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Start a business without guessing what comes next

Government sites are unnavigable and nobody answers the phone. XILLION turns business formation into an ordered checklist for your state and your industry — and finds the money you may qualify for while you're at it.

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The 10 steps to legally opening

  1. 1

    Pick your structure

    LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp or sole proprietorship — explained for your situation, not in general.

  2. 2

    Name and availability

    Search your state's business-name database and file a DBA if you need one.

  3. 3

    Register with your state

    The exact form, the fee, and the official link for the state you're in.

  4. 4

    Get your EIN

    Free from the IRS, about 10 minutes, with a walk-through so you don't stall.

  5. 5

    Licenses and permits

    City, county, state and industry-specific requirements for what you actually do.

  6. 6

    Registered agent

    What it is, whether you need one, and what it costs if you do.

  7. 7

    Business bank account

    What to bring and why keeping money separate protects you legally.

  8. 8

    Bookkeeping and taxes

    What to track from day one and how quarterly estimates work.

  9. 9

    Insurance

    What your specific work requires — not a generic checklist.

  10. 10

    Funding

    Grants, SBA loans, local programs and non-cash help matched to you.

What you get inside

Personal roadmap
Ordered, checkable steps with costs, timelines and official links for your state.
Entity Advisor
Sole prop vs LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp compared for your answers, ending in a recommendation.
Funding finder
Live research across federal, state, local, identity-based and industry programs — every result source-linked.
Documents
Operating agreement draft, founder agreement, one-page business plan, budget starter and filing checklist.
Launch Advisor
An AI advisor that already knows your state, structure, industry and progress.
Application tracker
Move each program from Interested to Applied to Awarded, with notes and dates.

Common questions

Do I need an LLC to start a business?
No. You can operate as a sole proprietor immediately. An LLC separates your personal assets from business liabilities and is usually worth it once you have customers, contracts, employees or real risk.
How much does it cost to register a business?
State filing fees typically run from about $40 to $500 depending on the state, plus optional registered agent fees. An EIN from the IRS is free.
What grants can a new small business get?
Federal programs like SBA microloans and SBIR, state and city economic-development grants, and identity-based programs for women-, minority-, veteran- and disability-owned businesses. XILLION researches live programs for your state and industry and links you to the official source.
Is the Launch roadmap free?
Yes. Intake, your full formation roadmap and the Entity Advisor are free. The Launch Pass ($19 one-time) unlocks unlimited funding research, the application tracker, documents and Launch Advisor chat.

Your roadmap takes about two minutes

Answer five plain-English questions and get the exact sequence for your state. Free, no card required.

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XILLION provides business information, not legal or tax advice. Verify requirements with your state before filing.