LLC Formation for Marketing Agencies
Scale campaigns, not legal bills. Form your marketing agency LLC with Lovie — EIN, registered agent, and compliance handled so you can focus on retainers.
You've spent years driving results for clients under someone else's logo. You know how to get the retainer, build the team, and actually move the numbers. Lovie gets your agency formed, your EIN sorted, and your compliance handled — so you can get that first contract signed and start building the client roster you actually want.
You can do it better. Now go do it — for yourself.
Enterprise clients need a W-9 from a business entity, not your personal SSN.
The problem
- Enterprise procurement departments require a W-9 with a business EIN — freelancing under your SSN disqualifies you from the deal
- $500+ with Stripe Atlas, then $100/yr registered agent after year one — fees that eat into agency margins
- Weeks figuring out LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp for a multi-service agency with media buying, content, and SEO
- Separate bills for registered agent, mail forwarding, and compliance tracking — each adding to your overhead
- Missing state filing deadlines while you're deep in a client's Q4 campaign launch
How Lovie solves it
- $20/mo — formation, EIN, registered agent, mail, and compliance included
- Filed as soon as you approve — send a W-9, sign that retainer, and start onboarding the client
- Lovie recommends the right entity structure for agencies, consultancies, and multi-service firms
- Lovie tracks your state deadlines and keeps you compliant while you're managing client campaigns
- Convert from LLC to C-Corp when you're ready to raise a round or bring on equity partners — included
Lovie handles every step. Formation to compliance. Zero surprises.
Agency-ready. Close the retainer.
- Close Deals, Not Browser Tabs
- Enterprise clients won't wait while you sort out LLC formation. Lovie gets your entity, EIN, and W-9 ready so you can close retainers before the prospect's budget goes to another agency.
- One Price, Better ROI Than Your Best Campaign
- $20/mo covers formation, registered agent, mail, compliance, and EIN. Every dollar saved on legal is a dollar for ad spend, tools, or your first hire.
- Scales With the Agency
- Solo LLC today. Multi-partner C-Corp when you bring on founders. Lovie handles each transition without separate legal bills at every stage.
You build brands for clients. Let Lovie build yours.
- Retainer-Ready Before the Prospect Goes Cold
- Enterprise clients expect vendors to be legitimate before they'll commit. Lovie forms your LLC so you can send a W-9, sign the retainer, and start onboarding — not scramble to incorporate while the procurement team moves on.
- Protect Your Margins, Not a Lawyer's
- $20/mo covers formation, state fees, registered agent, mail scanning, and EIN. That's $1,500+ you're not spending on a business attorney — put it toward ad spend, a HubSpot subscription, or your first contractor hire.
- Shield Your Personal Assets from Client Disputes
- Marketing agencies handle client budgets and make performance promises. If a campaign underperforms and a client sues, your LLC keeps your personal savings, home, and car out of the settlement. Lovie makes sure that protection is properly in place.
- Freelancer to Full-Service Agency
- Start with an LLC for your solo consultancy. As you hire a team, add service lines, or raise capital, Lovie scales with you. LLC-to-C-Corp conversion is included when you're ready for investors or equity hires.
- Serve US Clients from Anywhere
- Running campaigns from Lisbon, Bali, or Dubai? International marketers form Delaware and Wyoming LLCs through Lovie to sign retainers with American companies. No US address or visit required.
- Compliance That Doesn't Eat Your Billable Hours
- Between client campaigns, content calendars, and media buying, you're not tracking annual report due dates. Lovie monitors every compliance deadline and reminds you before anything lapses — so you stay in good standing while managing Q4 launches.
Questions about forming your marketing agency.
- Do I need an LLC for my freelance marketing work?
- Yes — especially if you handle client budgets, manage ad spend, or make performance promises. Without an LLC, a client dispute over campaign results could reach your personal assets. Enterprise clients also require a W-9 from a business entity before signing retainers. Lovie forms your LLC for you.
- What about client retainer agreements? Do I need an entity first?
- For most freelance clients, you can sign agreements as a sole proprietor. But enterprise procurement departments require a W-9 with a business EIN, proof of incorporation, and sometimes certificates of insurance. Having your LLC ready means you never lose a deal to paperwork.
- Should my marketing agency be an LLC or a C-Corp?
- Most agencies start as an LLC — simpler, more tax-flexible, and easier to maintain. If you plan to raise venture capital, offer equity to senior hires, or build toward acquisition, a C-Corp may be better. Lovie walks you through the tradeoffs based on your agency's growth plans.
- What does the $20/mo include for marketing agencies?
- Everything: LLC or C-Corp formation, state filing fees, EIN registration, registered agent service, digital mail scanning, AI-guided compliance, and a real-time dashboard. No add-ons, no surprise fees. Cancel anytime.
- Can I structure my agency for multiple service lines under one LLC?
- Yes. Most multi-service agencies (SEO, PPC, social media, content, branding) operate under a single LLC. You don't need separate entities unless you want to isolate liability between fundamentally different business lines — like separating your agency from a SaaS product.
- I'm an international marketer. Can I form a US agency with Lovie?
- Absolutely. Many international marketing professionals form Delaware or Wyoming LLCs through Lovie to serve US clients and sign retainers with American companies. No US address, SSN, or visit required. Lovie handles everything remotely.
- Can Lovie convert my LLC to a C-Corp when I scale?
- Yes. When you're ready to bring on investors, issue equity to senior hires, or restructure, Lovie handles the LLC-to-C-Corp conversion — included in your subscription. No separate lawyer fees.
- What about hiring contractors and building a team?
- Once your LLC is formed and you have your EIN, you can bring on freelance writers, designers, and media buyers as independent contractors (issuing 1099s) or W-2 employees. Lovie handles the entity and EIN — payroll and contractor agreements are set up separately.
Start your formation with Lovie — $20/month, everything included. Cancel anytime.