LLC Formation
The business infrastructure marketplaces ask for.
Formation filing, EIN application, business address, banking guidance and sales tax registration assistance — coordinated so marketplace verification does not stall on paperwork.
4 categories · 26 services
The practice
The business infrastructure marketplaces require before they will pay you.
Marketplace verification fails on documentation far more often than on eligibility. An entity name that does not match the bank record, an EIN that has not propagated, a business address a platform will not accept — each stalls a registration for weeks.
We coordinate the administrative side so those pieces exist, agree with each other, and are ready when a platform asks for them. This is administrative assistance and coordination. Where a matter requires a licensed attorney or accountant, we will say so and help you engage one.
Sequenced for marketplace verification
Formation, EIN, address and banking have dependencies, and doing them in the wrong order adds weeks. We sequence them against what the platform will actually ask for.
Consistency is the whole game
Verification compares your entity name, address, bank record and identity documents against each other. Small mismatches cause most rejections, and they are trivial to prevent and tedious to fix.
Honest about the boundary
We handle filings, applications and coordination. We do not give legal or tax advice, and we will tell you plainly when a question needs a licensed professional rather than answering it ourselves.
01 · LLC Formation
LLC Formation
Forming the entity and getting the founding documents in order.
8 services
US LLC Formation
Formation filing coordinated end to end
LLC Name Search
Availability and conflicts
State Selection
Common considerations
Articles of Organization
Formation filing
Operating Agreement
Template preparation
Registered Agent
Service arrangement
LLC Filing
Submission and tracking
Certificate of Formation
Certificate and evidence
02 · LLC Formation
Business Setup
EIN, address, contact details and the evidence platforms ask for.
6 services
EIN Application
Federal tax ID application assistance
Business Address
Address arrangement guidance
Business Phone
Contact number setup
Business Email
Domain email setup
Business Verification Documents
Document preparation support
Certificate of Good Standing
Request and retrieval
03 · LLC Formation
Banking & Payments
Getting paid: bank accounts, processors and merchant arrangements.
4 services
Business Bank Account Assistance
Application preparation support
Business Banking Guidance
Options and requirements
Payment Processor Setup
Processor onboarding support
Merchant Account Guidance
Requirements and options
04 · LLC Formation
Tax & Compliance
Registrations, filings and bookkeeping support — coordinated, not advised.
8 services
Sales Tax Registration
Registration assistance
Sales Tax Permit
Permit applications
Resale Certificate
Certificate requests
Annual Report Filing
Filing coordination
State Compliance
Deadline tracking
Franchise Tax Guidance
Requirements overview
Bookkeeping
Marketplace-aware bookkeeping support
Tax Preparation
Coordination with your CPA
LLC formation, tax registration and bookkeeping services are provided as administrative assistance, document preparation and coordination. They do not constitute legal, tax or accounting advice, and no attorney-client or accountant-client relationship is created. Requirements and processing times vary by jurisdiction. Engage a licensed attorney or CPA for advice specific to your circumstances. [CONFIRM THIS DISCLAIMER WITH COUNSEL BEFORE LAUNCH.]
Questions
LLC Formation FAQ
More on pricing, contracts and onboarding on the full FAQ page.
Do you provide legal or tax advice?
No. We provide administrative assistance, document preparation and coordination. Choice of entity, tax treatment and multi-state obligations are matters for a licensed attorney or CPA, and we will help you find one rather than improvise an answer.
Which state should we form in?
That depends on where you operate, where you hold inventory and your tax position — which is exactly the kind of question that warrants professional advice. We can explain the common considerations and coordinate the filing once the decision is made.
How long does formation take?
State processing times vary widely and change. EIN issuance adds further time, particularly for applicants without a US social security number. We give a realistic range for your specific case at the outset.
Can non-US residents form a US LLC?
Generally yes, though banking and EIN steps take longer and some options narrow. We will set out what the process realistically involves for your situation before you engage us.
Other channels we run
- AmazonThe marketplace where margin is won or lost in the detail.
- WalmartLess competition per listing, far less tolerance for operational error.
- TikTok ShopA content channel that happens to have a checkout attached.
- eBayAn underrated channel for the catalogues that suit it.
- EtsyA search channel where brand and craft still carry weight.
- Amazon Brand RegistryEnrolment, protection, and the brand-only tools that come with it.
- 1-to-1 TrainingFor teams who want to run it themselves.
Bellwether Commerce is an independent agency and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Amazon.com, Inc., Walmart Inc., TikTok Ltd., eBay Inc. or Etsy, Inc. All marketplace names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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