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Expert-guided business formation. EIN support and banking introductions included. Available in all 50 states.

Real expert on every filing
EIN + partner bank introductions included
State-specific Operating Agreement
$50–$100 less than LegalZoom

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Dedicated expert support · Flat fees · No surprise renewals

How it works

Answer a few questions

Tell us your business name, state, and structure in 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.

Processing timelines vary by state and filing requirements.

Expert-Guided Formation

Expert Guidance

EIN Included

All 50 States

Flat Fees, No Surprises

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Automated compliance reminders

Real experts on every filing

We handle the paperwork, you focus on growth.

From filing to EIN to bank introductions, PaperCounsel handles the details so you can launch faster. An expert reviews every filing, and your state-specific Operating Agreement is included.

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.

Business Compliance Tracker — 8 automated reminders

Annual report filings
Franchise tax due dates
Business license renewals
Federal tax deadlines
State tax deadlines
Registered agent renewals
BOI compliance tracking
EIN related notifications

Premium

Included — $249 one-time

12-month calendar + quarterly nudges

Lifetime document backup — secure cloud vault

Centralized business records vault with secure cloud storage and easy document retrieval.

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Store:

EIN letters
Articles of Organization / Incorporation
Operating agreements
Annual reports
Ownership documents
Tax documents
Corporate bylaws & stock certificates

Form your business in minutes

Form your legal entity in all 50 states with a streamlined application. Our technology and experts help streamline the formation process and reduce common filing errors.

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Prepare for tax season

Integrated tax planning tools that categorize your startup expenses and prepare you for your first fiscal year-end filing.

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Categorized • Ready for filing

Choose the right structure for your business

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Ideal for small business owners who want personal liability protection and flexible tax options.

C-Corporation

The standard choice for startups planning to raise venture capital or issue stock.

S-Corporation Election

A tax election that can reduce self-employment taxes once your business is profitable.

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.

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Transparent pricing

Start for $79. 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 to get you started.

$79+ state fees

Name availability check
Articles of Organization (or Incorporation) filing
EIN obtainment (IRS Form SS-4) — always free

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Pro

The complete kit for most founders.

$199one-time

Everything in Basic
Custom Operating Agreement (state-specific)
Business bank account introduction — Comerica, Chase, Mercury

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Premium

White-glove support from a dedicated expert. State filing fees are billed separately and are not included in package pricing.

$249one-time

Everything in Pro
1-on-1 Expert Consultation (60 min)
Expedited state filing (where available)

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Customer Success Stories

What founders get from PaperCounsel: expert review on every filing, state fees shown up front, and a team that answers within one business day.

Client Reviews

Verified reviews, published as they arrive

Every completed filing gets a review request. We publish only reviews we can verify — no placeholders and no purchased ratings.

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Founder Experiences

First-time founders, serial founders, and visa holders

H-1B, L-1, EAD, and ITIN holders form entities with us every week. The wizard knows the visa rules for S-Corps so you never file the wrong entity.

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Formation Case Studies

Entity-by-entity, state-by-state guidance

Guides for LLC vs S-Corp, C-Corp for fundraising, PLLCs for licensed professionals, Series LLCs for real estate, and nonprofits — written by our formation experts.

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Our Commitment

Dedicated expert support throughout your formation journey

If a filing error on our side causes a state rejection, we correct and refile at no additional package cost. State fees are always shown up front.

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Join thousands of founders who launched their business with PaperCounsel this month. No hidden fees. No complicated jargon.

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Estate planning

Your business is protected. Is your family?

Two out of three adults die without a will — and a court decides what happens to their assets and children. Write your will or living trust online with expert review. From $99, $50–$100 less than LegalZoom.

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