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Startup Expense Calculator

Estimate one-time launch costs, recurring monthly expenses, operating runway, and a contingency buffer. Calculations run only in your browser; nothing is saved or submitted.

Planning estimate: This tool provides general information—not legal, tax, accounting, banking, postal, licensing, or regulatory advice. Confirm current prices, eligibility, and requirements with the responsible provider, agency, or qualified adviser.

For a California LLC, the calculator starts with $70 Articles of Organization, $20 Statement of Information, and the current $800 annual LLC tax. Additional fees or different tax treatment may apply.

One-time and first-year costs
Monthly operating costs

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Adjust the assumptions whenever you want. No entries leave this page, and the results are not stored.

Use the result as a planning and comparison aid. Quotes, eligibility rules, taxes, and agency requirements can change.

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The calculator uses the values shown in the form, including editable assumptions. ZWorkSpace prices are starting prices and may not include special access, taxes, add-ons, deposits, or custom arrangements. Government links are provided for verification; the responsible agency controls the current rule or fee.

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