File Malca Yenta / LevSMS — Delaware LLC + Domains

Codified from Gmail draft 19dc110d80580335 · Apr 24 2026

Honest answer first

Day-1 cost: ~$450 per entity (filing + RA + domain).
Annual ongoing: ~$125/entity (registered agent renewal + DE franchise tax).
Active time: 90 min total. Wait time: 5–10 business days for state filing to clear.

Step 1 — Name availability (10 min)

1. Check Delaware name availability: icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx
2. Search for: Malca Yenta LLC and LevSMS LLC
3. Have 2–3 backup variants ready (e.g., Malca Yenta Ventures LLC, LevSMS Holdings LLC)
4. Cross-check trademark: tmsearch.uspto.gov — basic clearance only, not legal advice

Step 2 — File LLC (30 min per entity)

Pick one path:

OPTION A — Northwest Registered Agent (recommended for speed)
- northwestregisteredagent.com
- $39 service fee + $110 DE filing fee + $50 expedite (optional)
- Includes 1 year RA service
- Filing typically done in 1–2 business days

OPTION B — Direct via Delaware
- corp.delaware.gov → file Certificate of Formation
- $110 filing fee
- You provide your own registered agent (must have DE address)

OPTION C — Harvard Business Services
- delawareinc.com — $90 + state fee
- Includes RA

Required info:
- Entity name + variant
- Business purpose (general "any lawful purpose" works)
- Registered agent name + DE address
- Authorized person (you)

Step 3 — Get EIN (10 min, free, instant)

1. irs.gov → "Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online"
2. Available Mon–Fri, 7am–10pm ET
3. Need: Entity name, formation date (from Step 2 confirmation), responsible party SSN
4. EIN issued instantly, downloadable PDF
5. Save to Drive: /Hook Street/Entities/[Name]/EIN.pdf

Repeat for second entity (different session — IRS limits 1 EIN per responsible party per day).

Step 4 — Domains (15 min)

1. Cloudflare Registrar (cloudflare.com) — at-cost pricing, free WHOIS privacy
2. Register:
   - malcayenta.com (~$10–15/yr)
   - levsms.com (~$10–15/yr)
   - Consider .io for LevSMS (~$35/yr) — tech vibe
   - Defensive: also grab .net or .co if cheap
3. Enable WHOIS privacy (free on Cloudflare)
4. Set up basic redirect to placeholder or LinkedIn for now

Step 5 — Business bank account (30 min, after EIN)

Recommended: Mercury (mercury.com)
- 100% online, no minimum, fast approval
- Free wires + ACH
- Need: EIN, formation docs (Cert of Formation), driver's license, address

Alternative: Chase Business
- Need to visit branch
- Better if you want established banking relationship

Step 6 — Operating agreement (15 min)

Single-member LLC operating agreement:
- Northwest provides free template
- Or use LegalZoom / Bonsai template
- Sign + save to Drive — DO NOT FILE WITH STATE
- Required for bank account opening at most banks

Step 7 — Update CONTEXT.md (5 min)

Add to Hook Street CONTEXT.md:
- Malca Yenta LLC — DE — formed [date] — EIN — Mercury acct
- LevSMS LLC — DE — formed [date] — EIN — Mercury acct

Done state

Both LLCs filed and active. EINs received. Domains registered. Bank accounts open. Operating agreements signed and stored. Ready to invoice / accept payment as either entity.