LLC & Incorporation Research

Business Survival Rates by State (2026)

How many new businesses survive 1 and 5 years, ranked for all 50 states plus DC, with the establishment-vs-failure caveat explained, from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Best and Worst States to Start a Business (2026)

All 50 states scored on two five-year measures, what the state charges an LLC and how many new businesses reach year five. The two rankings barely overlap, and the weighting behind the combined score is published.

LLC Costs by State (2026): All 50 Compared

Filing fees, recurring report fees, minimum state entity taxes, and five-year totals for all 50 states. Each figure verified against the state's own fee schedule, with a full breakdown page per state.

The Cheapest States to Form an LLC (2026)

Ranked on five years of real state charges rather than the one-time filing fee, including the states that look cheap to enter and turn out expensive to stay in.

Where Do the Top 100 Companies Incorporate?

A state-by-state breakdown of where the 100 largest US public companies chose to incorporate, with market cap data, sector filters, and the real story behind Delaware's dominance.

Where Do the Top 100 Startups and Unicorns Incorporate?

Delaware C-Corp is nearly universal among VC-backed startups. Here's the full breakdown of where 100 top unicorns and startups chose to incorporate, with valuations, HQ states, and one notable exception to the Delaware rule.

Small Business Grants & Incentives by State (2026)

State-specific micro-grants, tax incentives, and funding programs available to LLC owners across all 50 states, with verified program names, award amounts, and how to apply.

Best Bank Accounts for Your LLC (2026)

Compare the best LLC business bank accounts by state, no-fee accounts, online-only fintechs, and traditional banks with branch presence. State-specific picks with fee structures and minimum balance requirements.