LLC formation · All 50 states + DC
Your LLC, usually filed within one business hour.
We check your name, file your Articles with the state, apply for your EIN and prepare your operating agreement. One price: $99 plus your state's fee, paid to the state at cost.
- $99
- flat service fee
- 50 + DC
- states we file in
- 1 hour
- usually, to file in business hours
- $0
- markup on state fees
Filing hours: Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM, Fri 9 AM–12 PM ET. After-hours orders are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day. State approval times are set by each state.
Jane Doe
Example Company LLC
- PaidOct 2010:14 AM
- FiledOct 2010:38 AM
- ApprovedOct 2010:52 AM
- EINOct 2011:01 AM
- DeliveredOct 2011:09 AM
What you get
Everything to start, in one order.
No packages to compare. Every LLC order includes all of this.
Name check
We check your name in the state's records where the state allows it, and the state makes the final call.
Usually filed within 1 business hour
Your Articles go to the state usually within 1 business hour.
EIN from the IRS
Your federal tax ID, needed for a bank account and taxes. Included, and we apply for it together with your state filing.
Operating agreement
Filled in with your LLC's members and management. Required in some states, like New York.
Documents in your account
Filing receipt and approved Articles as PDFs, by email and in your account.
Annual report reminders
Free reminders before your state's deadlines, so you don't miss one.
How it works
Four steps from order to approved.
- 1
Pick your state
You see the state's fee and approval time before you start.
- 2
Answer a short form
LLC name, owners and address. Pay once.
- 3
We file
Usually within 1 business hour. You get the filing receipt by email.
- 4
The state approves
Approved Articles, EIN and operating agreement arrive in your account.
Pricing
$99 + state fee.
One package. The state fee is paid to the state at cost. No hidden fees.
- Usually filed with the state within 1 business hour
- EIN from the IRS
- Free operating agreement
- Name check where the state allows it
- Stamped Articles in your account
- Annual report reminders
See your total
New York
Varies
See the breakdown
- HourLLC filing (our fee)
- $99
- State fee (paid to the state)
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- Copy of your filed Articles (pick at checkout)
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- We file
- Usually within 1 business hour
- State approval (no rush)
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- State rush (state cost)
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- Certified copy (state cost)
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- Good Standing (state cost)
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Every state's fee and approval time
| State | State fee | State approval |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $236 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day. |
| Alaska | $250 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to 15 business days, per the state. |
| Arizona | $87 | As fast as 3 business days In rare cases it can take up to 5 business days. |
| Arkansas | $45 | As fast as 3 business days In rare cases it can take up to 5 business days, per the state. |
| California | $820Includes California same-day expedited filing (+$750 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| Colorado | $50 | As fast as a few minutes In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day. |
| Connecticut | $170Includes Connecticut expedited filing (+$50 state rush fee) | Rush included |
| Delaware | $210Includes Delaware same-day expedited filing (+$100 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| District of Columbia | $199Includes District of Columbia same-day expedited filing (+$100 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| Florida | $125 | As fast as 3 business days In rare cases it can take up to 10 business days. |
| Georgia | $385Includes Georgia same-day expedited filing (+$275 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| Hawaii | $51 | As fast as 3 business days In rare cases it can take up to 15 business days. |
| Idaho | $207Includes Idaho same-day expedited filing (+$103 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| Illinois | $150 | As fast as 5 business days In rare cases it can take up to 10 business days, per the state. |
| Indiana | $97.04 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day. |
| Iowa | $50 | As fast as a few minutes In rare cases it can take up to 2 business days, per the state. |
| Kansas | $85 | As fast as a few minutes In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day. |
| Kentucky | $40 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to 3 business days, per the state. |
| Louisiana | $130 | As fast as 3 business days In rare cases it can take up to 5 business days. |
| Maine | $275Includes Maine same-day (Immediate) expedited filing (+$100 state rush fee)+ $200 Maine Courier & Handling Fee (Maine only accepts paper filings by mail) | Same business day (rush included) |
| Maryland | $154.50 | As fast as 7 business days In rare cases it can take up to 10 business days. |
| Massachusetts | $520 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to next business day, per the state. |
