Free Checklist

Your US company launch checklist

Naming your brand is step one. Here's everything else it takes to turn that name into a real, compliant US business — tick each item as you go. Your progress saves automatically.

  • 8 simple steps
  • Always free
  • Saves your progress
  • No signup required
US company launch checklist

Everything it takes to launch

Work through each step below — the first three are free in our tools, and we can handle the rest for you.

Your progress 0 / 0

Choose your brand name Free here

Pick a name that's memorable, easy to spell, and not already trademarked. Our generator gives you brandable ideas with available domains attached.

Generate names

Secure your domain Free here

Lock in the .com (and key alternates) before someone else does. Check availability across every extension and register in one click.

Check a domain

Claim your social handles Free here

Grab a consistent @handle on Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn so your identity matches everywhere.

Check handles

Form your LLC Setup

Register your company with the state to make it official and protect your personal assets. Most founders choose Wyoming or Delaware for low fees and privacy.

Get this done

Get your EIN Setup

Your federal tax ID — required to open a US business bank account, hire, and pay taxes. We handle the IRS application for you, even without an SSN.

Get this done

File your BOIR Compliance

The Beneficial Ownership Information Report is a federal requirement for most new companies. Missing it carries steep penalties — we file it directly with FinCEN.

Get this done

Appoint a registered agent Setup

Every US company needs a registered agent with a physical address in its state to receive legal mail. We act as yours so you stay compliant year-round.

Get this done

Get a US business address Setup

A real US street address (not a PO box) for banking, Stripe verification, and a professional presence. Mail is scanned and forwarded to you anywhere.

Get this done
Do it all in one place

The Founder Launch Kit bundles steps 4–8 into one simple package.

Checklist questions

Yes — the checklist is completely free and needs no signup. Your progress is saved on your own device. The naming, domain and handle steps are free in our tools; the company-setup steps are paid services you can add when you're ready.
The order is the recommended path — name and domain first, then formation, EIN and BOIR. But you can tackle them in whatever order suits you; the checklist just helps you not miss anything.
Yes. The Founder Launch Kit bundles formation, EIN, BOIR, a registered agent and a US address into one package, or you can order any step individually from the Business Setup page.
Absolutely. The whole process is online and built for international founders — you don't need to be a US citizen or resident, and you can get an EIN without a Social Security Number.
The Beneficial Ownership Information Report is a federal requirement for most new companies, and missing it can carry steep penalties. We strongly recommend keeping it on your list — we can file it directly with FinCEN.

Ready to launch your company?

Skip the paperwork — the Founder Launch Kit handles formation, EIN, BOIR, registered agent and a US address in one place.