Automotive business consultation

Entity Formation — LLC for Automotive Professionals

Form your LLC with Tincu: state filings, EIN, operating agreements, and practical tax guidance tailored to auto shops, dealerships, and mobile mechanics across the USA.

Why form an LLC for your auto business?

LLCs offer liability protection, clearer tax choices, and a professional structure that helps when securing leases, suppliers, and customers. We focus on fast, compliant formation in the state you choose and ongoing advice for automotive-specific deductions and compliance.

  • Shield personal assets from business liabilities
  • Flexible tax classification (sole prop, partnership, S-corp)
  • Custom operating agreements for multi-owner garages
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Filing documents

Formation & Filing

State-specific articles, registered agent setup, and filing tracking to completion.

EIN & Banking

Employer Identification Number, bank-ready documents, and guidance on business accounts for dealerships and shops.

Operating Agreements

Custom agreements covering profit shares, labor-owner arrangements, and buy-sell provisions specific to auto operations.

Our Formation Process

We check name availability, advise on state choice (e.g., CA for local shops), and reserve the name if needed.

We prepare and file formation documents and can provide registered agent services to maintain compliance.

We obtain EINs, draft operating agreements, and prepare bank-ready documentation to open accounts quickly.
LLC paperwork

Typical timeline: 3–14 business days depending on state and expedited filing. We provide checklists and a dedicated specialist through each step.

Packages & Pricing

Package Includes Estimated price
Basic State filing + Articles $199 + state fees Order
Standard Basic + EIN + Operating Agreement $399 + state fees Order
Complete Standard + registered agent + tax setup $699 + state fees Order

State fees vary. We provide precise quotes after state selection and business details.

Team — Formation specialists for auto businesses

Our specialists combine entity law, tax knowledge, and practical experience with automotive trades to deliver documentation that fits real-world shop operations.

  • Formation specialists with business law background
  • CPAs focused on small automotive businesses
  • Ongoing compliance and payroll support
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Tincu specialist
Ava Martinez — Formation Advisor

Frequently Asked Questions

An LLC can provide liability protection and potential tax advantages. We evaluate your risk profile and recommend the best structure.

Once articles are filed and you have your EIN, banks will generally open an account. We provide a checklist to streamline the process.

Case study

Auto shop formed LLC

"Tincu made our LLC formation quick and clear. They handled the filings and set up our EIN and bank docs — we opened our garage account the same week."

— Harbor Auto Repair, San Diego, CA

Ready to form your LLC?

Schedule a free consultation or request a tailored quote. We support multi-state filings and ongoing accounting for auto businesses.

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