From the first message to your company, and into next year.
This is what happens from the moment you talk to Fae: who does each thing, how long it usually takes in each state, what she asks and why, what you receive and what comes after.
The whole path, step by step
Eight steps. Each one says who does it, how long it usually takes, what you do and what you receive at the end.
1. You talk to Fae
You tell her what you are building. Fae asks about the owners, the name and the state, explains every term that comes up and writes everything into your company file. You can stop and come back whenever you like: what you answered stays saved.
- Who does it
- Fae
- Usually takes
- 10 to 15 minutes
- What you do
- You answer the questions. If you do not know something, you ask her.
- What you receive
- A summary of your company with everything Fae noted.
2. You choose entity type and state
Fae explains the difference between an and a and how , , and compare for your case. She informs; the decision is yours, and if your situation calls for it she suggests talking to a lawyer or an accountant.
- Who does it
- Fae with you
- Usually takes
- In the same conversation
- What you do
- You decide the entity type and the state.
- What you receive
- The chosen state and type, with first-year costs and the costs of each year after.
3. You review the total and pay
Fae shows the state fee and our service fee apart, plus the total. Nothing is filed and nothing is charged until you have seen that number and confirmed it.
- Who does it
- You, with Fae
- Usually takes
- A few minutes
- What you do
- You review the summary, accept the terms and pay.
- What you receive
- A confirmed order and a dashboard where you follow progress.
4. We check the name
A person on the team confirms the name is available in the state and follows its rules, such as the required ending (, Inc.). If it is taken, we write to you to choose another at no cost.
- Who does it
- Our team
- Usually takes
- Usually 1 business day
- What you do
- Nothing, except choosing another name if the first is unavailable.
- What you receive
- A confirmed name ready to file.
5. We file with the state
The team files the () or the (), or the state's equivalent such as 's Certificate of Formation, and pays the state fee, which is charged at cost. The state sets the timing; the typical figures are below, state by state.
- Who does it
- Our team and the state
- Usually takes
- From the same day to about 3 weeks, depending on the state
- What you do
- You wait. Your dashboard marks the step as filed.
- What you receive
- The notice that the state approved your company and the approved document.
6. Registered agent and internal rules
We order the first year of service, which receives your company's official mail in the state. From your file data the (or Bylaws for a ) is generated, and a person on the team reviews it before publishing it.
- Who does it
- Our team, with Fae's draft
- Usually takes
- While the state reviews
- What you do
- You review the document when it appears on your dashboard.
- What you receive
- First-year registered agent and your Operating Agreement or Bylaws.
7. The EIN, if you ordered it
The is a service you choose separately. Once the company exists, we request it from the IRS. If the responsible party has an SSN or , the application is online. If they have neither, Fae prepares Form SS-4, you sign it and we send it; that route usually takes 4 to 10 business days.
- Who does it
- Our team and the IRS
- Usually takes
- With SS-4, 4 to 10 business days
- What you do
- If you have no SSN or ITIN, you sign the SS-4 Fae prepares.
- What you receive
- Your EIN and the IRS letter that confirms it.
8. Documents, dashboard and calendar
Everything lands on your dashboard: the documents, the status of each step and the compliance calendar with your company's dates. Fae also guides you through opening a bank account; that help is included, and each bank decides whom it approves.
- Who does it
- Fae
- Usually takes
- As soon as each document arrives
- What you do
- You keep your documents and, if you want, open the bank account with Fae's guidance.
- What you receive
- Your documents, the calendar of dates and Fae available all year.
Who does what
Fae does what can be automated. What needs judgment or an official filing is done by a person on the team, and the state and the IRS decide their own part. You see the same progress on your dashboard whoever does it.
- FaeAsk you the questions and save every answer in the company file.
- FaeExplain each term and tell you what we do with it.
- FaeShow the state fee and our service fee apart, with the total.
- FaeKeep sensitive numbers in a private form, not in the chat.
- FaeGenerate the draft of the or the Bylaws.
- FaeNote your dates and remind you 60, 30 and 7 days ahead.
- Our teamCheck that the name is available and follows the state's rules.
- Our teamFile the registration with the state and pay its fee.
- Our teamOrder the first year of service.
- Our teamReview and publish your or Bylaws.
- Our teamRequest the from the IRS, or prepare and send the SS-4.
- Our teamHandle what Fae cannot.
- State or IRSThe state reviews and approves the company's registration.
- State or IRSThe IRS assigns the .
- State or IRSThe state charges its annual or biennial fee and receives the report, where it asks for one.
- YouConfirm your details, accept the terms and pay.
- YouSign the SS-4 if the responsible party has no SSN or .
- YouOpen the bank account: the bank decides whom it approves.
- YouConsult a lawyer or an accountant on anything legal or tax-related.
Fae is an AI assistant and tells you so if you ask. She informs; she does not give legal or tax advice.
