Free Business Formation Tools & Calculators
Free interactive tools for entrepreneurs: formation cost calculator, state comparison, entity type quiz, and EIN timeline tracker. Embed on your site or cite our data.
Interactive formation tools
- Formation Cost Calculator — Interactive calculator comparing LLC, C-Corp, and Nonprofit formation costs across all 50 states. Includes filing fees, registered agent costs, and first-year total estimates.
- State-by-State Comparison — Side-by-side comparison of any two states on filing fees, processing time, franchise tax, income tax, and annual report requirements.
- Entity Type Decision Quiz — 4-question interactive quiz that recommends LLC, C-Corporation, or Nonprofit based on funding plans, ownership structure, tax preferences, and complexity tolerance.
- Delaware vs Wyoming Cost Calculator — Compare total LLC or C-Corp formation and maintenance costs between Delaware and Wyoming over 1-10 years. Includes state fees, franchise tax, and registered agent.
- EIN Timeline Tracker — Visual timeline showing exactly how long it takes to get an EIN from the IRS, with different paths for US residents, ITIN holders, and non-US applicants.
- EIN Reference Number Error Resolver — Interactive guide resolving IRS EIN reference numbers 101, 102, 103, 105, and 115. Explains each error code meaning and provides step-by-step resolution.
- Business Name Availability Search — Guided routing tool linking to all 50 state Secretary of State business name search databases. No universal API exists; this tool directs you to the correct state portal.
- DBA Filing Requirements by State — Complete reference showing DBA filing requirements, fees, and filing levels for all 50 states. Filter by filing type.
- Non-US Resident LLC & EIN Setup Wizard — Interactive 3-step wizard for international founders. Determines optimal state, EIN acquisition path without SSN, and ITIN requirements based on your business model.