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Trusted by founders across all 50 states

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

1

Answer a few questions

Tell us your business name, state, and structure in under 10 minutes.

2

An expert reviews & files

A real PaperCounsel expert checks your documents and files with the state.

3

Launch with everything

Get your EIN, Operating Agreement, and partner bank introductions.

Most filings are submitted within 1 business day.

Expert-Reviewed Filings
Legal Review
EIN Included
All 50 States
Flat Fees, No Surprises
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. 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.

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Transparent pricing

Start 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.

$79one-time
  • 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 — most founders start here. $50 less than LegalZoom.

$199one-time
  • Everything in Basic
  • Custom Operating Agreement (state-specific)
  • Business bank account introduction — Comerica / Chase / Mercury
Select Pro

Premium

White-glove service. $100 less than LegalZoom Premium.

$249one-time
  • Everything in Pro
  • 1-on-1 CPA strategy call (60 min)
  • Expedited state filing (where available)
Go Premium

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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100% accuracy guarantee · Flat fees · No surprise renewals

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 attorney review. From $99, $50–$100 less than LegalZoom.

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