How to Set Up an LLC in 2026 From Start to Finish (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how to set up your new LLC for free in 2026! Apply To Become a Client: https://mycpacoach.com/contact In this video, I teach you how to create an LLC step-by-step without hiring an expensive lawyer or CPA. By the end, you’ll know how to choose the best state to form your LLC, pick a compliant business name, decide if you should use a registered agent, file your Articles of Organization correctly, create an operating agreement, and more. As a licensed CPA who tax plans every day, I’m going to break this down step by step. Go ahead and save this video, hit the like button below, and let’s jump right in. #llc #taxstrategy #businessowner Create an LLC in 2026: (0:00) Step #1: Choose the Best State to Create Your LLC (1:40) LLCs Taxed as Pass-Through Entities: (2:10) Privacy Protections: (2:57) Step #2: Choose a Name for Your LLC: (3:28) Marketable Business Names: (3:51) Step #3: Appoint a Registered Agent: (4:11) Step #4: File Articles of Organization: (5:12) Privacy Concerns: (5:51) Step #5: Creating an Operating Agreement: (6:35) Partnership Terms: (7:21) Step #6: Submit Your LLC Registration: (8:05) LLC Registration Fees: (8:22) Step #7: Obtain EIN: (8:58) Step #8: Make LLC Tax Election with the IRS: (9:53) Step #9: Open a Business Bank Account: (10:48) Step #10: Maintain LLC Compliance: (11:58) Filing Your LLC Tax Return: (12:43) /// Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of professional legal, accounting, or financial advice. If you have any legal questions about this video or the subjects discussed, or any other legal matter, you should consult with an attorney or tax professional in your jurisdiction (i.e. where you live).