Use the first month to create a clean operating foundation: preserve the accepted filing, finish the operating agreement, obtain the appropriate tax identification, separate money, establish books, map licenses, review insurance, and create the permanent company record.
Week 1: preserve and approve
Save the accepted state filing and receipt, execute the operating agreement, approve initial actions, record contributions, and confirm the registered agent and official addresses.
Week 2: tax identity and banking
Apply for an EIN through the IRS when needed, then open a business account and establish who can transact. The official EIN is free.
Week 3: books and obligations
Choose the accounting workflow, define expense reimbursement, identify federal and state tax accounts, and map licenses and permits by activity and location.
Week 4: contracts, risk, and calendar
Set signature rules, review insurance, create a compliance calendar, and schedule the first monthly and quarterly company reviews.
References for this guide
Internal Revenue ServiceGet an employer identification numberInternal Revenue ServicePublication 583: Starting a Business and Keeping RecordsU.S. Small Business AdministrationApply for licenses and permitsU.S. Small Business AdministrationGet business insuranceUse these official sources to verify the current requirements after you finish the guide. They open in a new tab.