The LLC blog.

Straight answers to the questions people ask before and after they form an LLC. Every number ties back to state data we check against official sources.

• Registered agents · November 1, 2026What is a registered agent for an LLC?Every LLC has to name one, and the address goes on the public record. Here's what the job involves, who can do it, and what it costs to hire one.
• LLC costs · November 1, 2026How much does it cost to start an LLC?The filing fee is just the first line on the bill. Here's every cost that shows up in year one and after, with real numbers from all 50 states and DC.