Step 1. Select a Legal Structure Step 2. Complete Application Step 3. Payment Information Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Register your business with the State of California or file a DBA with the County easily online. Complete our 3-step assistant and your registration will be filed with the required state agencies. Once approved, you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Register your business with the State of Kentucky or file a DBA using our online filing assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and your application will be filed with the KY Secretary of State. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Register your business with the State of New York or file a DBA using our online filing assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and your application will be filed with the NY Secretary of State. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Register your business with the State of North Carolina or file a DBA using our online assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and we will register your business with the NC Secretary of State. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Legally register your business with the State of Ohio or file a DBA using our online filing assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and we will register your business with the OH Secretary of State. Once approved you will receive your business entity certificate via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Register Your Business Online in 3 Steps Register your business with the State of Pennsylvania or file a DBA using our online filing assistant. Complete our 3-step assistant and we will register your business with the PA Secretary of State. Once approved you will receive your business entity number via email. Fast, Easy & Secure! Select the State of Registration State of Registration * CaliforniaKentuckyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvania Step 1. Get Started By Selecting A Business Type: × Select a Legal Structure Limited Liability Company (LLC) The Limited Liability Company or LLC, is a business structure allowed by state statute. An LLC can have a single member or multiple members. An LLC can do business using the name given to it when formed. An LLC may file for additional trade names if more than one business name is desired. Sole Proprietor (DBA) A sole proprietorship is a one-person operation where you perform the duties of owner, manager, and employee and keep all profits after tax has been paid but liable for all losses. A sole proprietor must do business using their legal name, unless they file a trade name or report a fictitious name. A Doing Business As (DBA) Name is a business name used by a sole proprietor when conducting business using a name other than their birth name. We file all Sole Proprietor DBA applications as "trade names" to secure them, and make sure no other entity can use that name. Partnership A Partnership is two or more people in business together for profit. Like a sole proprietorship, a partnership has unlimited personal liability for the actions of the business. A Partnership can do business using the name given to it when formed. Corporation A corporation (also referred to as a C-corporation) is an independent legal entity owned by shareholders. A Corporation can do business using the name given to it when formed. A corporation can be for-profit or non-profit. This category includes S-corporations. Business Type * Limited Liability Company Sole Proprietor (DBA) Corporation Partnership Why Register My Business? Business types that require registration with the Secretary Of States Office: A Limited Liability Company (LLC) A Sole Proprietor using a DBA A Corporation An S-Corporation A Partnership A Professional Association A Limited Partnership A Limited Liability Partnership A Non-Profit Organization How to Apply Complete our user friendly Business Registration Assistant online and NFS.US will prepare the documents necessary to create your business entity and file them with the Secretary of States Office, or County office (when applicable) on your behalf.After approval, you will receive your entity number via email. You will also receive a hard copy of your certified documents via US mail. We will then start the newspaper publication process if your county requires it.Fast, Easy and Secure!Alternatively, you can download registration forms using the Secretary of States website and print, prepare and submit them by mail, or you can use our value-added online filing service. Why Choose Us? Here are a few reasons why you should choose our value-added filing service: We perform a tri-state business name availability check and ensure your desired company name is available. We prepare the documents necessary to create your business entity with the Secretary of State, or Register your Doing Business As (DBA) name. We design your business logo and submit the trademark paperwork to the state to protect it. We act as a registered agent for your business if you wish to keep your personal information private or don't have a local business address. We ensure timely delivery of your documents to the Secretary of States office or County office (if applicable). We monitor the status of your application after submission to the State or County office and notify you promptly of any status changes. We work with local approved newspapers and oversee the DBA publication process (when required) after your DBA registration has been approved by the County. We perform a domain name availability check and help register your business domain. We offer pre-reviewed customizable operating agreements and subcontractor agreements you can tailor to your business. We help prevent errors commonly made during the application process to insure your documents are filed with the proper state agencies quickly. We assist you in updating your information on record with the State or County office for 12 months. We ensure that you receive a copy of your certified formation articles or certified DBA name registration. We provide helpful information on how to request a copy of your certified Articles should the original copies be lost or misplaced. We provide outstanding customer support via email, and telephone support during call-center hours; Monday - Friday 9 AM - 7 PM EST. Your application will be filed with the states office using the information you provide. Alternatively, you can use the Secretary of States website or download registration forms to print, prepare and submit by mail, or for a small fee ($49 USD + state fee) you can use our value-added online filing service. We are a fully independent expert filing service and work only for you, and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. × Why Choose Us Here are a few reasons why you should choose our value-added filing service: We perform a tri-state business name availability check and ensure your desired company name is available. We design your business logo and submit the trademark paperwork to the state to protect it. We prepare the documents necessary to create your business entity with the Secretary of State, or Register your Doing Business As (DBA) name. We act as a registered agent for your business if you wish to keep your personal information private or don't have a local business address. We ensure timely delivery of your documents to the Secretary of States office or County office (if applicable). We monitor the status of your application after submission to the State or County office and notify you promptly of any status changes. We work with local approved newspapers and oversee the DBA publication process (when required) after your DBA registration has been approved by the County. We perform a domain name availability check and help register your business domain. We perform a domain name availability check and help register your business domain. We offer pre-reviewed, customizable operating agreements and subcontractor agreements you can tailor to your business. We help prevent errors commonly made during the application process to insure your documents are filed with the proper state agencies quickly. We assist you in updating your information on record with the State or County office for 12 months. We ensure that you receive a copy of your certified formation articles or certified DBA name registration paperwork. We provide helpful information on how to request a copy of your Certified Articles should the original copies be lost or misplaced. We provide outstanding customer support via email, and telephone support during call-center hours; Monday - Friday 9 AM - 7 PM EST. Leave this field blank Next Page >
