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Everything you need to launch — in one place.

You've got your name. Here are the tools founders actually use to take a brand from idea to open-for-business — form the company, protect the name, get online, take payments, and reach customers. Hand-picked and kept short on purpose.

Honest note: These are independent companies — SparkMyName™ isn’t affiliated with them and doesn’t provide their services. Some links may be referral links: where we’ve partnered with a provider, we may earn a small fee if you sign up, at no extra cost to you. It never changes what you pay or which tools we list — we only suggest options worth considering. Always do your own research and check current pricing and terms on each site.

Form your business

Set up the company itself — LLC, registered agent, and your free Federal Tax ID.
NNorthwest Registered Agent →Form your LLC with a free year of registered agent and strong privacy.ZZenBusiness →Fast, friendly LLC formation with built-in compliance reminders.BBizee →Free LLC formation — just pay state fees — plus a free first year of registered agent.LLegalZoom →A well-known option with optional attorney support.IIRS — Free EIN →Get your Federal Tax ID (EIN) free, straight from the IRS — no need to pay a third party.

Protect your brand

Check that your name is clear, and register the trademark.
UUSPTO — Trademark Search →Search existing U.S. trademarks before you commit to a name. Free and official.UUSPTO — File a Trademark →Register your trademark directly with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.LLegalZoom Trademark →Guided trademark search and filing help.TTrademark Engine →An affordable trademark filing service.

Get online

Claim the domain, build the site, and get hosting.
NNamecheap →Register your domain at a fair price.CCloudflare →At-cost domains, free DNS, and security.SSquarespace →A beautiful all-in-one website builder.SShopify →Everything you need to start selling online.HHostinger →Affordable web hosting and domains.

Money & payments

Take payments, open business banking, and keep the books.
SStripe →Accept payments online — it's what powers SparkMyName's own checkout.SSquare →Payments, point-of-sale, and invoices.MMercury →Modern business banking built for startups.NNovo →Free business checking for small businesses.QQuickBooks →The standard for small-business accounting.WWave →Free accounting and invoicing for small businesses.

Reach customers

Track relationships, get a business phone, and send email.
HHubSpot →A genuinely useful free CRM to track customers and deals.ZZoho CRM →Affordable, full-featured CRM.PPipedrive →A simple, visual sales pipeline.OOpenPhone →A business phone number that lives on your phone.GGoogle Voice →A free second number for your business.MMailchimp →Email marketing and audience tools.

Design & content

Make logos, graphics, and posts that match your new brand.
CCanva →Design almost anything — logos, posts, decks — free to start.FFigma →Professional design and prototyping.AAdobe Express →Quick graphics, flyers, and social posts.

SparkMyName™ is not a law firm, trademark service, domain registrar, bank, or financial advisor. Links above lead to independent third-party companies we don't control. Confirm details, pricing, and suitability for your situation before signing up — and consult a qualified professional for legal, tax, or financial decisions.