How to Register a Small Business in the USA (LLC Guide)
Form a Limited Liability Company step by step.
What You Need
- State filing fee ($50-$500)
- Registered agent (you or a service)
- Business address
- SSN or ITIN for EIN
Step 1: Choose Your State
Home state is simplest. Delaware/Wyoming for business-friendly laws.
Step 2: Check Name Availability
Name must be unique in your state and end with “LLC”.
Step 3: File Articles of Organization
With your state’s Secretary of State online.
Step 4: Get EIN from IRS
Free at irs.gov/ein – needed for business bank account.