Entity Conversion
$299 to legally change your entity type while preserving EIN, contracts, and operating history.
Convert your entity type without dissolution
Entity Conversion (statutory conversion) changes your legal entity type while preserving the EIN, contracts, bank accounts, and operating history. Most common conversions:
- LLC → C-Corporation · Most frequent. Required before most US venture capital rounds. We file Articles of Conversion plus new Articles of Incorporation.
- LLC → S-Corporation election · A subset case: the LLC keeps its form but elects S-Corp tax treatment via Form 2553. See our S-Corp election service ($0 service fee).
- Single-member LLC → Multi-member LLC · Add new members. Requires amended Operating Agreement; conversion not always needed if state allows direct amendment.
- Corporation → LLC · Less common. Usually driven by simplification or tax planning. Has tax implications.
- Partnership → LLC · Typical when partners want liability protection.
What's included
- Articles of Conversion drafted and filed with the state.
- New formation documents prepared for the receiving entity type.
- Coordination with state registry for EIN preservation where allowed.
- Updated Operating Agreement or Bylaws for the new entity type.
- Filing tracking and confirmation upon state acceptance.
- Specialist consultation included to confirm conversion is right for your situation.
Timing: Most conversions complete in 3-7 business days, depending on state processing. Rush service available in eligible states.
Tax implications: Conversion can trigger gain recognition for tax purposes depending on the directions (e.g., C-Corp → LLC). We recommend coordinating with a CPA before filing. Find one in our directory.
Start your conversion
$299 service fee + state fee. Specialist consultation included.
Begin Entity ConversionOn the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.