| Michigan | $150Includes Michigan same-day expedited filing (+$100 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| Minnesota | $155 | As fast as 2 business days In rare cases it can take up to 5 business days, per the state. |
| Mississippi | $50 | As fast as a few minutes In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day, per the state. |
| Missouri | $51.25 | As fast as a few minutes In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day. |
| Montana | $135Includes Montana 1-hour expedited filing (+$100 state rush fee) | Usually within 1 business hour (rush included) |
| Nebraska | $102 | As fast as 1 business day In rare cases it can take up to 2 business days, per the state. |
| Nevada | $435.63 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day. |
| New Hampshire | $102 | As fast as 2 business days In rare cases it can take up to 5 business days, per the state. |
| New Jersey | $103.50 | As fast as 1 business day In rare cases it can take up to 3 business days. |
| New Mexico | $50 | As fast as 1 business day In rare cases it can take up to 2 business days, per the state. |
| New York | $200 | As fast as a few minutes (business hours) In rare cases it can take up to 7 business days. |
| North Carolina | $328Includes North Carolina same-day expedited filing (+$200 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| North Dakota | $135 | As fast as 5 business days In rare cases it can take up to 4 weeks. |
| Ohio | $299Includes Ohio 1-business-day expedited filing (+$200 state rush fee) | Within 1 business day (rush included) |
| Oklahoma | $104 | As fast as 2 business days In rare cases it can take up to 3 business days. |
| Oregon | $100 | As fast as 1 business day In rare cases it can take up to 3 business days, per the state. |
| Pennsylvania | $125 | As fast as 1 business day In rare cases it can take up to 15 business days, per the state. |
| Rhode Island | $150 | As fast as 1 business day In rare cases it can take up to 3 business days, per the state. |
| South Carolina | $110 | As fast as 1 business day In rare cases it can take up to 2 business days, per the state. |
| South Dakota | $153.68 | As fast as a few minutes In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day. |
| Tennessee | $300 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to 2 business days. |
| Texas | $1,073.88Includes Texas same-day expedited filing (+$766.88 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| Utah | $59 | As fast as a few minutes In rare cases it can take up to 7 business days, per the state. |
| Vermont | $155 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day, per the state. |
| Virginia | $300Includes Virginia same-day expedited filing (+$200 state rush fee) | Same business day (rush included) |
| Washington | $300Includes Washington priority expedited filing (+$100 state rush fee) | Within 3 working days (rush included) |
| West Virginia | $351Includes West Virginia 2-hour (same-day) expedited filing (+$250 state rush fee) | Within 2 hours (same day) (rush included) |
| Wisconsin | $130 | As fast as same day In rare cases it can take up to 1 business day. |
| Wyoming | $102.40 | As fast as a few minutes In rare cases it can take up to 15 business days, per the state. |
Price by state
Your total, before you start.
$99 plus the state's own fee. Some states also require a paid rush; it's included in the total below.
| State | What the state charges | Your total |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $200 state fee + $5 copy of your Articles | $304 |
| New Jersey | $103.50 state fee | $202.50 |
| Pennsylvania | $125 state fee | $224 |
| Florida | $125 state fee | $224 |
| Wyoming | $102.40 state fee | $201.40 |
| Delaware | $110 state fee + $100 required same-day rush | $309 |
| All 50 states + DC → | ||
Compare
What the starting price includes.
A $0 package and a $99 order are different things once the EIN, the operating agreement and filing speed are added.
| HourLLC | LegalZoom | ZenBusiness | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $99 + state fee | $0 + state fee | $0 + state fee |
| EIN included | Yes | In Pro, $249 | In Pro, $199 a year, or $99 extra |
| Operating agreement included | Yes | In Pro, $249 | In Pro, $199 a year, or $99 extra |
| When your filing goes in | Usually within 1 business hour | Not listed on its pricing page | 7 to 10 business days; 1 day is $79 more |
Competitor details from each company's website, checked November 5, 2026. Prices and packages change.
The HourLLC app
Your LLC in your pocket.
- Documents: your Articles, EIN letter and operating agreement in one place
- Add your own papers (PDF or photo) and keep them organized by company
- Check your order status anytime
- Annual report reminders before your deadlines
Reviews
What customers say
4.6 out of 5 overall from 5 customer surveys
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It was a simple good and easy process And super fast I request t 10:41 PM documents and by 11 :30 PM I had it in my mailbox
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Shmeal W. · HourLLC customer
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Moshe S. · HourLLC customer
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Yakov T. · HourLLC customer
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From the short survey we email after each order is delivered. Every answer is shown, exactly as written.
