Business Formation Assistant (2026)

Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps

Register your business in your state using our online Business Formation Assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and we will prepare and file the paperwork necessary to form your business in the state of your choosing. Once approved, receive your business certificate electronically along with any other essential formation services selected. Fast, Easy & Secure!

Get Started By Selecting a Business Type:

An LLC (Limited Liability Company) can have a single owner or multiple members and offers personal asset protection. LLC is the most popular business structure.

A DBA (Doing Business As) Name allows you to use your business name without creating a new entity. You can also create a DBA as an alternate name for an LLC.

A Corporation or S-Corporation offers personal asset protection like an LLC, but can issue stocks and go public. Almost all large businesses are corporations.

A Partnership is two or more people in business together for-profit. Like a DBA, the members have unlimited personal liability for the actions of the business.

A Nonprofit Organization offers personal asset protection and can operate for religious, charitable, or public benefit. A nonprofit can apply for grants and tax-exempt status.

An S-Corporation is a pass-through entity like an LLC, and passes income, losses, deductions and credits through to its hsareholders. You must file form 2553 to elect s-corp status.

Business Formation FAQ

What business types can be formed using this online assistant?

Business types that are formed using this online assistant:

A Limited Liability Company (LLC)
A Doing Business As Name (DBA)
A Corporation
An S-Corporation

A Partnership
A Professional Association
A Limited Liability Partnership
A Non-Profit Organization

Whats the difference between a DBA and an LLC?

Personal liability protection, also called "the corporate veil". An LLC protects owners from being personally accountable for business liabilities or debts. A (DBA), also called a Trade name, Fictitious name, or assumed name, does not.

Which business structures offer personal liability protection?

LLCs, Corporations and Nonprofit Organizations can offer personal liability protection, referred to as the "corporate veil". DBA names and Partnerships do not.

Whats the difference between a Corporation and an LLC?

Both LLCs and Corporations offer personal liability protection, referred to as the "corporate veil". However, the LLC is considered a less formal business structure and can be easier to maintain as they have less record keeping requirements. A corporation can issue shares of stock and go public, an LLC cannot.

Do I have to hire an attorney to form a business?

There is no need to hire an attorney to form your business. You can use a streamlined service like NFS US for a fraction of the cost of an attorney, saving you a great deal of time, effort and money. We bundle multiple business products together into one easy-to-use assistant, and insure your documents are submitted correctly and without error. Although we cannot offer legal advice, we can provide helpful information about the most common startup questions and help simplify the initial formation process.

How to Apply

Why Choose Us?

Just like you, NFS US is a locally owned small business. With 15+ years of experience helping entrepreneurs start and maintain their businesses, we make the process simple, accurate, and convenient. From business formation and name registration to ongoing filing support, we bring multiple services together in one easy-to-use assistant — backed by dedicated customer support every step of the way.