Start Your Business the Right Way—Built for Growth, Protection, and Funding
Form your LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit with expert guidance—designed to position your business for long-term success, compliance, and funding opportunities.
The way your business is structured can impact your taxes, liability, and ability to secure funding.
Most formation services stop at filing. We go further by helping you:
- Develop a funding-ready business plan
- Build your brand and online presence
- Position your business for lenders and investors
We don’t just form businesses—we help structure them for funding, growth, and long-term success.
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Expert-Guided Business Formation Process
Business Formation Made Easy
Starting your business is simple with our step-by-step process. Here’s how it works:
- 1. Tell us your business name.
- 2. Answer a few questions.
- 3. We’ll complete and file your paperwork.
- 4. Pick your favorite package.
Choose the Right Business Structure for Your Goals
1Due to state processing delays and closures, filing times may be delayed.
2EIN requires a social security number or taxpayer ID number to file with the IRS.
4Does not include 501c3 Status filing.
*State fees subject to change.
*NY, AZ, NE require newspaper publication and filing, an additional cost of $249.00
*NY counties require newspaper publication and filing. Starting at $450.00
Our Simple Four-Step Business Formation Process
01.
Package Selection
Select your filing package and any additional business services.
02.
Discovery Call
One of our business experts will call you to gather more information about your business.
03.
Filing
We handle your business filings with the Secretary of State.
04.
Delivery
Once approved, we’ll send your business documents via email.
Why Businesses Choose Wise for Formation
Save Time and Money
Our experts handle your filing immediately, saving you time and money while you focus on your business.
Fast Turnaround Time
We guarantee a fast and efficient process to get your LLC, corporation, or nonprofit entity up and running quickly.
Personal Customer Support
Our business specialists are here to answer any questions and guide you through the entire process.
Business Types & Their Benefits
| Business type | How it's unique | Protections & taxation | Drawbacks to consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| | Better for maximum flexibility in managing and running your business; board of directors not required. Unlimited owners (aka “members”) allowed | You’re not personally on the hook for business liabilities. Taxed once or twice; you can choose which can help minimize taxes. | Ongoing fillings and fees to stay in compliance. LLCs can’t go public. Not recognized globally; you may be taxed as a corporation in other countries. |
| | Better for smaller corporations 100 shareholders max Owners can only get common stock | You’re not personally on the hook for business liabilities Taxed once – only shareholders pay on profits received | Ongoing filings and fees to stay in compliance Less management flexibility; must have a board of directors More admin; strict rules about holding meetings and keeping records All shareholders must be U.S. citizens or residents |
| | Best if you plan to go public one day; can issue shares to founders, employees, and investors Unlimited owners (aka “shareholders”) allowed Owners may get preferred stock Recognized internationally Preferred by investors | You’re not personally on the hook for business liabilities Taxed twice – business pays at the corporate level, and shareholders pay on income received | Ongoing filings and fees to stay in compliance Less management flexibility; must have a board of directors More admin; strict rules about holding meetings and keeping records |
| | Best if you’re supporting a good cause and want to protect your personal assets No owners; you can start or oversee a nonprofit, but you can’t technically own it Looks more official to potential donors It gives you access to public and private grants | You’re not personally on the hook for business liabilities. Tax-exempt – if you have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. | Ongoing filings and fees to stay in compliance Less management flexibility; must have a board of directors More admin; strict rules about holding meetings and keeping records Pricier application and filing fees if you try for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status |
FAQs
Yes. This can be helpful for business owners who want the management flexibility of an LLC and want to minimize employment taxes on the profits they receive.
Start Your Business with the Right Foundation
Form your business with a team that understands growth, funding, and long-term success—not just paperwork.
Not sure which entity is right? Speak with an expert before filing.
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