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We register new Corporation or LLC for free in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia and Delaware. No upselling any additional services or products. We only collect mandatory registration fees and pay it to the government.

One Stop Tax Service

Get all your new LLC documents for free

Article of Organization

Certificate of LLC

Tax Id Number (EIN)

Operating Agreement

Your new corporation documents for free

Article of Incorporation

Certificate of Corporation

Tax Id Number (EIN)

Corporation Bylaws

Why incorporate with NumberSquad?

NumberSquad is a small business accounting firm, working with 600 plus business owners across the US.  We have incorporated over 1,000 companies so far. We offer free and reliable new company registration service to build positive relationship with entrepreneurs.

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100% free service

Save your money and energy for future. Starting new business often requires a lot of effort and huge investment.

easy to start your incorporation

Simple start

Simplified online application form to save you time, energy and labor. No unnecessary questions or information.

expert tax team, bookkeeping experts

Expert team

We are specialized in small business accounting and tax. Hundreds of businesses incorporated with us.

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Secure & no up-selling

Unlike the most websites, you are not required to buy any services from us. Register your company for free.

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How it Works

You choose the name for your company, we take care of the rest.

how our incorporate service works

Choose your company name

Choose the company type: LLC or Corporation

Fill out the simplified application form

Pay mandatory state fee for company registration

We process your company registration. Usually it is done within 24 business hours. Some states take longer.

Your company documents are ready.

Open your bank account and start running your business.

Requirements

Before you start, make sure you have a name in mind for your new company.

Application Form

Fill out all the information in the application form. Please make sure all the information is correct. We are not responsible for verifying accuracy of the information
you provide.

Pay State Fee

State Corporation Commission charge fees for registering corporations and LLC's. We collect that mandatory government fee and it is non-refundable. However, our service is
totally free.

Social Security Number

We need at least one of the organizers social security number to get EIN. EIN can be obtained without SSN by submitting Form SS-4. Our application currently does not support that.

Glossary of Important LLC Documents

Our free LLC registration service provide you with all the key documents to launch your new business.

glossary of common words in LLC

Article of LLC: A legal document filed with the state to establish the limited liability company. The article creates rights, powers, duties, liabilities and other obligations between each member of an LLC and also between the LLC and its members.

Certificate of the LLC: A legal document issued by the state to establish the company. It is also called certificate of organization or certificate of formation.

Trade Name or DBA: DBA (Doing Business As) is the name you operate your company under.

Tax Id: Tax id is the number issued by the IRS to file and pay company's federal taxes. It is also called EIN (Employer Identification Number).

Operating Agreement: A legal document that outlines the ownership and member duties of your Limited Liability Company. This agreement allows you to set out the financial and working relations among business owners ("members") and between members and managers.

Types of Business Entities

Learn more about definitions of most common company types.

Sole proprietorships

Sole proprietorships are the most basic and (usually) simplest form of business organization. The sole proprietorship is not a legal entity separate and apart from its owner.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Limited liability companies (LLCs) are owned by members and combines the tax advantages of a partnership or limited partnership with the liability protection of a corporation. LLCs are created under state law.

S Corporations

S corporations are hybrid corporations that combine some of the tax advantages of a partnership with the liability protection of a corporation.

Corporations

Corporations are business entities created under state law. They are characterized as artificial persons created for the purpose of conducting business. As such, they can hire employees, enter into contracts, acquire assets, and incur liabilities. Owners have limited liability.

General partnerships

General partnerships are associations of two or more persons as co-owners to carry on a business with the intention of making a profit (even if no profit is earned). The co-owners personally share the risks and rewards of all phases of the business. Each partner is jointly and severally liable for the partnership’s obligations.

Qualified joint venture

Qualified joint venture is a joint venture involving the conduct of a trade or business if (1) the only members of the joint venture are married, (2) both spouses materially participate in the trade or business, and (3) both spouses elect not to be treated as a partnership.

Frequently asked questions

What is the catch? Why does NumberSquad provide free incorporation service?

NumberSquad is a small business accounting firm providing bookkeeping, tax and payroll services. We would like to build positive relationship with entrepreneurs by empowering them with a free company registration tool.

Get more information about NumberSquad.

What company documents do I need to start by business?

You need following LLC documents that you need to open a bank account and launch your business;

  • Article of LLC
  • Certificate of LLC
  • EIN
  • Operating Agreement

In some cases you may also need resolution and DBA registration.

If you start your new business as a Corporation, you will need following documents;

  • Articles of Corporation
  • Certificate of Incorporation from the State Corporation Commission
  • Tax id number (EIN)
  • By-laws of the Corporation

Which state should I register my company?

Your corporation or LLC should be registered to the state in which business operations take place. For example, if you incorporated your company in Delaware and open a restaurant in District of Columbia under the same company, you will still need to register your corporation to DC and pay all DC taxes and obtain licenses.

However, if you are planning to establish a Start-up company and raise funds from investors, you may need to register your corporation in Delaware.