It’s time to make it happen

We know! Starting a business can feel like a leap of faith, so we wanted to make it as low-risk as possible. What’s the catch? Well, you do have to pay state filing fees – we can’t do anything about that, it’s a legal requirement. And you’ll only get to redeem the other products after registering your LLC. But that’s it. This is the best offer we’ve ever created, designed for people who want to start a business.

Here are some reasons why people set up an LLC:

• To protect assets — by creating an LLC, you keep your personal belongings separate from your business.
• Simplicity and flexibility — LLCs are easier to manage compared to other types of businesses. They have fewer rules and formalities, making it simpler for you to run your business.
• Professional reputation — having an LLC gives your business a more professional and trustworthy image. This can attract more customers and partners who view your business as legitimate and reliable.
• Planning for the future — with an LLC, it's easier to plan for the future of your business. You can transfer ownership or bring in new members smoothly when you need to make changes.

Is an LLC the same as an Inc. (corporation)?

Both LLCs and corporations protect your personal assets from business liabilities, but they have some key differences, including:

• How they’re owned — LLCs have one or more individual members, but corporations have shareholders.
• How they’re maintained — LLCs generally have less formal record-keeping and reporting requirements.
• How they’re taxed — LLC profits usually pass through to members before taxes, while profits for some corporations are taxed at the company level first.

Where can I learn more about business formation options?

Read our article on this topic: Differences Between an LLC & CORP for Small Businesses.

Where can I learn more about everything involved in creating an LLC?

Read our article on this topic: Steps to Start an LLC or Corporation.

Can I register an LLC in the US if I live in another country?

All states allow a foreign citizen to form a company in their jurisdiction, although they can differ in their requirements. Generally, you’ll need the same paperwork requirements as US citizens. The two main things you’ll need to get started are an:

• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) — this will be needed for you to apply for the Employer Identification Number (EIN).
• Registered Agent — your business address can be outside the US, but you must have a Registered Agent within the state where you form your business to accept your formal documents. Your company can’t be listed as its own Registered Agent.

These are some other criteria for you to be aware of:

• Our partner Tailor Brands can’t obtain your EIN online with the IRS if you don’t have a Social Security Number, but we can prepare the SS4 paperwork for you to fax to the IRS. In this case you would need to liaise with the IRS directly, via phone or mail.
• There are a few countries that are ineligible to form a company in the US — such as those involved in an OFAC sanction process, such as North Korea and Iran.

What if I’m located outside the US, am I eligible for this offer?

So long as you are deemed eligible to register an LLC, and successfully complete the registration process, you are eligible.

Each of these products renews at their standard renewal price after 1 yr. All products use their yearly renewal prices which can be found on the following pages:

• Domain (.com) https://www.namecheap.com/domains/
• Shared Hosting (Stellar) https://www.namecheap.com/hosting/shared/
• Private Email (Starter) https://www.namecheap.com/hosting/email/
• RelateSEO https://www.namecheap.com/relate/seo/
• RelateSocial https://www.namecheap.com/relate/social/

• What if I already have a .com domain with Namecheap?
  Once you press ‘Get Started’ and register your LLC, you’ll then receive a Business Starter Kit email with coupon codes. You can use this to renew your domain early and extend the ownership of your domain. Just follow this guide for more information.
• What if I have a .com domain with another registrar?
  You can transfer the domain to us, and apply the coupon code at checkout.
• What if I already have Private Email with Namecheap?
  Once you press ‘Get Started’ and register your LLC, you’ll then receive a Business Starter Kit email with coupon codes. You can use the Private Email coupon code to renew your current subscription, meaning you’ll get an extra year added onto your subscription for free. You can follow this guide for more information.
• What if I want/have another Private Email package?
  Currently only Private Email Starter is included in this offer, with no additional mailboxes included. It is not redeemable for any alternative offers at this time.
• What if I already have email with another provider?
  If you already have email with another provider you can use the relevant coupon code from the Business Starter Kit to get a Private Email Starter package for free, and then follow these steps to transfer your existing emails over.
• What if I already have Stellar hosting with Namecheap?
  Contact our Customer Support team and our hosting specialists will provide you with an extra year on us, when you provide them with the coupon code. This is only eligible for the Stellar Hosting package.
• What if I want/already have a different hosting package?
  Currently only the Stellar Hosting yearly package is included in this offer. It is not redeemable for any alternative offers at this time.
• What if I already have a website hosted by another provider?
  You can get 1 year of our Stellar hosting using the relevant coupon code in your Business Starter Kit email, and then contact our Migration specialists. If you are using cPanel-based or sites created with Wordpress, migration is guaranteed. Any manual website migrations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• What if I already have RelateSocial?
  If you already have a RelateSocial subscription then please contact our Customer Support team, and they will help you to claim the product for free, once you have registered your LLC and received your Business Starter Kit email with coupon codes.
• What if I already have RelateSEO?
  If you already have a RelateSEO subscription then you can claim another year for free. Once you press ‘Get Started’ and register your LLC, you’ll then receive a Business Starter Kit email with coupon codes. You can use the RelateSEO code to add an extra 1 year free subscription to your account. If you have any questions then please contact our Customer Support team.

We understand not everyone wants a .com for their business, however for now this offer is only redeemable for a .com, and not transferable to other TLDs. The same goes for the other products and specific plans in this offer – you cannot choose alternatives at this time.

However, you are able to claim the free products that you want, and purchase additional products if you wish. For example, you could take advantage of everything the Business Starter Kit offers, but also purchase a premium plan for email or hosting, if you wish. That said, this kit is designed to offer everything a new business should need, so in the vast majority of cases, no additional purchases should be necessary.

Not at all. You are free to use all, some, or none of the additional services included in the offer. However, our free website builder is easy to use and has smart AI tools to take care of design. While our other tools are used by thousands of people to bring their businesses to life. The Business Starter Kit is designed to offer you everything you need.

Don’t worry, success loves company. Advise them to take advantage of the free Business Starter Kit offer and start their own business. There’s never been a better time to do it!