Launch your U.S. business in 10 minutes.
Expert-reviewed filings. EIN + bank intro included. All 50 states.
- Real licensed expert on every filing
- EIN + partner bank introductions included
- State-specific Operating Agreement
- $50–$100 less than LegalZoom
100% accuracy guarantee · Flat fees · No surprise renewals
How it works
Answer a few questions
Tell us your business name, state, and structure in under 10 minutes.
An expert reviews & files
A real PaperCounsel expert checks your documents and files with the state.
Launch with everything
Get your EIN, Operating Agreement, and partner bank introductions.
Most filings are submitted within 1 business day.
We handle the paperwork, you focus on growth.
From filing to EIN to bank introductions, PaperCounsel handles the details so you can launch faster. A licensed expert reviews every filing, and your state-specific Operating Agreement is included.
Form your business in minutes
Form your legal entity in all 50 states with a streamlined 10-minute application. Our AI checks for compliance errors before you submit.
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Compliance calendar — Premium
Every Premium customer gets a 12-month compliance calendar built around their state, with quarterly reminders from our experts so nothing slips.
- Annual report due-date reminders
- State franchise-tax deadlines
- Registered agent record checks
- Operating-agreement amendment nudges
Included with Premium — $249 one-time
Secure document storage
- Operating agreements
- Corporate bylaws
- Stock certificates
- EIN confirmation letters
- Annual report filings
Prepare for tax season
Integrated tax planning tools that categorize your startup expenses and prepare you for your first fiscal year-end filing.
Learn Tax OptimizationChoose the right structure for your business
Not sure which is right?
Take our 2-minute wizard. We’ll ask about your goals, funding plans, and tax situation, then recommend the best structure for your business.
Help me decideStart for $0. Upgrade when you need more.
No hidden fees. State filing fees are shown separately. Every package includes a real AG FinTax expert on your filing.
Basic
Simple formation. State fees only — we make no profit here.
- Name availability check
- Articles of Organization (or Incorporation) filing
- EIN obtainment (IRS Form SS-4) — always free
Pro
The complete kit — most founders start here. $50 less than LegalZoom.
- Everything in Basic
- Custom Operating Agreement (state-specific)
- Business bank account introduction — Comerica / Chase / Mercury
Premium
White-glove service. $100 less than LegalZoom Premium.
- Everything in Pro
- 1-on-1 CPA strategy call (60 min)
- Expedited state filing (where available)
Let's make it official.
Join thousands of founders who launched their business with PaperCounsel this month. No hidden fees. No complicated jargon.
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Rocket-Lawyer-style documents without the subscription. Answer a few questions, we draft it, you download it.
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