LegalPulse Business Formation Guidance

{
  "type": "json",
  "errors": {
    "400": {
      "example": {
        "error": "invalid request"
      },
      "description": "Invalid or missing parameter(s). Returned before the payment gate on paid requests, so a malformed call is never charged. JSON body: { error: <what is wrong and how to fix it> } plus usage hints."
    },
    "402": {
      "description": "Payment required — x402 v2 challenge; the accepts array lists scheme, network, and amount. Retry the same request with a PAYMENT-SIGNATURE (v2) or X-PAYMENT (v1) header. Verification is free."
    },
    "500": {
      "example": {
        "error": "upstream_failed"
      },
      "description": "Unexpected server error. If a payment settled without a usable result, contact info@theaslangroupllc.com with the settlement tx hash for a re-run or credit."
    }
  },
  "example": {
    "state": "DE",
    "annual_fee": 300,
    "filing_fee": 90,
    "next_steps": [
      "File Certificate of Formation",
      "Draft Operating Agreement",
      "Get EIN",
      "Open business bank account"
    ],
    "tax_treatment": "pass-through by default",
    "recommended_entity": "LLC",
    "formation_time_days": 1
  }
}