How much does it cost to start an LLC or corporation?
The state's filing fee depends on the state and the entity: an LLC ranges from $35 to $500 ($125 in Florida), and corporation fees are in a separate table ($70 in Florida). Our plans start at $0 plus that fee. See LLC cost by state and corporation cost by state.
How long does it take?
Processing time is set by each state and changes; many states, such as Florida through Sunbiz, post the dates they are working on. We submit your filing as soon as your order is complete.
Do I need to live in the state?
No. You need a registered agent with a street address in the state, which we provide in every state we sell. You can also name your own agent.
What is a registered agent?
The person or company that receives lawsuits and official state mail for your LLC or corporation at a street address in the state during business hours.
Can I get an EIN without a Social Security number?
Yes, with IRS Form SS-4. We prepare it for owners outside the US. Read the guide: EIN without an SSN or ITIN. The IRS charges nothing; our preparation is included in Complete and Launch and costs $59 on Essential.
Does an LLC pay state income tax?
It depends on the state, so ask a CPA. In Florida, for example, there is no personal income tax and only LLCs taxed as C corporations pay the state's 5.5% corporate income tax. Every state page lists its yearly state costs.
When is the annual report due?
Each state sets its own date and fee: see the state pages in LLC cost by state. For Florida LLCs it is between January 1 and May 1 every year, starting the year after you form, and after May 1 it costs $400 more.
Can Coral Filings give me legal or tax advice?
No. Coral Filings is not a law firm and does not give legal or tax advice. We prepare and file documents. For advice on your situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA.
Which states do you cover?
We form LLCs in every state and D.C. except Tennessee, for now (it charges per member), and corporations in every state and D.C. except Indiana and Mississippi, for now. We act as your registered agent in every state we sell, or you can name your own. Only the Founder Abroad bundle (a Florida LLC bundle) is Florida-specific. See LLC cost by state and corporation cost by state.
Can you form a C-Corp or an S-Corp?
Yes, in the states where the corporation fee is confirmed. We form the corporation. For an S-Corp, you file IRS Form 2553 yourself and we do not file it; a CPA should advise you. Individuals who are not US residents cannot own S-Corporation stock. See LLC, C-Corp or S-Corp.
How are certified translations prepared?
We prepare a draft with AI assistance, then a human translator reviews, corrects and certifies it before it is released to you. See certified translation.
Can I talk to someone in Spanish?
Yes. Every document, email and support reply is available in Spanish or English. Calls are answered by our AI assistant, which records them, and a team member follows up.