Our $199 service fee covers preparing and filing your Articles of Organization. In total: $199 + $150 Illinois state filing fee = $349 due today. We collect the state's share with your order and pay it to the state at cost.
Form Your LLCChoose a unique name for your Illinois LLC. The name must include "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company" and cannot be too similar to an existing Illinois business. We run a free name availability check before filing so you know your name is clear.
We prepare your Articles of Organization and submit them to the Illinois Secretary of State. The state's share ($150: Illinois state filing fee) is collected with your order and paid to the state at cost. Once approved, your LLC is a legal entity in Illinois.
An Employer Identification Number is your LLC's federal tax ID. You need it to open a business bank account, hire employees, and file taxes. We walk you through the IRS application so it's done correctly the first time.
With your LLC formed and your EIN in hand, you can open a business bank account, sign contracts under your LLC name, and start taking on clients or customers. Your registered agent service is active from day one, so you're covered for any legal correspondence.
Registered agent: first year included with your LLC, then $99/year
Form Your LLCOur $199 fee is the only charge from us — no hidden upsells. If we make an error preparing your filing, we correct and refile it at no charge.