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Tell us about the business
Name, state, what you do, and whether you'll use a trade name.
Business Formation — Sole Proprietorship
Simplest structure · Fastest setup · For solo operators
The freelancer’s structure
Operate as a sole prop, starting at $99 + filing fees.
The simplest, fastest legal structure for one-person businesses. We handle the DBA, the EIN, the business license — you start invoicing this week.
4.8/5 · 50,000+ reviewsMost filings in 1–2 weeks
What you actually need
- DBA / fictitious nameIf using a trade name
- EIN / Federal Tax IDAll packages
- Business licenseMost cities
- Sales tax permitPro +
- LLC conversion (later)Upgrade Path
Why sole prop
Simple structure for one-person businesses.
You + the business are one
No separate entity — simplest legal structure, no separate tax return.
Pass-through taxation
Income flows to your Schedule C; no double tax, no entity-level filing.
Operate immediately
No incorporation paperwork — start invoicing the day your DBA + license land.
All 50 states
Filing rules vary; we route DBA, EIN, and license to the right offices.
No liability shield
Personal assets aren't protected from business debts. Worth knowing — we'll suggest LLC if it fits.
100% accuracy guarantee
If we make a filing error, we fix it free — including state and IRS fees.
The process
Three steps, invoicing this week.
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Pick what you need
DBA, EIN, business license, sales tax permit — only what your situation requires.
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We file the right paperwork
Federal EIN with the IRS, DBA with state or county, license with city. You focus on the work.
Packages
Three options. Same accuracy guarantee.
+ state / county / city fees · varies by location
Starter
Get the basics in place — DBA, EIN, license check.
$99
+ state / county filing fees
- DBA / fictitious name registration
- EIN (Federal Tax ID) filing
- Business license requirements lookup
- Digital document storage
- Email support
Most popular
Pro
Set up like a real business from day one.
$199
+ state / county filing fees
- Everything in Starter
- Local business license filing assistance
- Independent contractor agreement template
- Sales tax permit (if required)
- Bank-ready documentation kit
- Accounting setup checklist
- Priority processing
Upgrade Path
Sole prop now, LLC ready when you grow.
$299
+ state / county filing fees
- Everything in Pro
- Future LLC conversion package
- Operating Agreement template (for later)
- Tax-strategy consultation reference
- Annual compliance reminders
- Dedicated account manager
100% Accuracy Guarantee on every package
Frequently asked
Questions before you file
Get started
Your business, operating this week.
Pick a state, pick a package. We file the DBA, get the EIN, and check your local license requirements — you start invoicing.