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Step 1 · Your state

Where are you forming your business?

Your LLC lives in the state where you file. For most people that's home: the state where you live and do the work.

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Step 2 · Your name

What are we forming, and what's it called?

We search your state's registry before anything is filed, so your name doesn't bounce. Not settled yet? You can skip the name and tell us later.

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Step 3 · Point of contact

Who should we talk to about this filing?

If the state needs anything while your filing is in motion, this is the person we reach out to.

Your details are used for this filing only — never sold, never shared beyond what the state requires.

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Step 4 · The business

Tell us a little about the business.

All optional — it helps us point you to the right setup, nothing more.

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Step 5 · Registered agent

Every LLC needs a registered agent. Who's yours?

Your state requires a physical address (no P.O. boxes) where legal and state mail can be received during business hours. You can be your own — or we can do it and keep your home address off the public record.

Step 6 · Your package

Pick how much you want handled.

Every package includes your actual state filing with our 100% accuracy guarantee. State fees are separate and go straight to your state.

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Step 8 · Filing details

Last details for the paperwork.

This is what actually goes on your Articles of Organization. Leave anything blank and we'll collect it before we file.

Step 9 · Review

Look it over. Then make it official.

Nothing files and nothing is charged until you place the order.

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By placing your order you authorize Groundwork to prepare and submit your formation documents, and you agree to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Refund Policy. State filing fees are paid to your state and are not refundable once submitted.

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We've got it from here.

Here's what happens next: we run your name check, prepare your Articles of Organization, and submit them to your state. You'll get an email at every milestone — and your documents land in your inbox the moment the state approves.