Pick the structure for the next decade of your business.
LLC, corporation, nonprofit, DBA, or sole proprietorship — we file with the right state office, get the EIN, draft the bylaws, and stand behind every filing with a 100% accuracy guarantee.
Five entity types, one accuracy guarantee.
Limited Liability Company
The most popular choice for small businesses, freelancers, and operators.
- Personal asset protection
- Pass-through taxation
- Flexible management
- Less paperwork than a corporation
Corporation
The structure for raising capital, issuing stock, and going public.
- Issue stock + employee equity
- Investor-ready (Delaware ready)
- Strongest liability shield
- Built-in board governance
Nonprofit · 501(c)(3)
Tax-exempt structure for missions, charities, and public-benefit work.
- Tax-deductible donations
- Grant-eligible from day one
- 501(c)(3) federal exemption
- State charitable registration
Doing Business As
Register a trade name to operate under any brand you want.
- Operate under any name
- Open a business bank account
- Multiple brands, one entity
- All 50 states + counties
Sole Proprietorship
The simplest structure — fastest to set up, no separate entity.
- No separate entity needed
- Pass-through taxation
- Operate immediately
- DBA + EIN + license assistance
How the five actually differ.
Not sure? Most operators pick an LLC. Founders raising capital pick a C-Corp.
Why founders pick Document.com
Fast & easy process
Complete formation in 10 minutes with a guided questionnaire — no legal jargon, no blank pages.
100% accuracy guarantee
If we make a filing error, we fix it free — including state and IRS fees.
Expert specialists
Real Document.com formation specialists answer questions, not bots or scripts.
Every required document
Articles, bylaws, EIN, operating agreement — everything the state and IRS require.
Real reviews from operators who filed with us.
“I was so nervous about forming an LLC. The platform made it clear and fast — I'd recommend it to anyone starting a business.”
“Filing for an LLC was a breeze. Clear explanations of every choice made the process very easy.”
“They made starting a business easy — it took an hour to get all the right documents in place.”
“Took the guesswork out of starting my nonprofit. The 501(c)(3) process was simple and streamlined.”
“Setting up a DBA took less than ten minutes. The license check was the part I would've forgotten on my own.”
“Made the complex process of incorporation straightforward. The corporate kit alone was worth the price.”
Questions before you pick
Pick your path — we file the paperwork.
Five entity types, one platform, one accuracy guarantee. Pick a structure above or talk to a formation specialist.