The service fee
This pays for the agreed work. Compare the actual deliverables and support, not just the number at the top of a plan.
State charges
Government filing charges are separate from a provider’s fee and depend on the filing and state. An EIN is issued free by the IRS; assistance may have a separate service fee.
The cost after opening
Ask about renewals, state reports, bookkeeping and tax preparation. Understand which services are one-time and which repeat before authorizing a plan.
Your short checklist
A checklist for this visit. No personal information is collected.