FAQ
Good questions.
How fast is it, really?
HourLLC usually files your LLC with the state within 1 business hour of a complete order during business hours (Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM, Fri 9 AM–12 PM ET). Orders placed after hours are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day.
Approval is up to the state. Some approve online filings within minutes; others take days or weeks. Use the state lookup to see what's typical for yours. We email your documents the moment they're approved.
What's the state fee?
Every state charges its own fee to form an LLC, from $35 to $520 depending on the state. It's paid to the state, and we pass it through at cost with no markup. You'll see your state's exact fee and your total before you pay. The same goes for any certified copy, Good Standing certificate or rush option you add: you pay the state's own cost, nothing more.
What do I get?
Every order is our Complete LLC package: we check your name, prepare and file your Articles of Organization (called a Certificate of Formation in some states), get your EIN from the IRS, and give you an operating agreement template. You get the state's filing receipt and your stamped, approved Articles as PDFs (in New York and Wisconsin the state charges for that copy of your Articles: $5 plain or $10 certified, you pick at checkout), plus free email reminders before your annual report and other deadlines.
Need a certified copy or a Certificate of Good Standing? Both are included: you pay only the state's own cost for them, with no service fee. State rush filing works the same way where your state offers it: you pay only the state's rush fee. For an LLC, the only paid extras are a printed, mailed document kit ($39) and, for New York LLCs, publication ($649 in every county).
More questions
Do I need a registered agent?
Almost every state requires one: a person or company with an in-state street address who accepts official mail and legal papers for your LLC during business hours. You can be your own if you have an address in the state. If you don't, or you'd rather keep your home address off the record, add our registered agent service at checkout. (In New York, the Secretary of State fills this role, so one isn't required.)
Is HourLLC a law firm?
No. We're a document filing service. We file the information you give us on official state forms. We don't give legal or tax advice, and we won't choose your state, structure, or tax setup for you.
What is an LLC?
A limited liability company is a business structure registered with a state. It separates your business from you personally, so in general the business's debts and lawsuits stay with the business. It's the most common choice for small businesses, rental properties, freelancers, and online stores. If you're unsure whether an LLC is right for you, an accountant or attorney can advise you.
Can HourLLC form a corporation, LP or LLP?
Yes. Pick the business type in the first step of the order form. The price works the same way: $99 plus your state's exact filing fee for that type, paid to the state at cost, EIN included. Corporations can tick a box if they plan to elect S corporation tax status, and we'll send the IRS Form 2553 instructions after approval. We don't currently file schools, child care or health organizations, which need a state agency's approval first. If your state and business type show "contact us", text us and we'll quote it.
Does HourLLC handle New York's LLC publication?
Yes, as an add-on for New York LLCs. New York requires every new LLC to publish a notice in two newspapers (one daily, one weekly) picked by the county clerk, once a week for 6 weeks, within 120 days, and then file a Certificate of Publication (see the NY Department of State guide). We place the notices and file the certificate for you. The price is the same in every county and includes both newspapers and the state's $50 filing fee: $649 in every county, Queens included. Foreign LLCs (formed in another state and registered in New York) add $150.
When does HourLLC file?
HourLLC usually files within 1 business hour, Monday to Thursday, 9 AM–5 PM, and Friday, 9 AM–12 PM Eastern. Orders placed after hours are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day. We're closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I get approved faster?
Many states sell expedited review for an extra state fee. If yours does, add State rush filing at checkout. It's included: you pay only the state's own rush fee, with no service fee from us. The state lookup shows each state's rush options, and we confirm the exact fee before charging you.
What is HourLLC's refund policy?
Cancel before we file and you get a full 100% refund. After we file, the $99 service fee and state fees aren't refundable, unless the state rejects it because of our mistake, in which case we refile free or refund the $99 (your choice). Full Refund Policy
What does HourLLC's registered agent service include?
A professional registered agent in your state for 1 year. Its address is listed for legal papers and official state mail instead of yours. It's $125 a year, and you'll get a reminder before it's due to renew. New York doesn't require one, but you can still add it.
What is an EIN, and do I need one?
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your business's federal tax ID from the IRS. You'll usually need one to open a business bank account, hire employees, or file business taxes. It's included with every order. We apply for it together with your state filing. The IRS explains it on its EIN page.
Start your LLC today.
$99 + state fee. Usually filed within 1 business hour.
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