THE FIELD GUIDE TO YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
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Clear guides for your business. In English and Spanish.
Find your next step ↘The rules change. Find yours.
Discover what your LLC needs where you will operate.
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Guides for your first step.
Start an LLC in Utah
Read the guide ↗Start an LLC in Texas
Read the guide ↗Start an LLC in California
Read the guide ↗What is an EIN?
Read the guide ↗More for your business.
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The questions on your mind. Answers to help you take the next step with more clarity.
Explore my state →01What is an LLC?
A limited liability company is a business structure created under state law. Its owners are called members. Its tax treatment depends on its membership and elections made with the IRS.
IRS ↗02Which state should I form my LLC in?
Start with where you will operate. Forming elsewhere may mean another registration where you actually do business. Check the requirements in both places before choosing.
SBA ↗03How much does it cost, and how long does it take?
It depends on the state, filing type and processing. Each guide links to the state agency so you can check its current fees and timelines.
State guides ↗04What does a registered agent do?
They receive legal documents and official notices for the business. Check address and availability requirements in the state where you will register your LLC.
SBA ↗05Does an EIN cost money?
The IRS issues it for free. If you hire help applying, you pay for the service, not the number. Form your state entity before applying for its EIN.
IRS ↗06Can Hazlo help in my state?
Yes. Hazlo supports LLC formation in all 50 states and Washington, DC, in English and Spanish. Follow our guides or ask the Hazlo team for help.
Hazlo.com ↗WHY WE’RE HERE
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