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Form A Business

Receive access to thousands of qualified lawyers to start your business right.

Get a lawyer to form your LLC for only $149 + filing fees

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Receive three months of support with legal advice and consultation.

3 Easy Steps

  1. Sign up

    Complete checkout and fill out the questionnaire in the Small Business Portal.

  2. Speak with a lawyer

    Schedule a consultation or get on the phone ASAP.

  3. Worry-free filing

    Get back to running your business while your lawyer files all required documents.

Start your business
the right way.

We know that setting up a new business entity can feel like just one more box you need to check off. It may not seem that important compared to everything else needed to start a business, but creating a proper entity is critical.  

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“Let me run it by my lawyer”

Select a topic to learn more:

Bussiness Legal Plan

Receive continued legal support after forming your business with three months of LegalShield’s personal legal plan plus the home business supplement. With access to a law firm, you won’t waste time trying to deal with complex business legal issues on your own.

Business Name Check

Find the right name for your business. Your lawyer will make sure your chosen business name is legally available and doesn’t infringe on other business registrations.

Business Startup Consultation

Simply answer a few basic questions about your business and after joining as a member, you can schedule a legal consultation with your lawyer. They will get back with you in as little as four business hours. Your lawyer will discuss your business goals and help you properly form an LLC.  

Entity Formation

Forming a business entity protects your personal assets and unlocks the ability to open bank accounts, enter into contracts, hire employees, and get business licenses and permits under your business. Launch by LegalShield gives you access to a law firm to help form an LLC. 

Tax ID/EIN

Your lawyer will file the required paperwork to receive your Employer Identification Number (EIN). This Federal Tax Identifier not only allows the IRS to recognize your business for tax reporting purposes, but an EIN also empowers you to open bank accounts and apply for credit in your business’s name.

Worry-Free Filing

We’ve taken the confusion out of filing your business LLC formation. Your LegalShield lawyer will prepare all of the necessary paperwork to properly form your LLC. Following your review and approval, we’ll submit your documents to the state on your behalf so you can be confident knowing it was done right. 

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Form Your Business With Confidence

Unlike other companies, we don’t offer quick DIY solutions that leave you to figure out the details on your own. With Launch by LegalShield, you will always talk to your lawyer who will assist you through the entire LLC formation. We’re here every step of the way. 

And we don’t just disappear once your business is formed. You’ll receive three months of continued support with legal advice and consultation on a wide variety of business matters.

  • With Launch by LegalShield, you have direct access.
  • You’ll never have to rely on DIY solutions.
  • Get three months of LegalShield’s personal legal plan plus the home business supplement so you can focus on what you do best – running your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will you help me pick the business entity that’s best for my business?
Yes. The first step of the process is to have a phone consultation with your business formation lawyer. During the call you’ll discuss the details of your business idea and your lawyer will help you determine the right type of business entity for your situation. Working directly with a local small business lawyer, as opposed to just filling out an online form, is one of the main differences between Launch by LegalShield and other “start a business” legal services.
How much does it cost to start a business in my state?

Every new business must pay a filing fee. Each state sets their own fee and LegalShield makes no money on the filing fees. To estimate your state filing fees, use our state filing calculator.

How long does the process take? When can I get my Tax ID?

Your membership application is typically processed the same day you submit your information and payment, but can take up to 48 hours (excluding holidays and weekends). During the checkout process, you’ll be asked to select a time for your small business lawyer to contact you. Once your membership application is processed, your lawyer will reach you to you in as little as four hours or at the time you’ve selected. After your consultation, the rest of the  process takes between 3 and 5 business days on average.