The hands-on workbook that walks you through every step of forming your LLC — plain language, no lawyers required, no jargon, no guesswork.
Three parts, 21 chapters, 8 appendices, and a complete bonus toolkit. From your first business name search to your annual compliance calendar.
11 chapters covering every step from choosing your name to creating your compliance schedule. Checklists, fill-ins, and plain-language explanations at every step.
Run multiple brands under one LLC. Covers DBA registration, financial separation, brand identity, and renewal compliance across all states.
Annual reports, tax recordkeeping, file systems, digital tools, operating agreements, budgeting, and your first steps toward growth.
Thoughtful prompts throughout every chapter help you make real decisions, not just fill in blanks. You'll finish knowing your business, not just the forms.
Glossary, master checklists, state filing links, compliance tracker, meeting minutes template, file system guide, and full notes pages.
QR codes throughout link to online tools, state filing portals, IRS resources, and downloadable templates that stay current when laws change.
No more wondering what to do next. Every step builds on the last.
Search, verify, and lock in your LLC name before filing anything.
Home, virtual, or coworking — understand what works for your situation.
Understand your options and protect your personal address from public records.
The official document that creates your LLC with your state.
Your business's federal tax ID — takes 10 minutes at IRS.gov and costs nothing.
Protect your liability shield by keeping business and personal funds completely separate.
Sales tax, employer tax, and state-specific requirements — covered clearly.
The federal beneficial ownership filing most new LLCs are required to complete.
Local, county, and state licensing — find out exactly what your business needs.
Set up recurring reminders so you never miss a renewal or deadline.
Annual reports, tax records, growth planning — the ongoing systems that keep your LLC healthy.
Your personal assets protected. Records organized. Compliant year after year.
You don't need a legal background. You need clear steps and a place to record your progress.
Electricians, plumbers, builders, and handymen ready to take their business from informal to protected and professional.
Designers, writers, consultants, and developers who want the protection and credibility of a real business structure.
Etsy sellers, Amazon sellers, and side-hustle entrepreneurs ready to scale and protect what they've built.
Landlords and property investors who want to hold assets properly, separate finances, and understand their options.
Caterers, food trucks, cleaners, and personal service providers who need licensing guidance and liability protection.
Anyone starting their first business who wants a clear, organized guide — no prior experience required.
All versions contain the complete, unabridged workbook. Choose based on how you prefer to work.
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Every template pairs with a chapter in the workbook. Edit them in Word, Google Docs, or Excel — no design skills needed.
The complete 11-step formation checklist as a standalone editable document.
Pre-built annual compliance tracker with color-coded deadlines and reminder formulas.
Monthly income, expenses, tax reserve, and quarterly summary all in one spreadsheet.
Simple, editable starter template for single-member and multi-member LLCs.
Ready-to-implement file naming and folder organization system for all your business records.
Track multiple DBA registrations, renewal dates, and brand details in one place.
Enter your LLC details and generate a personalized .ics compliance calendar — import directly into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. Free for all readers.
Launch Calendar Wizard →Christopher Daniels helps everyday entrepreneurs start and organize their businesses the right way — without the confusion, the expensive lawyers, and the frustration of navigating forms that were designed for people who already know what they're doing.
The LLC & DBA Formation Workbook grew from a simple observation: most first-time business owners don't fail because they lack drive or ideas — they struggle because no one gave them a clear, organized roadmap. This workbook is that roadmap.
Published by F823 LLC, Marietta, OH.
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