No jargon

LLC rules, plainly

Choose your state. You will get the short answer first, then the details and the official source so you can check us.

Updated on November 13, 2026

Start with the thing you need

LLC filing rules by state
Your state's LLC filing, broken into the parts that matter.
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Do you need an agent? By state
Whether you have to name one, whether you can do it yourself and what services charge.
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Using your LLC in another state
Out-of-state LLCs, explained for every state in plain terms.
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The thinking

Cost across three years (33%): Take the first-year price and two renewals, straight from what each company posts.
Work taken off your hands (31%): Look at the recurring work covered by the price: registered agent service, the state report, the EIN application, and whether the service reaches other states.
Prices stated clearly (14%): Can you see the first-year price, the renewal and the state fee before checkout? Clear posting earns points.
Renewal price (12%): Compare the year-one price with the renewal.
Where it works (10%): Does it work in one state or all fifty? That counts once your LLC needs a second state.