Start Your Business the Right Way
We help entrepreneurs form their LLC, get an EIN, secure a professional business address, and stay compliant — all in one place.
Everything you need to run a real business
From day-one filing to long-term compliance — built for founders who want to do it right.
LLC Formation
We file your LLC correctly the first time so you can focus on building your business.
EIN Registration
Get your federal tax ID fast — required for banking, payroll, and credit.
Registered Agent
Stay compliant with a professional agent receiving your legal mail on time.
Virtual Business Address
A real Detroit business address — keep your home address private and look professional.
Compliance Support
Annual reports, BOI filings, and reminders so your business stays in good standing.
Coworking & Workspace
Drop-in desks and meeting rooms in Detroit when you need to meet clients in person.
Professional Detroit Business Address
A real commercial address in the heart of Detroit — use it on your LLC, banking, website, and IRS filings. Protect your privacy and look like the business you're building.
Mail Handling
We receive, scan, and forward your mail so nothing slips through.
Privacy Protection
Keep your home address off public records and out of databases.
Commercial Address
A real Detroit street address — not a P.O. box.
Professional Credibility
Win trust from banks, lenders, and clients with a serious footprint.
Built for ambitious operators
From owner-operators to growing service businesses — we've helped hundreds across industries.
Trucking
MC/DOT authority support and compliant business setup.
Real Estate
Holding companies, LLCs per property, and clean structuring.
Cleaning
Get licensed, insured, and contract-ready fast.
Consulting
Professional brand, address, and EIN to land bigger clients.
Construction
Contractor-ready entities with compliance built-in.
E-commerce
Bank-ready LLCs for Shopify, Amazon, and DTC brands.
D.S Cottingham vs Doing It Yourself
A side-by-side look at what you get — and what you avoid.
Choose your launch package
Transparent pricing. No surprises. All packages plus state filing fees.
Start Smart
Perfect for first-time founders
- LLC Filing
- Business Name Check
- Basic Filing Support
Business Builder
Everything to launch with confidence
- LLC Filing
- EIN Registration
- Operating Agreement
- 1 Month Virtual Business Address
Business Pro
Built for serious operators
- LLC Filing
- EIN Registration
- Operating Agreement
- Registered Agent (1 year)
- 3 Months Virtual Address
- Compliance Setup
- Priority Support
Business Launch Elite
The complete launchpad
- LLC Filing
- EIN Registration
- Operating Agreement
- Registered Agent (1 year)
- 12 Months Virtual Address
- Mail Handling Setup
- Compliance Monitoring
- Business Credit Guidance
- 1-on-1 Strategy Session
- Workspace Access Credits
Stay ready, stay professional
Keep your business running smoothly with ongoing address, mail, and compliance support.
Business Essentials
- Professional Detroit Address
- Mail Handling
- Compliance Monitoring
- Ongoing Support
Business Pro
- Everything in Essentials
- Workspace Credits
- Meeting Room Access
- Priority Support
Four steps to launch
Choose Your Package
Pick the formation plan that fits your stage.
Complete Intake Form
Tell us about you and your business in minutes.
We File Your Business
Our team handles filings, EIN, and documents.
Receive Your Setup Package
Everything you need to operate — delivered.
Founders who trust us
"They handled my LLC and EIN in days. I had my authority paperwork moving the same week — couldn't have done it alone."
"The Detroit virtual address is a game changer. My properties run through a real business — clean, professional, simple."
"Felt like having a personal CFO. The compliance reminders alone are worth the membership."
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Join hundreds of Detroit-based founders who trust D.S Cottingham Enterprises to start, structure, and scale.