Business Setup Services
Choose between guided do-it-yourself support and MCUA-administered setup assistance. Government filing fees and all third-party vendor costs are paid separately by the client.
DIY Business Setup — $199
Best for: Clients who want professional guidance while completing and submitting their own filings and account applications.
- One startup consultation
- Business setup checklist
- Illinois LLC filing walkthrough
- Business-name availability instructions
- Registered-agent overview
- EIN guidance
- Business banking-readiness guidance
- Domain, business phone, email, hosting, website, and vendor guidance
- Startup budget worksheet
- Digital-record checklist
- Launch checklist
- One follow-up review
Client responsibility: The client submits all filings, creates all accounts, pays all government and vendor fees, enters all required information, and keeps control of all passwords and credentials.
Full-Service Business Setup — $599
Best for: Clients who want MCUA to provide hands-on administrative assistance coordinating the startup process.
- Startup consultation
- Illinois LLC administrative filing assistance
- Registered-agent coordination
- EIN assistance
- Business banking-readiness package
- Business phone, domain, email, and hosting setup assistance
- Basic website setup or coordination
- Initial vendor and account setup assistance
- Digital-record organization
- Startup cost worksheet
- Launch checklist
- One post-setup consultation
Not Included in the $599 Service Fee
- State or local government filing fees
- Registered-agent fees
- Domain, phone, email, hosting, and other vendor charges
- Custom website-development fees
- Licenses and permits
- Insurance
- Bank fees, bookkeeping, tax preparation, trademark services, legal services, or ongoing business management
Important: MCUA provides consulting, education, administrative assistance, and organizational support. MCUA is not a law firm, accounting firm, tax preparer, financial adviser, lender, or government agency. Clients remain responsible for reviewing and approving information before submission and for seeking licensed professional advice when needed.