Your business, legally protected.
We walk you through every step.
An LLC keeps your personal money safe if something goes wrong with your business. LegalEase helps you set one up yourself, using the same official government forms a lawyer would use.
Not a law firm. Government filing fees, registered agent fees, and other state-specific costs may apply.
Official forms · No jargon · You file directly with the state
How it works
From questions to official filing packet
Every document we generate is based on the official government form for your state.
Step 1
Tell us about your LLC
Answer plain-English questions about your business, founders, state, and structure. Context-aware guidance at every step.
Step 2
Prepare your official filing information
We map your answers to the exact fields on the official state form. You'll see the official form name, source, and required fields at every step.
Step 3
Submit directly to the state
We walk you step-by-step through the official state portal. You pay the government fee directly. LegalEase does not file on your behalf.
Step 4
Get your EIN and operating agreement
After state confirmation, we help you prepare your EIN answers for the IRS and generate your operating agreement. You apply directly at IRS.gov.
Built on official government forms — not generic templates
LegalEase maps your answers to the exact required fields on each state's official filing form. We show you the official form name, official source URL, and last-reviewed date at every step.
Delaware
Certificate of Formation
Source: corp.delaware.gov
New York
DOS-1336-f Articles of Organization
Source: dos.ny.gov
California
Form LLC-1 (BizFile)
Source: sos.ca.gov
Florida
Articles of Organization (Sunbiz)
Source: sunbiz.org
Texas
Form 205 Certificate of Formation
Source: sos.state.tx.us
Wyoming
Articles of Organization
Source: wyobiz.wyo.gov
Supported states
6 states, official forms, real fees
Every state shows the official form source, portal, government fee, and post-filing requirements.
Delaware
Fully Supported$90
gov filing fee
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
New York
Fully Supported$200
gov filing fee
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
California
Fully Supported$70
gov filing fee
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
Florida
Fully Supported$125
gov filing fee
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
Texas
Fully Supported$300
gov filing fee
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
Wyoming
Fully Supported$100
gov filing fee
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
What's included
Everything you need to form your LLC
Official documents, plain-language guidance, and post-formation checklists. All in one place.
Official state filing packet
Fields mapped to the official government form for your state — not a generic template.
Custom operating agreement
Internal governance document tailored to your LLC structure and ownership.
EIN application guidance
Prepared answers + direct link to IRS.gov. Your EIN is issued by the IRS, not LegalEase.
Registered agent guidance
Understand the requirement, see commercial agent options by state.
Post-formation checklist
Annual reports, franchise taxes, BOI, bank account, and compliance steps by state.
Education at every step
Why each decision matters, official source links, and when to get a lawyer.
LegalEase does not issue EINs — the IRS does
LegalEase prepares your EIN answers and routes you to the official IRS EIN process. Your EIN is only marked issued after you enter the EIN number or upload your IRS confirmation letter.
Never enter your SSN or ITIN on LegalEase. Enter it only at IRS.gov. LegalEase stores only a masked version of your EIN (XX-XXXXX89).
EIN statuses in LegalEase:
Not StartedWaiting for State FilingEIN Information CompleteReady for IRS SubmissionEIN IssuedUser Action Required"EIN Issued" is only shown after you upload your IRS confirmation or enter the EIN from the IRS.
What LegalEase does NOT do
File your LLC with the state
You submit directly through the official state portal. LegalEase prepares and guides.
Issue your EIN
The IRS issues EINs. We prepare your answers and route you to IRS.gov.
Provide legal or tax advice
Not a law firm. Not an accounting firm. Consult professionals for complex situations.
Guarantee state approval
State approval depends on the government. We help ensure your filing is correct.
Cover government fees
State filing fees, agent fees, publication costs (NY), and other expenses are yours.
Tell you 'your LLC is formed'
We only confirm formation when a state confirmation number or entity ID exists.
Post-formation checklist
Get your EIN from the IRS
Immediately after state confirmation
Open a business bank account
As soon as you have EIN
Sign and keep your Operating Agreement
Before any business activity
Check BOI / FinCEN reporting requirements
Verify at FinCEN.gov — rules changed in 2025
File initial Statement of Information (CA only)
Within 90 days of formation
Publish in two newspapers (NY only)
Within 120 days of formation
Pay franchise tax (CA: $800/year, TX: may be required)
Per state due date
File annual report (DE, FL, WY, CA)
Per state due date
BOI Reporting — 2025 Update
As of March 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule that may exempt domestic U.S.-formed LLCs from BOI reporting requirements. Rules can change. Verify at FinCEN.gov before filing or skipping.
Common Questions
LegalEase is not a law firm and does not provide legal or tax advice. Government filing fees, registered agent fees, publication fees (NY), franchise taxes (CA, TX), and third-party fees may still apply. LegalEase does not file with the state on your behalf. EINs are issued by the IRS, not LegalEase. Always verify requirements directly with the relevant government authority.