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Not legal advice. This is a general worksheet for informational purposes, not legal advice and not a substitute for a licensed attorney in your state. Fees and rules vary by state — verify current requirements on your Secretary of State's website before filing.

LLC Filing Worksheet — All 50 States

Fill this out first. Then file online with your Secretary of State. Filing fees run from $35 (Montana) to $500 (Massachusetts) — see the 50-state fee table on our Business Law page to find yours.

1. Your state

State of formation:  

Secretary of State filing portal (URL):  

Filing fee in my state:     Annual report fee (if any):  

2. Company name

Desired name (must include LLC, L.L.C., LC or similar):  

✓ Searched the state's business entity database for conflicts: ☐ Yes

Backup name:  

3. Registered agent

Agent name:  

Physical street address in the state (no P.O. box):  

☐ I will be my own agent (free — address becomes public record)   ☐ Hiring a service ($100–$300/yr)

4. Organizers & management

Organizer(s) (person filing):  

☐ Member-managed (owners run it)   ☐ Manager-managed (appointed managers run it)

Member(s) and ownership %:  

5. Filing steps

  1. ☐ Fill in this worksheet completely
  2. ☐ File Articles of Organization on the state's portal and pay the fee
  3. ☐ Save the approved certificate / charter number
  4. ☐ Adopt an operating agreement (free template on our Business Law page)
  5. ☐ Get a free EIN from the IRS at irs.gov
  6. ☐ Open a business bank account with the EIN + certificate
  7. ☐ Check city/county license requirements
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