The hard parts of running a business, done right.
Closing your LLC. Letting an employee go. Writing a PIP. Nobody enjoys these, and one wrong step gets expensive fast. ExitCleanly gives you the exact, state-compliant steps and free tools to do them cleanly.
No account needed to start. Not legal advice, but built from official state requirements.
- Record the member vote to dissolve
- Settle debts & notify creditors
- File Certificate of Cancellation (LLC-4/7)
- File final FTB return - "final" box
- Cancel licenses & registrations
- Close accounts & the IRS business account
Three things every owner dreads - made simple
Pick the one you're dealing with. Each comes with a free, state-specific tool.
Dissolve an LLC
Stop paying fees on a business you no longer run. Get your state's exact form, fee, and the full IRS + state checklist.
Choose your stateTerminate an employee
Fire the right way: state-compliant termination letter, the final-paycheck deadline for your state, and a full offboarding checklist.
See the guideBuild a PIP
Turn a vague "they're underperforming" into a clear, defensible Performance Improvement Plan in minutes.
Build a PIPWhy owners trust ExitCleanly
🗺️ State-specific
Not generic templates. The actual form, fee, and deadline for your state, with links to the official filing agency.
⚙️ Real tools
Interactive wizards that build your personal checklist and documents, not a wall of text.
💸 Save money
Most owners are shocked what a "dead" LLC still costs. We show you exactly how to stop the bleeding.
Common questions
Is ExitCleanly free?
Yes, every guide, wizard, and calculator is free to use with no account. Optional one-time packs give you pre-filled documents if you want it done for you.
Is this legal advice?
No. ExitCleanly is information and tools built from official state requirements, but it is not a law firm and not legal, tax, or financial advice. Confirm with the relevant agency and a licensed professional before filing.
Do you cover my state?
Yes, all 50 states and DC. Each dissolution and termination guide has the specific form, fee, and deadline for that state, with a link to the official filing agency.
What can I do on ExitCleanly?
Dissolve an LLC, terminate an employee the compliant way, build a Performance Improvement Plan, and claim a GAP insurance refund, each with a free step-by-step tool.
These answers are general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Rules and fees change and vary by state: confirm current requirements with the relevant government agency and, for your situation, a licensed professional.