Every figure has a source and a check date. Mainstay Filing is our best overall pick; it is named, not linked.
Filing fee
From the state’s fee schedule or formation form, re-read in October 2026 and cross-checked or reconciled by hand.
Extras
A required step or tax is added only when the state’s own source gives the amount. Publication newspaper charges are set by the papers and left out, and the page says so.
EIN
The IRS issues an EIN online at no charge: IRS: Get an employer identification number, checked October 21, 2026.