Transparent pricing. State fees pass through at cost.
Most formation services bundle state fees into their pricing in ways that hide the markup. We do not. Our service fee is one line; the state filing fee is a separate line, passed through at exactly what the state charges. You can verify against the state's published fee schedule. Saves money on every filing.
How we handle Transparent Pricing, end-to-end.
Most formation services bundle state fees into their pricing in ways that hide the markup.
Service fee + state fee separate
Every quote shows: our service fee (e.g., $199 LLC formation) and the state filing fee (e.g., $50 Wyoming). Total clear. No bundled markup.
State fee = state's fee
The state fee on our invoice exactly matches what the state SOS charges. Verify against the state's published fee schedule (linked from each state page).
No upcharge for 'expedite'
Some states offer expedited processing for additional state fee. We pass that through too at exactly the state's expedited fee. No markup on expedite.
All-states fee chart
Published all-states fee chart for every service: formation, annual report, RA, foreign qualification, BOI. State-by-state, kept current as states change fees.
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
Transparent transparent pricing pricing.
Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.
How it works
Every File.Business quote shows service fee and state fee separately. Verifiable against state SOS published rates.
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We publish all-states fee chart. Compare LegalZoom, ZenBusiness, Northwest, others. State fees should match across providers; service fees may differ. Markup hidden in 'package pricing' is where transparency reveals competitor cost.
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If you suspect any invoice is wrong, we will pull the state's published fee schedule, show you the math, and refund any difference. Never necessary because we do not markup, but the audit is free.
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