Saturday, 5 September 2026Directory: The tool for the task.70 tools · 36 official sources
70 tools in 10 tasks. Each says what it is for, what it costs, and whether it is the official source.
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◆ marks the regulator, registry or test maker. The steps that use these tools are on for.do.

Register a company, a trademark, a passport

The government portals and the services people use to file.8 listed

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FinCEN BOI reporting◆fincen.gov

Checking, once, whether your entity must file; most domestic LLCs no longer do.

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IP India — Trade Marks e-filing◆ipindiaonline.gov.in

Trademark search and filing in India; ₹4,500 per class for individuals, startups and MSMEs.

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IP India public trademark search◆tmrsearch.ipindia.gov.in

Finding conflicting marks in your class before you file or name a company.

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IRS EIN online application◆irs.gov

Getting the tax ID a new LLC needs for a bank account and hiring; never pay a third party for this.

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MCA SPICe+◆mca.gov.in

Reserving a company name (Part A) and incorporating (Part B) with digital signatures; 5–10 working days when clean.

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Passport Seva◆passportindia.gov.in

Applying fresh or for reissue, choosing Normal or Tatkal, and booking the Passport Seva Kendra slot after payment.

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USPTO trademark search◆tmsearch.uspto.gov

Clearing a company or product name in the US before you commit to it.

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Tools and services

Northwest Registered Agentnorthwestregisteredagent.com

A registered agent address that keeps yours off the public record; formation filing if you want it done for you.

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