Search For The Business Entity You Wish To Add

Although business entities can usually become members of existing llcs there may be restrictions or even prohibitions in your llc s governing documents or in state or federal law.

Search for the business entity you wish to add. Enter the business name of the company for which you wish to file documents and click search. If you do need to update the irs you can do so using the relatively simple entity classifications election. If you are not able to locate an entity record you may wish to try a broader search by searching for fewer keywords or a begins with search if you know one or more of the first words of the entity s name or you may request a more extensive search by ordering a status report.

Find the business in the results below and click to view the official business profile. We ll take care of the entity search. For information on ordering a status report refer to information requests.

Free business name search. You can use the online tool to search business names and find out whether another business is already using the name you have chosen. Using incfile s business name search makes the process quick and easy and you can even choose to form your business immediately if the name you want is available.

Results displayed will show entities that contain your search criteria. Just fill in your proposed business name and we ll search the company registrar for you. Thus establishing a business entity structure requires an entrepreneur to consider these things the amount of capital the type of liability and how easy it is for them to be formed.

From your business s profile click the add filing button. We ll tell you if your business name is available with the secretary of state. Look for the option to conduct a business entity search llc name search or corporation llc search since the terminology may differ depending on the state.

If you find a business with a similar name it s a good idea to review your state s specific business naming requirements to find out if the similarity will prevent you from using the name you want. A business entity is a corporation established separately from an individual for tax and operating purposes.