Limited liability companies
Start your LLC. Stay compliant.
From formation and EIN to annual tax filings, we help you set up your LLC properly and keep it in good standing.
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Service
LLC Services
What's included
- LLC formation filings
- EIN application
- Tax classification and S corp election (Form 2553)
- Annual LLC tax returns (Schedule C, 1065, 1120-S)
- Form 5472 for foreign-owned single-member LLCs
Sound familiar?
Setting up an LLC raises tax questions early
- Which state should you form in?
- How will the LLC be taxed — and should you elect S corp status?
- Do you need an EIN, and how do you get one?
- Foreign-owned LLCs have additional reporting requirements
The service
What an LLC is
A limited liability company combines elements of sole proprietorships and corporations, offering liability protection with flexible tax treatment.
By default, a single-member LLC is treated as a disregarded entity and a multi-member LLC as a partnership, but an LLC can elect to be taxed as an S corporation or C corporation. We help you choose and file accordingly.
- LLC formation filings
- EIN application
- Tax classification and S corp election (Form 2553)
- Annual LLC tax returns (Schedule C, 1065, 1120-S)
- Form 5472 for foreign-owned single-member LLCs
- Bookkeeping and payroll setup
Who needs it
- Freelancers and consultants formalizing their business
- New small businesses and startups
- Non-U.S. residents and NRIs forming a U.S. LLC
- Existing LLC owners who need annual filings
Documents to have ready
- Proposed LLC name and state of formation
- Member names, addresses and ownership percentages
- SSN or ITIN of the responsible party (if available)
- Passport copy for non-U.S. members
- Business address and description of activities
Don't have everything? Start anyway — we'll tell you exactly what's missing.
Process
How it works
What to expect with our LLC Services service.
- 01
Tell us about your situation
Share a few details online or by phone so we understand what you need.
- 02
Upload your documents
Send your documents through our secure upload — from your phone or computer.
- 03
Professional review
We recommend a structure and tax classification, prepare formation filings and apply for your EIN.
- 04
File & track
You receive your formation documents and EIN, and we set up a calendar for your ongoing filings.
The details
Forms, deadlines and common mistakes
What the LLC Services process involves, so you know what to expect before you start.
Forms involved
- Schedule C (Form 1040)
- Default for a single-member LLC owned by an individual
- Form 1065 + Schedules K-1
- Default for an LLC with two or more members (taxed as a partnership)
- Form 8832 / Form 2553
- Elections to be taxed as a corporation or an S corporation
- Form SS-4
- Application for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Key deadlines
- March 15
- Form 1065 for multi-member LLCs (calendar year)
- April 15
- Single-member LLC income on the owner's Form 1040
A due date on a weekend or legal holiday moves to the next business day. See all tax deadlines.
Common mistakes we fix
- Mixing personal and business money, which makes the books and the return harder to support
- Missing the March 15 partnership deadline — late Form 1065 penalties apply per member, per month
- Electing S corporation status without running payroll for the owner
Pricing
Fees depend on how complex your situation is — for example the number of forms, states, accounts or years involved. You get a quote before any work begins, and there is no charge for the first conversation.
Official sources
General information, not advice for your situation. Read our disclaimer.
Prepared by professionals. Explained clearly.
- Registered Electronic Return Originator (ERO) with the IRS
- Returns prepared by CPAs, CAs, EAs and PTIN-holding tax professionals
- Practice guided by IRS Circular 230
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