How to start an LLC —
free guide, all 50 states.
LegalZoom charges $79–$299. Lawyers charge $500+. This is free — your state's exact filing fees, a step-by-step checklist, and a direct link to file with no service in between.
No credit card. No account. Your plan in under 10 minutes.
Your LLC Formation Roadmap
Choose a business name
Must include "LLC" and be unique in Georgia.
Designate a registered agent
Must be a Georgia resident or authorized entity.
File Articles of Organization
Submit online at sos.ga.gov. Filing fee: $100.
Create an Operating Agreement
Not required in Georgia, but strongly recommended.
Get an EIN from the IRS
Free. Apply at irs.gov. Takes about 5 minutes.
Open a business bank account
Bring your Articles, EIN, and Operating Agreement.
Georgia Filing Details
All 50 States Covered
What's included, free
Everything you need to file.
Nothing you don't.
State-specific, verified, and built for people who want to file themselves — not pay $500 to a service that Googles it for you.
Your state's exact requirements
Filing fee, processing time, name rules, and your state's filing link — specific to you, verified for 2026. Not a generic guide.
Eight steps, nothing skipped
In order, from choosing your name to opening your bank account. Every step includes what to do and why — nothing assumed.
No middleman. No markup.
We link directly to your state's official filing portal. No service layer, no added fees on top of your state's fee.
Pre-filled for your business
Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement with your name, state, and structure already filled in. Open, sign, file.
Never miss a deadline
Miss your annual report and your state can dissolve your LLC. We tell you exactly what's due and when — for the full first year.
Actually free. Not a trial.
The plan is $0. No credit card, no trial clock, no bait-and-switch. The document package ($49.99) exists — but it's never required.
How it works
Three steps. Ten minutes.
No account. No upfront email. Just your answers.
Answer four questions
State, business name, owner count, and EIN status. Two minutes. No prior knowledge needed.
Your plan is ready
We generate a verified, state-specific plan with exact fees, timelines, and your direct filing link.
File it yourself
Follow the checklist, grab the documents if you want them, and file directly with your state — no service, no markup.
How we compare
Free is not a gimmick. See the math.
Every service below charges a fee on top of your required state filing fee. This tool charges nothing — and gets you filing-ready faster.
| Service | Service Fee | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| LegalZoom | $79 + State Fee | 7–10 days |
| ZenBusiness | $49 + State Fee | 5–7 days |
| Incfile | $0 + State Fee* | 5–10 days |
| Northwest | $39 + State Fee | Same day–3 days |
| This Tool | Free (State Fee Only) | 30–60 min |
* Incfile's free plan includes registered agent service for one year, then $119/year.
Transparent pricing
Free plan. Optional documents.
The plan is free, no games. Add the document package only if you want pre-filled templates — it's never required to file.
Start here
Most people only need this. It covers everything required to form your LLC.
- ✓State-specific filing fee & processing time
- ✓8-step formation roadmap
- ✓Business name guidance for your state
- ✓Tax structure overview
- ✓Direct link to your Secretary of State
- ✓Interactive formation checklist
Document Package
Your business name and state are already written in. Open the files, sign, and file. No editing, no Googling what to write.
- ✓Everything in the free plan
- ✓Articles of Organization (pre-filled)
- ✓Operating Agreement (pre-filled)
- ✓EIN Application Guide — step by step
- ✓12-Month Compliance Calendar
- ✓Your business name & state pre-written in every doc
Real results
What they said after filing.
“I'd been putting off forming my LLC for two years thinking it would cost hundreds in legal fees. This got me filing-ready in 20 minutes — I paid nothing but the $75 Wyoming state fee.”
Marcus T.
Freelance Designer, Wyoming
“The state-specific breakdown is what sold me. Actual filing fees, actual processing times, and a direct link to the Secretary of State. Not generic advice you could Google.”
Sarah K.
E-commerce Seller, Texas
“Used LegalZoom for my first business. This gave me a more useful roadmap for free. The document package was exactly what my bank needed when I opened my business account.”
Devon R.
Real Estate Investor, Florida
Common questions about starting an LLC
Your LLC is one afternoon away.
Get your plan free. Follow the checklist. File it yourself. The document package is there if you want it — never required.
This tool provides educational guidance to help you understand the LLC formation process. It is not legal advice. State filing requirements change — always verify current fees and requirements directly with your state's Secretary of State website before filing.