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Processing times vary by state — typically 1–7 business days. Wyoming and Delaware are among the fastest, often 1–2 business days with standard filing. States like New York and California can take longer. Expedited options are available in most states for same-day or next-day filing.

Kicker's Starter formation is free — you only pay the state's required filing fee, which ranges from $35 (Montana) to $520 (Massachusetts). Optional add-ons (registered agent, EIN, operating agreement, compliance) are available in the Booster, Founder, and Kicker plans. The full total is shown before you start — no surprise charges.

Yes — every LLC is legally required to maintain a registered agent in the state where it is formed. The agent receives legal documents, tax notices, and official state correspondence on your behalf. We include registered agent service for the first year in our Booster, Founder, and Kicker plans.

Absolutely. Founders from many countries use Kicker to form and run a US LLC. We handle all US-side requirements — formation, EIN, registered agent, and compliance. You do not need to be a US citizen or resident.

Most founders form in their home state where they operate. Wyoming and Delaware are popular with non-US founders because of strong privacy protections, low fees, and business-friendly laws. Nevada offers similar benefits but higher fees. We'll help you compare options during signup.

With a default LLC, profits and losses pass directly to members' personal tax returns. You avoid the double taxation that C-corporations face (taxed at corporate level, then again on dividends). You can also elect S-corp treatment to pay yourself a salary and take remaining profits as distributions, reducing self-employment tax.

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is required if your LLC has more than one member, has employees, or files certain tax elections. Even single-member LLCs strongly benefit from an EIN to open a US business bank account and establish business credit. We apply for your EIN as part of the Booster, Founder, and Kicker plans.

Our attorney-drafted operating agreement covers: member ownership percentages, voting rights, profit and loss distribution, management structure (member-managed vs manager-managed), capital contributions, and member buyout / dissolution procedures. Some states require it; all states recommend it.

An S-Corp is a tax election, not a separate business entity. An LLC (or corporation) can elect S-Corp status with the IRS. The S-Corp election lets you split income between salary and distributions, which can reduce self-employment taxes for profitable LLCs earning over roughly $40–60k per year. We can help you evaluate whether the election makes sense.

Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on Kicker service fees. If you are not satisfied, contact us within 30 days for a full refund of our fees. State filing fees are paid directly to the state and are non-refundable once submitted.

Under FinCEN's March 2025 interim final rule, U.S.-formed (domestic) LLCs and their U.S. beneficial owners are exempt from filing a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN. Only entities formed under foreign law that have registered to do business in a U.S. state ('foreign reporting companies') are still required to file, and they do not report U.S. persons as beneficial owners. If you formed your LLC in the United States, no federal BOI report is currently required. Kicker can advise on BOI obligations if you operate a foreign-formed entity registered in the U.S.

Most states require LLCs to file an annual (or biennial) report and pay a state fee to keep the LLC in good standing. Due dates, fees, and filing methods vary by state — for example, Wyoming's annual report fee is $60, while California charges an $800 minimum franchise tax regardless of revenue. Our Booster plan includes annual report preparation and filing so you never miss a deadline.