Data Sources and Methodology

Results depend on the assumptions entered and public fee or policy information available at the review date.

Commerce platforms

Fee assumptions are checked against official Amazon, Shopify, TikTok Shop, Stripe, PayPal, and related documentation.

Government information

LLC, tax, and compliance content prioritizes IRS, FinCEN, state filing offices, and other government publications.

How to use the results

Treat results as planning ranges. Verify current account pricing, state fees, tax treatment, and filing duties before acting.