No signup · No database · Free
Free LLC tools for founders, freelancers & creators
Understand LLC costs, compare states, plan taxes and compliance, and choose trusted providers — with simple, interactive tools. No jargon, no account.
- 14
- Free interactive tools
- 51
- U.S. states compared
- 10
- Beginner guides
- $0
- To use — no signup
Works alongside trusted providers founders already use
How it works
A clear answer in three steps
No reading walls of legal text. Each tool turns a common question into a personalized result you can act on.
Pick a tool
Choose from calculators, checklists, quizzes, and generators built around the questions founders actually ask.
Answer a few questions
Everything runs in your browser. No account, no uploads, and none of your business details are stored.
Get a personalized result
See a clear answer, next steps, and — when it helps — trusted providers to take the next step.
Popular tools
Interactive guidance, instantly — no account required.
LLC Cost Calculator
Estimate first-year and annual LLC costs by state, founder type, and services.
LLC State Comparison Tool
Compare popular LLC states and find which may fit your situation.
Non-US LLC Assistant
A personalized U.S. LLC setup roadmap for non-US founders.
LLC Checklist Generator
Generate a phased, printable checklist to launch your LLC.
S-Corp Tax Savings Calculator
See how much an S-Corp election could save you vs a default LLC.
Self-Employment Tax Calculator
Estimate your self-employment tax and quarterly payments.
Business Name Generator
Generate brandable LLC name ideas, then check the domain.
Operating Agreement Generator
Draft a simple, educational LLC operating agreement you can copy or print.
Taxes & money
Keep more of what you earn
Estimate your taxes, see whether an S-Corp election pays off, and price your work with confidence.
Start a U.S. LLC from anywhere
Live outside the U.S.? Get a personalized roadmap covering state choice, EIN, banking, and compliance — including the gotchas like Form 5472.
Build my roadmap- Choose a low-cost, privacy-friendly state
- Get an EIN without an SSN
- Open U.S. business banking remotely
- Stay compliant across borders
LLC by state
Compare states, then run your numbers
Filing fees, annual costs, and privacy vary a lot by state. See the breakdown, then estimate your real first-year cost.
- Alabamafrom $200
- Alaskafrom $250
- Arizonafrom $50
- Arkansasfrom $45
- Californiafrom $70
- Coloradofrom $50
- Connecticutfrom $120
- Delawarefrom $110
- Floridafrom $125
- Georgiafrom $100
- Hawaiifrom $50
- Idahofrom $100
- Illinoisfrom $150
- Indianafrom $95
- Iowafrom $50
- Kansasfrom $160
- Kentuckyfrom $40
- Louisianafrom $100
- Mainefrom $175
- Marylandfrom $100
- Massachusettsfrom $500
- Michiganfrom $50
- Minnesotafrom $155
- Mississippifrom $50
- Missourifrom $50
- Montanafrom $35
- Nebraskafrom $100
- Nevadafrom $425
- New Hampshirefrom $100
- New Jerseyfrom $125
- New Mexicofrom $50
- New Yorkfrom $200
- North Carolinafrom $125
- North Dakotafrom $135
- Ohiofrom $99
- Oklahomafrom $100
- Oregonfrom $100
- Pennsylvaniafrom $125
- Rhode Islandfrom $150
- South Carolinafrom $110
- South Dakotafrom $150
- Tennesseefrom $300
- Texasfrom $300
- Utahfrom $59
- Vermontfrom $125
- Virginiafrom $100
- Washingtonfrom $200
- Washington, D.C.from $99
- West Virginiafrom $100
- Wisconsinfrom $130
- Wyomingfrom $100
Choose trusted providers — without the guesswork
We review formation services, registered agents, and business banks with clear pros, cons, and editorial scores. Affiliate-supported, never pay-to-win.
Learn the basics
Plain-English guides — no legal jargon.
What Is an LLC? A Beginner’s Guide
A plain-English explanation of what an LLC is, how it protects your personal assets, how it’s taxed, and exactly when it makes sense to form one.
7 min readLLC vs Sole Proprietorship: Which Should You Choose?
Compare LLCs and sole proprietorships on liability, taxes, cost, and credibility to decide what fits your business.
7 min readBest State to Form an LLC for Non-US Founders
Why non-US founders often choose Wyoming or New Mexico, and how to pick the right state for a U.S. LLC.
8 min read“Clear, no-nonsense tools that make LLC decisions simple — exactly what founders need before paying for a service.”
Built for the @thellcschool community
@thellcschool
Watch & learn on YouTube
New videos on LLCs, taxes, and building globally — tap any to play right here.
Latest videos
Shorts
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you start.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Every tool and guide is free to use with no signup and no account. We keep the lights on through optional affiliate recommendations — if you choose a provider through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Start smarter. Stay compliant. Build globally.
Pick a tool and get a clear, personalized answer in minutes — free, no account.
Some links on this page may be affiliate links. If you choose a provider through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are based on editorial research and tool relevance.