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Your business, protected — from day one.

An LLC keeps your personal savings, car, and home safe if the business ever gets sued. Here's the plain-English version, without the boring legal scroll.

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4 steps

to form yours

< $200

typical state fee

1 day

to get started

Why it matters

One lawsuit shouldn't cost you everything.

Without an LLC

A customer slips at your shop and sues for $80k. As a sole proprietor, the judgment can reach your personal bank account and home equity.

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With an LLC

The same lawsuit targets the LLC — not you. Your personal assets stay separate, so a bad day in business stays in business.

Wondering how this stacks up against staying a sole proprietor? See the full LLC vs sole proprietorship comparison, or check how much an LLC costs in your state.

How to start

Four simple steps. No lawyer required.

Pick a name

Choose something unique that ends in "LLC" for your state.

File the paperwork

Submit your Articles of Organization online with your state.

Get your EIN

A free federal ID number from the IRS — needed for your bank account.

Open a business bank account

Ready to make it official?

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Keep the steps handy

Download the free 2-page PDF checklist so you don't miss a filing or deadline.

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