🚀 Built for California founders

Launch your LLC.
Skip the lawyer.

fowndr walks you through forming your LLC, getting an EIN, opening a bank account, and staying compliant — step by step, in plain English. Every form pre-filled.

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✓No lawyer needed
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✓10 minutes
Your launch progress
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California LLC filed
Done
✓
EIN obtained
Done
✓
Business bank opened
Done
💸
Payroll set up
📅
Compliance calendar
⏰ CA Franchise Tax: $800 due April 15. We'll remind you 60 days before.
Pre-integrated with
Northwest
IRS.gov
Mercury
Relay
Gusto
How it works

From zero to launched in 5 steps

No legalese. No hidden fees. Every step shows exactly where your money goes.

STEP 1
🏛️
Form your LLC
Pre-filled Articles of Org. File with Northwest or solo.
STEP 2
🆔
Get your EIN
SS-4 pre-filled. Copy into IRS.gov, done in 5 min. Free.
STEP 3
🏦
Open a bank account
Mercury or Relay — free business accounts for LLCs.
STEP 4
💸
Set up payroll
Gusto handles taxes, W-2s. First month free via us.
STEP 5
📅
Stay compliant
$800 tax, quarterly estimates, SOI — all tracked automatically.
Honest pricing

One plan. No surprises.

Government fees are separate and paid directly to the state. We never touch that money.

$49.99
per year
✓Guided LLC formation walkthrough
✓Pre-filled EIN application
✓Compliance deadline calendar
✓AI business assistant
✓Email reminders 60 days out
Start for $49.99
California-specific

The deadlines that trip up every CA LLC

We track all of these so you don't miss one.

$800 Franchise Tax
Due April 15 every year — even at $0 revenue. Most LLCs miss this.
Quarterly estimated taxes
Apr 15 · Jun 15 · Sep 15 · Jan 15
Statement of Information
Within 90 days of formation, then every 2 years — $20 to CA SOS
S-Corp election
Form 2553 — must file within 75 days of formation
Registered agent renewal
Annual — ~$125/yr via Northwest

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