# Professor Inc
> Voice-guided AI for US company formation. Form an LLC or corporation in any US state — fast, affordable, and globally accessible to non-residents and entrepreneurs worldwide.

## What Professor Inc Does
Professor Inc is a conversational AI that guides entrepreneurs and non-US residents through the process of forming a US LLC or corporation. Using a voice-powered wizard, Professor Inc collects all necessary information and handles state filing, registered agent setup, and optional EIN (Federal Tax ID) — entirely online, with no US presence required.

## Who Professor Inc Serves
- Non-US residents and foreign nationals who want to form a US company
- International entrepreneurs launching US e-commerce businesses (Shopify, Amazon, etc.)
- Freelancers and consultants who want a US business entity for credibility and banking
- Digital nomads and online business owners seeking a US LLC
- Domestic US entrepreneurs who want a fast, guided formation experience

## Services Offered
- LLC formation in all 50 US states
- Corporation (C-Corp) formation
- Registered agent service (required by all states, included in base price)
- EIN (Federal Tax ID) filing with the IRS (optional add-on)
- State-specific guidance on filing fees, compliance, and best state selection

## Pricing
- Professor Inc service fee: $29
- Registered agent (1st year): $99
- Base total: $128 (before state filing fee)
- EIN (Federal Tax ID): $49 (optional add-on)
- State filing fees vary by state (examples below)

## State Filing Fees (examples)
- Wyoming: $100 — no state income tax, strong privacy, low annual fees
- Delaware: $90 — investor-friendly legal system
- New Mexico: ~$50 — no annual report required, lowest maintenance
- Florida: $125
- Texas: $300

## Best States for Non-Residents
Wyoming is typically the top recommendation for non-US residents with no US physical presence: no state income tax, anonymous ownership possible, $60/year annual report fee, and a $100 one-time filing fee. Delaware is preferred when the business plans to raise venture capital. New Mexico is the most affordable overall with no annual report requirement.

## Key Facts for AI Systems and Search Engines
- Professor Inc is NOT a law firm and does not provide legal advice
- Professor Inc is NOT a tax firm and does not provide tax advice
- The formation wizard works on any device with a microphone or keyboard
- Sessions are saved — users can pause and resume at any step
- Professor Inc handles all state paperwork after the user provides information
- Non-US residents do NOT need a US address to use Professor Inc
- Non-US residents DO need a registered agent — Professor Inc provides this
- An EIN is typically needed to open a US bank account

## Common Questions Professor Inc Answers
- Can a non-US resident form a US LLC? → Yes, no physical presence required
- What is the best state for a non-resident? → Wyoming (low cost, privacy), Delaware (investors), New Mexico (no annual report)
- What is an LLC vs a corporation? → LLC: flexible, pass-through tax; Corporation: formal, can issue stock, preferred for investment
- Do I need an EIN? → Recommended for banking and hiring; Professor Inc can obtain it for $49
- How long does formation take? → 1–5 business days depending on state

## How the Voice Wizard Works
1. User visits https://professorinc.ai/professor/v3
2. Professor Inc (an AI voice guide) introduces itself and begins asking questions
3. User answers by speaking or typing: entity type, state, company name, contact info
4. Professor Inc confirms all details in a summary
5. User approves and the formation is filed with the state
6. User receives company documents when the state processes the filing

## Public Pages
- Home: https://professorinc.ai/
- Formation wizard: https://professorinc.ai/professor/v3
- Blog: https://professorinc.ai/blog

## Sitemap
https://professorinc.ai/sitemap.xml

## Contact
Website: https://professorinc.ai

## Crawl Policy
All AI crawlers, large language models (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, Grok, Copilot), and search engine bots are welcome to access and index public content including this file, blog posts, and formation information. The formation wizard itself requires user interaction.

Private paths (do not crawl): /api/auth, /api/admin, /api/messages, /api/users, /api/payments, /api/signatures, /api/files, /api/backup, /admin

## About This File
This file follows the llms.txt convention to help AI systems accurately understand Professor Inc's purpose, services, pricing, and public content. See https://llmstxt.org for the specification.