Formly prepares and files your formation documents directly with the state or federal registry, tracks every deadline that follows, and flags anything a filing office is likely to reject before it ever gets there.
Not a marketplace that hands your filing to a third party — we file directly and stay with you after approval.
We submit straight to the Secretary of State or provincial registry — never routed through a third-party clearinghouse.
Service fee and government fee always shown separately, calculated for your exact state or province before checkout.
Every renewal, annual report, and franchise tax deadline your jurisdiction requires, tracked automatically after filing.
File and stay compliant in the US and Canada from one account — one dashboard, not two logins.
Filing yourself is free but slow and easy to get wrong; a law firm is thorough but expensive for a routine formation.
| Doing it yourself | Formly | Traditional law firm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $0 + state fee | $0–$299 + state fee | $500–$2,000+ |
| Time to file | Hours of research, risk of rejection | Reviewed & filed same day | Days to weeks (scheduling) |
| Compliance tracking | None — you track it yourself | Automatic reminders included | Varies by firm, often extra |
| Support | None | Email & phone, included | Attorney, billed hourly |
All 50 US states plus DC, all 13 Canadian provinces and territories, and federal incorporation through Corporations Canada.
Pick a package once — state and federal filing fees are shown separately and calculated for your exact jurisdiction before you pay.
Formation document preparation and filing, name availability check, standard email support.
View detailsEverything in Basic, plus registered agent service (first year), EIN application, and operating agreement template.
View detailsEverything in Standard, plus expedited state processing, compliance calendar, and priority phone support.
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