A Freelance Mentors Summit Program Toolkit
Forming a business sounds like a wall of paperwork. It is really a handful of well-trodden steps, and we walk you through every one, tuned to your state and the way you work.
Tell us your state and whether you're forming an LLC or a sole proprietorship. We map the exact steps for your situation.
Find a business name you love, check the domain, then file with your state and track it while they process.
Land your EIN, open business banking, and set up a compliance calendar so you stay in good standing.
This toolkit requires a paid membership.
Forming a business reads like a wall of legal paperwork, but it's really a short sequence of well-trodden steps that vary by state. Business Formation maps the exact path for your situation - an LLC or a sole proprietorship, in your state - and walks you through each step.
You get a clear order of operations instead of piecing it together from a dozen government pages, with each step explained in plain language as you go.
Freelancers ready to make it official - whether you want the liability separation and credibility of an LLC or the simplicity of a sole proprietorship. If you've been operating as "just me" and aren't sure which structure fits or where to start, this is the guided path from decision to done.
A formed business, tracked from filing to good standing: a business name you've checked, your paperwork filed with the state, your EIN, business banking, and a compliance calendar so annual renewals don't sneak up on you.
Not strictly - many freelancers operate as sole proprietors. An LLC adds a legal separation between your business and personal assets, plus a more established look to clients. Business Formation helps you weigh the two and set up whichever you choose.
A sole proprietorship is the simplest and cheapest to start; an LLC costs a bit more and adds paperwork, but it separates your personal assets and reads as more professional. The right call depends on your risk and goals, and the tool walks you through both paths.
It varies by state - some process filings in days, others take weeks. Business Formation tracks your filing while the state works through it, so you know where things stand instead of guessing.
Beyond the filing itself: an EIN (your business tax ID), a business bank account to keep finances separate, and a handle on your ongoing compliance dates. The tool covers each so you finish set up to run, not just registered.
No. It's a guided path through the standard formation steps, tuned to your state - not legal or tax advice and not a substitute for a professional. For questions specific to your situation, talk to an attorney or accountant.