Incorporation
Form your LLC or corporation in any state. Done right, backed by real accountants.
Most formation packages turn around the same week. Unlike a filing mill, Pear stays on for books, tax, and year-one compliance after your entity is approved.
State selector
Pick your formation state.
Search any state, or use the map on larger screens. Every page covers fees, timelines, and first-year compliance.
Entity types
LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp vs nonprofit vs sole prop.
Pick the structure that matches liability, tax, and growth plans. We help you decide before you pay a filing fee.
| Entity | Liability | Taxation | Ideal for | Typical cost | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLC | Pass-through by default | Most small and growing operator businesses | Lower to mid state fees | moderate | |
| S-Corp | Pass-through with payroll rules | Profitable owner-operators after eligibility check | Election plus payroll setup | higher | |
| C-Corp | Entity-level corporate tax | Venture-backed and multi-shareholder companies | Mid state fees; more legal paperwork | higher | |
| Nonprofit | Tax-exempt if approved | Mission-driven organizations seeking exemption | State filing plus federal exemption work | higher | |
| Sole proprietorship | Personal return | Very early testing before formal liability needs | Usually local licenses only | lower |
Filled circle: stronger protection or higher ongoing work. Outline: moderate. Dash: limited liability protection.
Why Pear
We do not just file your LLC. We run its books after.
Same-week filing
Most packages move in days, with expedite options when your bank or investor needs proof faster.
Registered agent year one
Complete packages include a compliant agent address so official mail never sits unread.
Handoff to books and tax
We do not disappear after Articles are filed. Your formation feeds a real accounting plan.
One point of contact
Talk to a Pear pod, not a call-center script. Formation, books, and tax stay on one team.
Packages
Choose how far you want us to take formation.
State fees are separate and confirmed before filing. Packages cover Pear's work around the filing itself.
Basic Filing
State filing plus EIN support so you can open a bank account.
Custom quote
- Articles filing in your chosen state
- EIN application support
- Formation document package
- Email support through approval
- Recommended
Complete Formation
The full setup founders usually need in year one.
Custom quote
- Everything in Basic Filing
- Registered agent for year one
- Operating agreement or bylaws draft
- BOI filing when required
Formation + First Year
Formation plus the compliance and tax path that comes next.
Custom quote
- Everything in Complete Formation
- Annual report tracking
- First tax return prep handoff
- Bookkeeping kickoff option
Directory
All 50 states + DC.
Open any state page for fees, timelines, compliance notes, and formation FAQs.
- AlabamaAL
- AlaskaAK
- ArizonaAZ
- ArkansasAR
- CaliforniaFeatured guideCA
- ColoradoCO
- ConnecticutCT
- DelawareFeatured guideDE
- District of ColumbiaDC
- FloridaFL
- GeorgiaGA
- HawaiiHI
- IdahoID
- IllinoisIL
- IndianaIN
- IowaIA
- KansasKS
- KentuckyKY
- LouisianaLA
- MaineME
- MarylandMD
- MassachusettsMA
- MichiganMI
- MinnesotaMN
- MississippiMS
- MissouriMO
- MontanaMT
- NebraskaNE
- NevadaNV
- New HampshireNH
- New JerseyNJ
- New MexicoNM
- New YorkNY
- North CarolinaNC
- North DakotaND
- OhioOH
- OklahomaOK
- OregonOR
- PennsylvaniaPA
- Rhode IslandRI
- South CarolinaSC
- South DakotaSD
- TennesseeTN
- TexasFeatured guideTX
- UtahUT
- VermontVT
- VirginiaVA
- WashingtonWA
- West VirginiaWV
- WisconsinWI
- WyomingFeatured guideWY