The Micro-Business Launchpad: Start a Ltd Company for Under £200

The Micro-Business Launchpad: Start an LLC for Under $200

Stop paying $300+ to formation services for paperwork you can complete yourself in an afternoon. This 22-page guide walks first-time founders, freelancers, and side-hustlers through registering a limited liability company the smart way — directly with your state, with no lawyer and no padded fees.

Inside you'll get the honest cost of forming an LLC, a breakdown of every "hidden" upsell the formation industry hopes you won't question, and a clear 7-step process from name search to your first compliant year. The heart of the guide is a complete state-by-state reference covering all 50 states plus DC — filing fees, annual/report fees, and typical processing times — so you can budget for your exact state with zero surprises.

What's inside:

• Why an LLC protects you (and what it does not do)
• The real math: what formation actually costs vs. what you're charged
• Every hidden fee exposed — registered agent, EIN charges, expedited processing, publication, franchise taxes
• The 7-step DIY filing process, in plain English
• Choosing your state (and why the "form in Wyoming" advice usually backfires)
• The complete 50-states + DC fee tables (2026 figures)
• True first-year cost comparisons for popular states
• Costly mistakes, FAQs, and a one-page launch checklist