Your 30-day checklist after forming an LLC or corporation
The 47 actions every US founder should complete within 30 days of forming their entity. EIN, banking, BOI, contracts, insurance, taxes. Print it and check items off.
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What is on the 30-day checklist
- Day 1: Save Articles of Organization, EIN confirmation, registered agent docs
- Day 2-3: Open business bank account (Mercury, Relay, or local bank)
- Day 4-5: Apply for business credit card (Brex, Ramp for new businesses)
- Day 6-7: Set up accounting (QuickBooks Online, Xero, or Wave)
- Day 8-10: Draft and sign operating agreement (or bylaws for corporation)
- Day 11-15: File BOI report with FinCEN (within 30 days, do it now)
- Day 16-18: Register state tax accounts (sales tax, employer withholding)
- Day 19-21: Get business insurance (general liability, professional liability)
- Day 22-25: Set up payroll if hiring (Gusto, Justworks, ADP)
- Day 26-30: Final review of contracts, branding, web presence
- Plus: business license research, trademark filing prep, domain securing
Who this is for
Founders forming their first business, accountants advising small business clients, attorneys helping clients with formation, and anyone running a US business who wants the relevant deadlines and decisions in one place.
Why we made this free
File.Business is a business operating system, not a paywalled content factory. We make money when founders use our formation, registered agent, and compliance services. The more accurate information you have, the better choices you make.
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- What is it
- 30-day post-formation checklist is a regulated business process governed by federal or state agencies. File.Business handles the paperwork, filings, and tracking for you.
- Why it matters
- Doing this correctly the first time avoids penalties, late fees, and personal liability exposure for owners.
- Who needs it
- Any US business that has triggered the relevant requirement - usually based on entity type, state, or business activity.
- When it is due
- Deadlines vary by agency and state. We track your specific dates and remind you ahead of any filing window.
- How it works
- Tell us what you need, review the prepared filing, and we submit through the agency's official channel.
- What it costs
- Pricing is shown on this page with state and federal fees disclosed separately from our service fee.
- Risks of skipping
- Penalties, administrative dissolution, loss of liability shield, blocked transactions, or audit triggers depending on the filing.
- Alternatives
- File directly with the agency yourself, hire a law firm, or use a competing service. File.Business is the fastest premium option.