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Waiting on Your LLC? Here’s the Timeline
Waiting on Your LLC? Here’s the Timeline

The Timeline for Making Your LLC Official

Updated over a week ago

We know you're excited to launch your business! The time it takes to get your LLC and EIN depends on the state you’re filing in, and things can take a little while—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with what to expect.

All Good Things Take Time ⏰ - Here’s the Deal

Every state has its own way of handling LLCs. Some are super quick, and others need a bit more time. A few factors that affect how long it takes include:

  • How you file: Filing online is usually faster than mailing in forms.

  • State workload: Some state offices are busier than others.

  • Extra steps: Certain states may require additional paperwork or approvals.

🚨 Heads up! Processing times are in business days, so weekends and holidays might slow things down a bit. Even in "immediate filing" states, your LLC might not be official right away. It may take up to an additional 7-10 business days for your EIN to be issued


What to Do While You Wait 🥱

While your LLC and EIN are being processed, you can:

  • Plan your business: Outline your goals and strategies.

  • Organize finances: Set up a budget and think about opening a business bank account.

  • Build your brand: Work on your logo, website, and marketing.

  • Research your industry: Check out your competition and market trends.

👀 Launching Your LLC? Here’s What’s Coming Your Way!
Take a look at the Essential LLC Documents to see exactly what you’ll get when forming your LLC—everything from your Articles of Incorporation to your EIN. We've got you covered 🥰!

State-by-State LLC Processing Times 📨

Here’s a look at the typical time it takes to process an LLC in each state.

🚨 Keep in mind these are just estimates, and the actual timeline might change based on how busy the state is at the time.

State

Processing Times

Alabama

Immediate Filing

Alaska

Immediate Filing

Arizona

15 business days

Arkansas

7 business days

California

7 business days

Colorado

Immediate Filing

Connecticut

5 business days

D.C.

20 business days

Delaware

20 business days

Florida

5 business days

Georgia

20 business days

Hawaii

10 business days

Idaho

10 business days

Illinois

5 business days

Indiana

2 business days

Iowa

5 business days

Kansas

Immediate Filing

Kentucky

10 business days

Louisiana

7 business days

Maine

30 business days

Maryland

15 business days

Massachusetts

5 business days

Michigan

7 business days

Minnesota

Immediate Filing

Mississippi

Immediate Filing

Missouri

Immediate Filing

Montana

10 business days

Nebraska

7 business days

Nevada

Immediate Filing

New Hampshire

7 business days

New Jersey

Immediate Filing

New Mexico

3 business days

New York

Same Day

North Carolina

15 business days

North Dakota

7 business days

Ohio

5 business days

Oklahoma

Next Day

Oregon

10 business days

Pennsylvania

20 business days

Rhode Island

5 business days

South Carolina

Next Business Day

South Dakota

Immediate Filing

Tennessee

Immediate Filing

Texas

12 business days

Utah

7 business days

Vermont

5 business days

Virginia

Immediate Filing

Washington

7 business days

West Virginia

10 business days

Wisconsin

10 business days

Wyoming

Immediate Filing

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