STAGE 1
[Lay the foundation.] The legal and money basics everything else depends on.
6
steps
$0
for your EIN
Free for new LLC owners$0
Your LLC is approved. Here’s everything that comes next.
A free launch playbook and personal introductions to the accountants, web designers, insurance agents and other help a new business needs.
Free for founders. No pressure to hire anyone. Takes about two minutes.
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Your launch checklistEXAMPLE
FoundationFirst 30 daysFirst 90 daysBeyond
Get your LLC approved
Get your EIN$0
Open a business bank account
Write your operating agreement
Set up bookkeepingFind an accountant
Get business insuranceFind an agent
One request. The right people for every part of your new business.
Your first 90 days
Get your EINFreeOperating agreementDay 1Business bank accountWeek 1Hire an accountant30 daysBusiness insurance30 daysProfessional email30 daysD-U-N-S NumberFreeAnnual reportYearlyQuarterly taxes4x a yearGet your EINFreeOperating agreementDay 1Business bank accountWeek 1Hire an accountant30 daysBusiness insurance30 daysProfessional email30 daysD-U-N-S NumberFreeAnnual reportYearlyQuarterly taxes4x a year
Formed your business?Here’s how we help, free.
01
Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions about your new business and what you still have to set up. It takes about two minutes.
02
We make the introduction
We match you with a provider in our network for each need you picked: an accountant, a web designer, an insurance agent and more.
03
You decide
Talk to them, compare, and choose. There’s no cost to use AccountantHelpMe and no obligation to hire anyone.
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Approval is subject to lender underwriting. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 680 FICO 8 (tri-merge) score and steady, verifiable income. Vantage scores are not accepted.
AccountantHelpMe is not a lender and does not make credit decisions. Funding requests are reviewed by StartCap, our funding partner. We may be paid by StartCap if a business we refer is funded. This does not change what you pay. No automated approval or denial happens on this site. A specialist reviews every request.
Need an EIN? Start it right now, free.An EIN is the tax ID a business uses to open a bank account, hire employees and file returns. The IRS issues it at no cost.
- Have these ready before you start: your legal business name, your entity type, and the name and SSN or ITIN of the responsible party.
- The IRS assistant must be completed in one sitting. You cannot save your progress and come back later.
- You receive your EIN immediately on completion. There is nothing to wait for in the mail.
This link goes straight to the IRS. Applying is free, and we never charge you for it.
Read the playbook step on EINsWhat do I do after my LLC is approved?
A step-by-step launch playbook
25 steps across four stages, written in plain English.
Example introduction emailDemo
Subject:Introduction: Maria Lopez, founder of Lopez Bakery
Hi David,
I'd like to introduce you to Maria, who just launched an LLC bakery in Hartford. She's looking for help with bookkeeping and quarterly taxes.
Best,
AccountantHelpMe
Free introductions
Tell us once. We connect you with the right people.
Your matchesExample
Riverbend AccountingAccountant
CPA · Hartford, CT
Small-business taxes and monthly bookkeeping
Northstar StudioWeb design
Web designer · New Haven, CT
Websites for local service businesses
Only what you need
Pick the help you want and skip the rest.
Built around your stage
Foundation, first 30 days, first 90 days and beyond.
What do you need help with?Example
Accountant
Bookkeeping
InsuranceI already have this
Web designI already have this
Keep what already works
Already have an accountant or a website? Keep them. We only fill the gaps.
Help for every stage.From day one to your first tax season and beyond.
FIRST 30 DAYS
[Look and act like a business.] The people and tools that make you credible.
7
steps
1
request to get help
FIRST 90 DAYS
[Build credit and a home base.] Set up what lets the business borrow and grow.
6
steps
Net-30
accounts that build credit
ONGOING
[Stay compliant and grow.] The recurring tasks that keep your LLC in good standing.
6
habits
12
monthly check-ins a year
Built for brand-new businesses.Clear steps, real deadlines, no cost.
8service categories in the network
6scam letter types documented on the scam checker
2business days for a provider to respond to your request
Questions new owners ask.
Is this really free?
CostYes. You never pay AccountantHelpMe. We may earn a referral fee from providers we introduce you to, and you are never required to hire anyone.
I just got my approval. What first?
Getting startedSave your formation documents, get your free EIN from IRS.gov, and write an operating agreement. The playbook walks you through each one.
Do I need an accountant right away?
TaxesIdeally before your first big sale. An accountant helps you choose how your LLC is taxed and plan for quarterly estimated payments.
Someone wants a fee to file my BOI report.
ScamsU.S. companies no longer have to file BOI reports under FinCEN’s August 2026 final rule. Ignore letters or emails asking you to pay for one.
Check other letters hereCan you help with more than accounting?
ServicesYes. We can connect you with web design, domain and email, business insurance, a business phone, branding, and an attorney for contracts and agreements.
Will I get spammed?
PrivacyNo. We only share your details with the providers you ask to hear from, and only after you submit a request.
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