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What Happens After You Sign Up

Here is every step from the moment you reach out to the moment your business is fully live — what we handle and what you do at each stage.

Your Onboarding Timeline

Most clients go from first contact to active address in 1–3 business days. LLC filing takes a few days longer depending on Texas Secretary of State processing times. Here is the full picture.

1
Day 0 — Initial Consult

Tell Us What You Need

Typically same day
You do
  • Submit the inquiry form or book a 15-min consult
  • Tell us your business type and what you need
We do
  • Review your inquiry and reply with a flat quote — usually the same day
  • Answer any questions before you commit

No commitment at this stage. We send a simple, flat quote and let you decide. No upsell calls, no pressure.

2
Day 1 — Checkout & Kickoff

Choose Your Plan & Pay

5–10 minutes
You do
  • Select your plan (Address, Agent Only, or Establish Bundle)
  • Complete secure checkout
We do
  • Send your onboarding portal link within one business day
  • Reserve your address immediately upon payment
3
Day 1–2 — USPS Compliance

Form 1583 & Notarization

15–20 minutes (you) · 1 business day to process (us)
You do
  • Complete USPS Form 1583 online (we send the link)
  • Join a 10–15 min remote online notary video call
  • Show two valid government IDs during the notary session
We do
  • Schedule your remote notary appointment
  • Review the completed form for accuracy
  • Submit to our USPS CMRA records — activating your mailbox

This step is legally required by the USPS. No compliant virtual address provider can skip it. See our USPS Compliance page for a full explanation.

4
Day 2 — Address Live

Your Address Is Active

Typically 1–2 business days after Form 1583 is verified
You do
  • Start using your new address on your LLC, bank accounts, and business profiles
  • Update your Google Business Profile, website, and vendor accounts
We do
  • Confirm your mailbox is live via email
  • Begin receiving, logging, and scanning any mail that arrives
  • Notify you the day mail or packages arrive
5
Day 2–7 — LLC Formation (Bundle clients)

Articles of Organization Filed

TX SOS standard processing: 3–7 business days
You do
  • Confirm your LLC name, member details, and management structure
  • Review the draft Articles of Organization before we file
We do
  • Prepare your Certificate of Formation (Form 205) for Texas SOS
  • Pay and submit the $300 state filing fee on your behalf
  • Monitor for approval and send you the stamped certificate
6
Day 7–14 — EIN & Operating Agreement (Bundle clients)

EIN from IRS & Operating Agreement

EIN: same day (U.S. SSN holders) · 2–4 weeks (international)
You do
  • Confirm your SSN (U.S.) or confirm fax/mail method (international founders)
  • Review and sign your operating agreement
We do
  • Apply to the IRS for your EIN using your approved LLC information
  • Draft a single-member operating agreement for your records
  • Deliver your EIN confirmation letter for your bank and accounts
7
Ongoing — Mail Handling Begins

Your Mail Dashboard Is Live

Ongoing from address activation
You do
  • Log in to your dashboard to manage mail
  • Choose per item: open & scan, forward, hold, or shred
We do
  • Receive, log, and photograph mail and packages on arrival
  • Scan the envelope and notify you the same day
  • Execute your instructions — forward, open, hold, or shred
8
Year-round — Compliance Calendar

We Track Your Deadlines

Ongoing throughout the life of your LLC
You do
  • Review deadline reminders when we send them
  • Authorize us to file annual reports and BOI reports
We do
  • Track your Texas annual report and BOI report deadlines
  • Send reminders 30 days and 7 days before each filing
  • File on your behalf — keeping you in good standing with the state

Your Complete Onboarding Checklist

Use this as your reference. Each phase is roughly in order — we walk you through each step, so nothing gets missed.

Phase 1

Before You Start

  • Decide your LLC name (check TX SOS name availability)
  • Know your management structure (member-managed vs. manager-managed)
  • Have two government IDs ready for Form 1583
  • Confirm your primary address (personal — does not need to be U.S.)
Phase 2

USPS Compliance

  • Complete Form 1583 in the onboarding portal
  • Attend remote notary video call (15 min)
  • Show photo ID + address-confirming ID to notary
  • Receive address activation confirmation email
Phase 3

LLC Formation (Bundle)

  • Review Articles of Organization draft
  • Confirm LLC name, address, registered agent
  • TX SOS filing submitted (we handle)
  • Receive stamped Certificate of Formation
Phase 4

EIN & Agreements (Bundle)

  • Provide SSN or confirm fax-based EIN method
  • Review single-member operating agreement
  • Receive IRS EIN confirmation letter
  • Open business bank account with EIN + Certificate
Phase 5

Address & Mail Live

  • Update LLC filings with your new address
  • Update Google Business Profile
  • Set mail handling preferences in dashboard
  • Forward first piece of mail to confirm delivery
Ongoing

Compliance Calendar

  • Annual report filed by state deadline each year
  • BOI report filed (one-time for most LLCs)
  • Registered agent renewed annually at $99/yr
  • Address plan renewed monthly or annually

Ready to Start Your Onboarding?

Book a free 15-min consult or submit an inquiry — a real person will walk you through the process and send a flat quote, usually the same day.

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Last updated: July 9, 2026

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