Data-driven analysis to help you make smarter formation decisions.
LLC Formation Index: New Business Applications by State (2026)
How many new businesses Americans are starting in 2026 and where — total applications, year-over-year growth, filings per capita, and employer-likely share for all 50 states, from U.S. Census data.
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.
S-Corp Statistics: How Many S-Corporations Are There & What They Earn (2022)
How many S-corporations file in the U.S., their average business net income, the share that turn a profit, and every industry ranked — compiled from IRS Statistics of Income data.
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.
Best LLC Formation Services in 2026 (Ranked & Compared)
We reviewed ZenBusiness, Bizee, and LegalZoom across price, speed, support, and trust. Here's who wins — and the one we'd actually use.
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.
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