Forming an LLC in New Jersey means filing a Certificate of Formation with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, with online filings clearing in 2 to 3 business days. Every New Jersey LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due on the last day of the formation month for $75. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in New Hampshire costs $100 by mail to file a Certificate of Formation with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, or $102 online. Every New Hampshire LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due April 1 for $100. New Hampshire levies a Business Profits Tax and a Business Enterprise Tax. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in Nebraska costs $100 online to file a Certificate of Organization with the Nebraska Secretary of State, or $110 by mail. Nebraska also requires a newspaper publication notice. Every Nebraska LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. A biennial report is due April 1 in odd-numbered years for $25. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in Missouri costs $50 to file Articles of Organization online with the Missouri Secretary of State, or $105 by mail. Missouri requires no annual report, which makes it one of the cheapest states to maintain. Every Missouri LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. Online filings are approved immediately. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
Forming an LLC in Mississippi costs $50 to file a Certificate of Formation with the Mississippi Secretary of State, and filings clear in 1 to 2 business days. Every Mississippi LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. An annual report is due between January 1 and April 15 and carries no filing fee. No US citizenship or residency is required to own one.
If I only need a business name, I’d file a DBA. If I need liability protection, I’d form an LLC. That’s the whole decision for most side hustles. Here’s the short version: A DBA lets me use a business name
