You’ll find some of our most popular business resources and tools below, all designed to take the mystery out of your startup. You can get a super-helpful start your business checklist, a guide to choosing the right business structure, startup resources for popular states and much more.
Each of our free resources for starting a business is self-contained and provides practical, easy-to-use information and tools to get you up and running with a minimum of fuss.
Start your new business todayGeneral Tools and Resources for Creating Your Business
A clear and comprehensive guide to starting your business the right way.
Download PDFLearn about the four main types of legal business entities—LLCs, S Corporations, C Corporations and nonprofits.
Download PDFA resource to understand what registered agents do and the Incfile registered agent service.
Download PDFOnce you’ve incorporated your LLC, here’s what you need to do to maximize your chances of success.
Download PDFReasons to form one of the simplest business structures: The Limited Liability Company (LLC).
Download PDFWhy you might choose to create an S Corporation and the areas you need to think about.
Download PDFThe advantages and disadvantages of creating a C Corporation.
Download PDFA complete guide to starting an ecommerce business so you can start selling on Amazon.
Download PDFLearn about the skills, experience and expertise you need to start a consulting business.
Download PDFA complete business resource for creating your business in The Golden State.
Download PDFLearn how to create a new business in The Sunshine State.
Download PDFFurther Business Tools and Resources
These guides are a great place to start, and we’ve got plenty of other resources on the Incfile website, all created to make it easier to start and run a successful business. Here are some of the business tools you’ll find:
- State-by-state filing times and prices.
- Ongoing filing and compliance requirements
- How to start different types of business, including online, franchise, unique and side businesses.
- How to start businesses in specific industries like landscaping, real estate, salons, publishing, life coaching and more.
- Complete details on registered agents and their function.
- The Incfile blog with detailed articles on every aspect of forming and running a business.
- State-by-state guides to forming an LLC.
- State-by-state guides to forming a corporation.
- Search for the name of your business across multiple states.
- Understand when your business report is due and filing deadlines.