How long each state takes
The state decides how long registration takes, not us. These are the typical times and what it costs, at today's prices.
- Document filed
- Articles of Organization
- State review
- When filed online, the company is active as soon as the filing is complete.
- State fee
- $103.75
- FairEntity service
- $89
- Total today
- $192.75
- State cost each year
- $60 per year
- Report date
- The first day of the anniversary month.
Wyoming
The annual amount is the greater of a minimum and a percentage of assets in . Paying by card online adds a convenience fee from the state.
And the EIN, apart from the state
- With an SSN or ITIN
- The application is online and the IRS responds at its own pace. We do not promise a timeline.
- Without an SSN or ITIN
- Fae prepares the SS-4, you sign it and we send it. It usually takes 4 to 10 business days.
Times are typical, not guarantees. When a state changes something, we update it here and Fae tells you.
What Fae asks and why
Fae only asks for what is needed to register the company, and tells you what each piece is for. Pick a group to see the questions.
LLC or C-Corp?
It changes the document that is filed and the internal document: or Bylaws.
In which state?
Each state sets its own fee, timing and yearly dates.
What will it be called, and with which ending?
The state requires an ending such as or Inc., and the name must be free.
What does the business do?
It goes in the filing and, if you order the , in the application.
Sensitive data stays out of the chat
The SSN, ITIN, passport and date of birth are not typed into the conversation. Fae opens a private form that stores them encrypted and does not send them to the AI model. They are shown to the team only when a task needs them, and every access is logged.
What you receive
Everything arrives on your dashboard, and you do not have to ask for it.
With the formation
The state-approved document
The () or the (), already approved.
First-year registered agent
A physical address in the state that receives your company's official mail.
Operating Agreement or Bylaws
The internal rules, prepared from your file data and reviewed by a person.
Bank account help
Fae guides you and tells you which documents banks usually ask for. It is included in every order.
Dashboard and calendar
The status of each step, your documents and the dates your company must meet.
If you choose them
They are separate services, with their price in plain sight.
- $29once
EIN
We request it from the IRS for you.
- $64once
EIN without an SSN
We prepare and send the SS-4.
- $14per year
Business address
A US address with mail scanning.
- $424once
ITIN
A separate service we prepare with you and a certified acceptance agent.
And after the filing
A US company is maintained every year. Fae keeps your company's dates so none of them catches you off guard.
A typical year
60 days before
1. First notice
Fae writes with the date, what has to be filed or paid and how much it costs.
30 days before
2. Second notice
If it is still open, she reminds you and offers to file it for you.
7 days before
3. Last notice
The final reminder, before the state charges late fees.
On the date
4. It is filed
If you asked for it, we prepare and file the report, and the state fee is charged at cost.
What repeats
After the first year, these are the costs that come back. Your company's quote shows them before you pay.
- $174per year
Registered agent renewal
It renews every year from the second one. We tell you before it expires.
- $44per year
Annual report, prepared and filed
It is optional. The state fee is charged separately, at cost.
The IRS, apart from the state
Many US companies with foreign owners must file every year, even if they had no income, and not filing can bring penalties. We do not file tax returns: Fae reminds you it exists and recommends reviewing it with an accountant who knows companies with foreign owners.
FairEntity does not give legal or tax advice. Taxes depend on your case and your country.
If something does not go as expected
The name is already taken.
We write to you to choose another one, at no cost. Nothing is filed until there is an available name.
The state is taking longer than usual.
Times are typical, not guarantees. Your dashboard marks the step as filed and we tell you when the state responds.
I changed my mind before you filed.
If we have not filed anything with the state yet, we refund the full service. State fees that were already paid are not refunded.
I have a legal or tax question.
Fae gives you general information and, if your case needs it, suggests consulting a licensed professional. She does not replace a lawyer or an accountant.
Fae cannot resolve something.
She hands it to a person on the team, who sees everything you already answered so you do not repeat anything.
Questions about the process
Do I have to fill in forms?
No. You talk to Fae, who writes each answer into your company file. The only separate thing is a private form for sensitive data such as the SSN, or passport.
Can I do it without an SSN?
Yes. To form the company and to request its you do not need an SSN or . If the responsible party has neither, the is requested with Form SS-4.
What if I do not finish the conversation in one go?
What you answered stays saved in the file. You come back whenever you like and Fae picks up where you left off.
Who files the registration?
A person on our team files the registration with the state and pays the fee. Fae prepares the data and you follow progress on your dashboard.
When do I pay?
After you see the total, with the state fee and our service fee apart. We charge nothing before you confirm it.
What happens with next year's dates?
Fae notes the date of each obligation of your company and reminds you 60, 30 and 7 days before. If you want, we prepare and file the report.
How much of what I pay goes to the mission?
What remains after costs goes to humanitarian aid and animal protection in . The mission page explains how a payment breaks down.
Shall we start with what you already know about your company?
Tell Fae what you are building and she tells you which step comes next.