BetterLegal

What is BetterLegal?

BetterLegal is an online service that files paperwork to form LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships in US states. It handles state filings, obtains an Employer Identification Number (EIN), and generates standard business documents. The company states it is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or attorney-client privilege.

What are the features of BetterLegal?

• Business formation filing

  Submits state paperwork to establish an LLC, corporation, or limited partnership with a stated two-business-day turnaround.
• Tax ID acquisition

  Files for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS as part of the formation process.
• Document generation

  Produces operating agreements or bylaws, banking resolutions, and other basic business documents delivered by email.
• Legal text translator (BetterLegal Assistant)

  A Chrome extension that uses AI to translate complex legal language into plain English.
• Ongoing business services

  Offers registered agent representation, compliance monitoring, license and permit searches, and tax or bookkeeping support as add-ons.

What are the use cases of BetterLegal?

• Forming a new company quickly

  Completing the questionnaire in under ten minutes to initiate state filing and document generation within two business days.
• Reviewing legal documents

  Using the BetterLegal Assistant Chrome extension to interpret dense legal text without hiring an attorney.

How to use BetterLegal?

1. Complete the questionnaire

   Enter the preferred business name, select the entity type (LLC, Inc, or LP), choose a US state, and fill out the business details on the website.
2. Submit for processing

   BetterLegal prepares and files the formation documents with the state and the EIN application with the IRS.
3. Receive documents

   The generated operating agreement or bylaws, banking resolution, and formation confirmations are delivered by email.

BetterLegal Pricing Information:

• Formation service

  $299 plus the applicable state filing fee; includes expedited state filing, EIN, operating agreement or bylaws, banking resolution, and basic documents.
• Add-on services

  Registered agent, compliance, license and permit search, amendments, tax and accounting, insurance, payroll, HR, and banking services are available at unstated additional costs.