investor-friendly. Standard for VC-backed startups.
Strong US market, no personal state income tax.
A pro-business Southeast US state with low ongoing fees and strong access to the Atlanta market.
Low fees and one of the cheapest annual reports in the United States.
No annual report fee. A low long-term cost option in the Mountain West.
Access to the Chicago market with a moderate filing fee and an annual report.
A pro-business Midwest US LLC with a biennial report and low ongoing fees.
Low filing fee and a low biennial report. A budget-friendly Midwest US LLC.
A central US LLC with a moderate filing fee and a low annual report.
One of the cheapest US LLCs to form. Low annual report and central US logistics access.
A Gulf Coast US LLC with strong access to oil, shipping and trade industries.
A Northeast US LLC with a moderate annual report and strong access to maritime and tourism industries.
An East Coast US LLC near Washington DC with a $300 annual report.
Access to Boston's tech, biotech and finance economy. High fees, but strong market.
Low filing fee and low annual report. A budget-friendly Great Lakes US LLC.
A pro-business Upper Midwest US LLC with no annual report fee.
Low filing fee and a free annual report. One of the cheapest US LLCs to maintain.
Low filing fee, no annual report and a central US location.
No general sales tax. Popular for vehicle LLCs.
A Midwest US LLC with biennial reports and a low long-term cost.
No state income tax and strong privacy.
No state sales tax and no personal income tax on wages. A founder-friendly New England LLC.
A Northeast US LLC with direct access to the New York City metro economy.
Cheapest long-term US LLC. No annual report.
Direct access to the New York City economy. Requires a one-time publication.
A pro-business Southeast US LLC with strong access to the Research Triangle and Charlotte.
A central US LLC with strong access to energy, agriculture and trade industries.
No annual report and no annual fee. A strong, low-cost Midwest US LLC.
A central US LLC with a low annual certificate fee.
No state sales tax and direct access to the Pacific Northwest US market.
An East Coast US LLC with low annual filing fees and access to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
A small New England US LLC with a moderate annual report.
A pro-business Southeast US LLC with no annual report for member-managed LLCs.
No state personal income tax and no corporate income tax. A founder-friendly Plains LLC.
No state personal income tax on wages. A pro-business Southern US LLC, but with a higher per-member filing fee.
Huge market, no state income tax.
Low filing fee, low annual report. A fast-growing tech hub in the Mountain West.
A small New England US LLC with a low annual report and a craft economy.
A pro-business East Coast US LLC near Washington DC.
No state personal income tax. A West Coast US LLC near Seattle's tech economy.
A low-cost Appalachian US LLC with a low annual report.
A Midwest US LLC with a low annual report and a diversified economy.
Best all-rounder. Strong privacy, low fees, no state income tax.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best state to form a US LLC?+
For most non-US founders, Wyoming is the best all-rounder thanks to strong privacy, low fees and no state income tax. New Mexico is the cheapest long-term option. Delaware suits venture-backed startups. If you live or do business in a specific state, you should form there.
Can a non-US resident open a US LLC in any state?+
Yes. No US state requires US citizenship or residency to form or own an LLC. The entire process is remote.
What is included in your all-inclusive bundle?+
Every bundle includes state filing fee, LLC formation, EIN with verification letter, Registered Agent for one year, a business address, operating agreement, mail scanning, US bank account opening assistance and lifetime support.
Do I need to pick the state where I live?+
If you live or actively do business in a US state, you should form there to avoid foreign-LLC registration. If you live outside the United States, you can pick any state.
Why are state fees so different?+
Each state sets its own filing and annual fees. They range from under $50 to $500. Annual obligations also vary, with some states requiring no annual report at all.
Will Stripe and PayPal accept my LLC?+
Yes. All US LLCs are accepted by Stripe, PayPal, Wise and major US payment processors when paired with an EIN.
Can I move my LLC to a different state later?+
Yes, through a process called domestication or conversion, which we can help with.
Do I need a US address?+
No. The Registered Agent address we provide covers state requirements, and we can also issue a unique mailing address.
Not sure which state to pick?
Tell us about your business and we will recommend the best US state for your goals.