What is an LLC?
A limited liability company is a business structure registered with a state. It separates your business from you personally, so in general the business's debts and lawsuits stay with the business. It's the most common choice for small businesses, rental properties, freelancers, and online stores. If you're unsure whether an LLC is right for you, an accountant or attorney can advise you.
What do I get?
Every order is our Complete LLC package: we check your name, prepare and file your Articles of Organization (called a Certificate of Formation in some states), get your EIN from the IRS, and give you an operating agreement template. You get the state's filing receipt and your stamped, approved Articles as PDFs, plus reminders before your annual report and other deadlines.
Need a certified copy or a Certificate of Good Standing? Both are included: you pay only the state's own cost for them, with no service fee. State rush filing works the same way where your state offers it: you pay only the state's rush fee. The only paid extra is a printed, mailed document kit ($39).
How fast is it, really?
We file your LLC with the state within 1 hour of a complete order during business hours (Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM, Fri 8 AM–12 PM ET). Orders placed after hours are filed by 9 AM the next business day.
Approval is up to the state. Some approve online filings within minutes; others take days or weeks. Use the state lookup to see what's typical for yours. We email your documents the moment they're approved.
When do you file?
We file within the hour Monday to Thursday, 8 AM–7 PM, and Friday, 8 AM–12 PM Eastern. Orders placed after hours are filed by 9 AM the next business day. We're closed Saturdays.
What's the state fee?
Every state charges its own fee to form an LLC, from about $35 to $500 depending on the state. It's paid to the state, and we pass it through at cost with no markup. You'll see your state's exact fee and your total before you pay. The same goes for any certified copy, Good Standing certificate or rush option you add: you pay the state's own cost, nothing more.
Can I get approved faster?
Many states sell expedited review for an extra state fee. If yours does, add State rush filing at checkout. It's included: you pay only the state's own rush fee, with no service fee from us. The state lookup shows each state's rush options, and we confirm the exact fee before charging you.
What is your refund policy?
Cancel before we file and you get a full 100% refund. After we file, the $99 service fee and state fees aren't refundable, unless the state rejects it because of our mistake, in which case we refile free or refund the $99 (your choice). Full Refund Policy
Do I need a registered agent?
Almost every state requires one: a person or company with an in-state street address who accepts official mail and legal papers for your LLC during business hours. You can be your own if you have an address in the state. If you don't have an in-state address, you can use a commercial registered agent service; we can point you to one. (In New York, the Secretary of State fills this role, so one isn't required.)
What is an EIN, and do I need one?
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your business's federal tax ID from the IRS. You'll usually need one to open a business bank account, hire employees, or file business taxes. It's included with every order. We apply for it once your LLC is approved.
Is HourLLC a law firm?
No. We're a document filing service. We file the information you give us on official state forms. We don't give legal or tax advice, and we won't choose your state, structure, or tax setup for you.