Form your business, start to finish.
Whether you're launching your first LLC or adding an S-Corp election to save on taxes, ECS handles the filing, paperwork, and compliance, so you can focus on actually running the business. Answer a few questions below, review your order, and get started today.
What happens after you submit
Submit your intake
Answer the questions below and complete payment for the services you've selected.
We review your details
Our team checks your business name and information for accuracy before anything is filed.
We file with the state
We submit your formation documents to your state's filing office. Processing times vary by state and filing volume. We'll keep you updated on where things stand.
You receive your documents
Once approved, we send over your filed formation documents and walk you through next steps.
Ongoing support, whenever you need it
Add bookkeeping, payroll, business credit, trust and asset protection, or fractional CFO services anytime as your business grows.
Let's get started
What are you forming?
Pick the structure that fits. Not sure? Choose the last option and we'll help you decide, no charge.
LLC
Flexible structure, popular for small businesses. From $199 + state fees.
Corporation
C-Corp structure, common for raising outside investment. From $250 + state fees.
S-Corp Election
Tax election on top of an existing LLC or Corp. $150.
Not Sure Yet
We'll walk you through it on a free consultation call.
Tell us about the business
This helps us prep your filing correctly the first time.
Your information
Who we'll contact to confirm details and deliver your documents.
Registered agent
Every entity needs a registered agent on file with the state.
What's a registered agent? It's the person or service authorized to receive legal documents and state correspondence on your business's behalf. You can act as your own agent, designate someone else you trust, or use a third-party registered agent service, whichever fits your situation. Your registered agent must have a physical street address in the same state where you're forming your business (a P.O. box doesn't qualify), so if you or the person you have in mind isn't based there, a third-party service is usually the simplest option. Whoever you choose, they need to be in place before your formation is filed; this isn't something that can be added after the transaction.
Anything else you need?
Add on now, or skip and add these later.
EIN RegistrationRecommended
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your business's federal tax ID, issued by the IRS, essentially the business equivalent of a Social Security number. You'll need one to open a business bank account, hire employees, file business tax returns, and apply for business credit or licenses. Almost every business needs one, even single-member LLCs.
Operating AgreementRecommended
This document spells out ownership percentages, how profits and losses are split, who makes decisions, and what happens if an owner leaves or the business is sold. If your business has more than one owner, it's treated as a partnership for tax purposes and an operating agreement is essential to avoid disputes down the road. Even single-owner LLCs benefit from having one on file for banks and liability protection.
Virtual Business Address
A real street address you can use on state filings, your website, and marketing materials instead of your home address. It keeps your personal address off public records, includes mail handling and forwarding, and is especially useful if you're working from home or don't have a commercial office. $150 covers setup; ongoing plan fees vary depending on which virtual address provider fits your needs, we'll walk you through the options.
Business Credit & Funding Program
A structured program to build credit under your business's own name, separate from your personal credit. We review your business's fundability, verify consistency across your name, address, EIN, licenses, and banking, help establish your business credit bureau profiles, and guide you through the right vendor and revolving tradelines in the right sequence. Once your business qualifies, we prepare a full funding package and help you apply for financing that fits your revenue and goals, with ongoing progress tracking throughout.
Corporate Book & Seal
A physical record book for your business, holding your formation documents, membership or stock certificates, an ownership ledger, and meeting minutes templates, plus an official embossing seal engraved with your business name, formation state, and year, used to stamp contracts and corporate documents. Neither is required by any state, but many banks, investors, and attorneys expect to see them on file, and they keep your official records organized in one place.
Startup Bookkeeping & Tax Services
Get your books and tax setup right from day one instead of untangling it later. We set up your chart of accounts, connect your bank and accounting software, and put a simple system in place for tracking income and expenses, then handle your first-year tax filing. Pricing depends on your business's complexity and expected transaction volume.
*Final pricing for Virtual Business Address, the Business Credit & Funding Program, and Startup Bookkeeping & Tax Services is confirmed once we scope your specific needs. These are not included in the total below and are billed separately once the price is set.
Review your order
Make sure everything looks right before you submit.
Complete your payment
We've received your intake. One secure checkout, one payment, covering everything you selected.
Prefer to pay a different way, or have questions first? Contact us or book a consultation instead.
Frequently asked questions
How long does business formation take?
Processing times vary by state and filing volume. Some states approve filings within days, others take a few weeks. We'll keep you updated throughout the process.
What information do I need to get started?
Your proposed business name, the state you're forming in, your contact information, and how many owners or members the business will have. That's enough to get started. We'll follow up if anything else is needed.
What's the difference between an LLC, Corporation, and S-Corp?
An LLC offers liability protection with flexible management and pass-through taxation, making it a popular choice for small businesses. A Corporation (C-Corp) is a separate tax-paying entity, often used by businesses planning to raise outside investment. An S-Corp isn't a separate entity type: it's a tax election made on top of an LLC or Corporation that can offer payroll tax savings once the business is profitable enough. Not sure which fits? Choose "Not Sure Yet" in the form above for a free consultation.
Do I need a registered agent?
Yes. Every state requires one. It's the person or service that receives legal and state correspondence on your business's behalf. You can act as your own agent, designate someone else, or use a third-party registered agent service, we don't act as registered agent ourselves, but we're happy to point you toward a service if you need one.
What happens after I submit and pay?
You'll get a confirmation, and our team begins reviewing and preparing your filing. We'll reach out if we need anything else before submitting to the state.
Can I add services later?
Yes. Bookkeeping, payroll, business credit, trust and asset protection, and fractional CFO services can all be added once your business is formed. Nothing here is a one-time-only offer.
What does the Business Credit & Funding Program include?
A full fundability review of your business, help establishing your business credit bureau profiles, guided vendor and tradeline applications in the right order, payment and reporting progress tracking, and, once your business qualifies, a prepared funding package with hands-on application support. To get started we'll ask for your formation documents, EIN letter, recent bank statements, and a handful of other business details; we'll send the full checklist once you're enrolled. Credit approvals, limits, and funding amounts are ultimately decided by outside bureaus, vendors, and lenders, so results can't be guaranteed, but the program is built to move your fundability forward at every stage.