LLCs Library

State Requirements



The formation of an LLC (limited liability company), and the ongoing obligations for that LLC, will vary somewhat from state to state. While the process may seem similar for forming an LLC in Georgia and New Jersey, for example, there could be small differences in formation requirements that might not be immediately evident.

Fortunately, when you form your LLC with StartupNation.com, we make sure your legal documents conform with the specific state requirements where you form your LLC. However, you'll want to be aware of the specific ongoing obligations that the state requires for your LLC. We provide state-specific helpful information at the state links below.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New Jersey
Nevada
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming


Specifically, the above state pages contain information regarding:
  1. The name for your LLC and what you can and cannot name it.
  2. Formation requirements, which explains the concepts of the Articles of Organization, filing, the operating agreement, etc.
  3. Registered Agent requirements and services
  4. Secretary of State information, including Other Considerations, Continuing Obligations, Dissolution and Taxes and Fees.

Remember, you can typically go to a Secretary of State website for all state business requirements. Here's an example: http://sos.state.nv.us/