Every single owner business has a choice to stay operating either as a sole proprietor, or form an LLC. Find out which choice makes better sense.

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Filing Fees | $49 + state fee | $49 + state fee | $49 + state fee | Free + state fee | $49 + state fee | $225 + state fee |
Unlimited Name Availability Search | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Articles Of Organization | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Expected Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks | 24-hour processing, Free Express Shipping | 1-2 weeks | 1-2 weeks | Within 1 week | 3 days |
Registered Agent (included for first year) | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ ($159/year) | ✔ | ✘ ($149/year) | ✔ |
Operating Agreement | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ ($99/year) | ✔ | ✘ (+$35) | ✔ |
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