Been operating as a sole prop for three years and finally getting serious about liability protection. Need to form an LLC in Texas for my roofing company. A buddy mentioned MyCompanyWorks but I haven't seen many real reviews. Looking for firsthand experience with them, or if there's a better route for a small construction business. Not trying to overpay for a bunch of stuff I don't need.
LLC Formation
My roofing business needs an LLC. Anyone tried MyCompanyWorks?
I used them for my landscaping LLC back in 2021. No complaints, everything filed correctly. But their upsells during checkout are aggressive. Just get the basic package and file your own EIN with the IRS for free.
whats the annual fee? that's what usually gets people
They don't have a mandatory annual fee like some of the big names. You pay the state franchise tax separately. I think I paid around $150 toatl for the basic formation.
For a roofing business specifically, make sure you're not just getting the LLC but also looking at your insurance setup. LLC won't protect you from personal injury claims if you're the one on the roof. Just something to keep in mind whiel you're structuring.
I went with Northwest Registered Agent after comparing a few. Pricier but they don't upsell you on every little thing. MyCompanyWorks fellt like a used car lot when I called them.
Yeah the upsell thing is what I was worried about. I just want the filing done right, not a package with a website builder and a logo design.
Honestly foor Texas you can just file the certificate of formation yourself on the Secretary of State website. It's like $300 and the form is straightforward. Why pay a middleman?
registered agent service is the one thing worth paying for if you don't want your home address on public record. MyCompanyWorks includes that for the first year I think.
That's a good point about the registered agent. If you're operating out of your house, you probably don't want your address tied to the business filings.
Also check if your county requires a separate business license for contractors. LLC is just the entity, doesn't cover local permits.
Yeah the SOS filing is easy but the registered agent piece is where DIY gets annoying. If you don't have a commercial address to use, just pay for the service. MyCompanyWorks is fine for that, just decline the extras.
Appreciate the input. Leaning toward just using them for the basic formation plus registered agent, then handling the EIN myself. Will update once it's done.