Confidential — Haus of Black — LLC Formation Package — February 2026
Legal • Entity Formation Guide

LLC Formation Package

Haus of Black — All Entities

Principal: Shawn C. O’Neil Counsel: Michael Kendall, Esq. Prepared: February 14, 2026
Entity 01 — Priority: Immediate

Ovi Black LLC

State: Florida (Recommended) or Delaware (Boss to confirm)
Type: Single-Member LLC
Managing Member: Shawn C. O’Neil
Purpose: AI Chief of Staff subscription service (SaaS)

Florida Formation Steps

  1. File Articles of Organization with FL Division of Corporations at sunbiz.org. Filing fee: $125. Select “Electronic Filing” for faster processing (1–2 business days).
  2. Designate Registered Agent. Can be self (FL address required) or commercial agent ($100–$150/year). Registered agent receives legal service on behalf of LLC.
  3. Draft Operating Agreement. Not required by FL law but essential. Define: management structure, profit distribution, dissolution terms. Internal draft: $0.
  4. Obtain EIN from IRS at irs.gov/businesses. Free, instant online. Select “Single-Member LLC” as entity type.
  5. Open Business Bank Account. Bring: Articles of Organization, EIN letter, government ID. Separate account = liability protection.
  6. File Annual Report. Due by May 1 each year. Fee: $138.75. Filed at sunbiz.org.
ItemCostFrequency
Articles of Organization$125.00One-time
Registered Agent$0–$150Annual
EIN Application$0One-time
Operating Agreement$0One-time (internal)
Annual Report$138.75Annual
Year 1 Total$263.75–$413.75
Entity 02 — Priority: Immediate

H&N Hauling LLC

State: Delaware (formation) + New York (foreign LLC registration)
Type: Single-Member LLC (shell company)
Managing Member: Shawn C. O’Neil
Purpose: Business development and client acquisition for hauling/towing operations
Operations: Delegated to H&N Towing Enterprises (James A. O’Neil Jr.)

Delaware Formation Steps

  1. File Certificate of Formation with DE Division of Corporations at corp.delaware.gov. Filing fee: $90.
  2. Designate Delaware Registered Agent. Required (must be DE-based). Commercial agent: $50–$150/year.
  3. Draft Operating Agreement. Define relationship with H&N Towing Enterprises. Critical: document the production → operations delegation structure.
  4. Obtain EIN from IRS (free, online).
  5. Pay Annual Franchise Tax. Due June 1 each year: $300 (flat fee for LLCs).

New York Foreign LLC Registration

  1. File Application for Authority with NY Dept of State. Fee: $250. This allows DE LLC to do business in NY without forming a separate NY entity.
  2. Publish formation notice in 2 NY newspapers (6 consecutive weeks). Cost: $500–$1,500 (varies by county). Required within 120 days of filing.
  3. File Certificate of Publication with NY Dept of State after publication complete. Fee: $50.
  4. NY Biennial Statement. Due every 2 years: $9.
NY Publication Requirement New York requires LLCs to publish a formation notice in 2 newspapers for 6 weeks. Cost varies dramatically by county — Albany County is cheapest (~$200 total), while NYC can exceed $1,500. Consider using an Albany County publication service to minimize cost.
Entity 03 — Priority: High

H&N Towing LLC

State: Delaware
Type: Single-Member LLC (shell company)
Managing Member: Shawn C. O’Neil
Purpose: Business development for towing operations
Note: Mirror structure of H&N Hauling LLC. Same DE formation process.

ItemCost
DE Certificate of Formation$90
DE Registered Agent$100/yr
DE Franchise Tax$300/yr
EIN$0
Year 1 Total$490
Entity 04 — Priority: High

Black Haus Capital LLC

State: Delaware
Type: Multi-Member LLC
Members: Shawn C. O’Neil + David (details per Sovereignty Plan)
Purpose: Investment by Inspection, Family Office Services, Strategic Capital Allocation

Counsel Required BHC Operating Agreement requires attorney review (Michael Kendall) due to multi-member structure, investment vehicle compliance, and capital allocation provisions. Budget $500–$2,000 for attorney-drafted agreement.
ItemCost
DE Certificate of Formation$90
DE Registered Agent$100/yr
Operating Agreement (attorney)$500–$2,000
DE Franchise Tax$300/yr
EIN$0
Year 1 Total$990–$2,490
Entity 05 — Priority: Medium

Fortitude Virtual Professionals LLC

State: Florida
Type: Single-Member LLC
Managing Member: Shawn C. O’Neil
Purpose: Fractional CMO/CRO services, virtual assistants, business operations support

ItemCost
FL Articles of Organization$125
Registered Agent$0–$150/yr
Annual Report$138.75/yr
EIN$0
Year 1 Total$263.75–$413.75
Entity 06 — Priority: Medium

Serenity House Foundation

State: Florida
Type: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation
Purpose: Land conservation, land rehabilitation, anti-poaching, Investigation Wall meditation path stewardship

Formation Steps

  1. File Articles of Incorporation as non-profit with FL Division of Corporations. Fee: $70.
  2. Draft Bylaws. Non-profit governance structure, board composition, officer roles. Internal: $0.
  3. Obtain EIN from IRS (free).
  4. Apply for 501(c)(3) Status — IRS Form 1023-EZ (if qualifying): $275. Full Form 1023: $600. Processing: 3–6 months.
  5. Register with FL Dept of Agriculture (Solicitation of Contributions): $10–$400 depending on contribution levels.
  6. Annual Compliance: IRS Form 990-N (e-postcard) if revenue <$50K: $0.
ItemCost
FL Non-Profit Filing$70
IRS 501(c)(3) Application$275–$600
Registered Agent$0–$150/yr
FL Solicitation Registration$10
EIN$0
Annual Filing (990-N)$0
Year 1 Total$355–$830
Summary

Total Formation Cost Summary

EntityStateYear 1Annual Recurring
Ovi Black LLCFL$264–$414$139–$289
H&N Hauling LLCDE + NY$940–$2,040$409
H&N Towing LLCDE$490$400
Black Haus Capital LLCDE$990–$2,490$400
Fortitude VP LLCFL$264–$414$139–$289
Serenity House FoundationFL 501(c)(3)$355–$830$0–$150
TOTAL ALL ENTITIES$3,303–$6,688$1,487–$1,937
Ranges reflect self-registered agent ($0) vs. commercial agent ($150/yr) options, and internal vs. attorney-drafted operating agreements. NY publication cost for H&N Hauling varies by county ($200–$1,500).
Recommended Action Sequence Today (Session 1): File Ovi Black LLC (FL) and H&N Hauling LLC (DE) — these are Monday launch priorities.
This Week: File H&N Towing LLC (DE) and Black Haus Capital LLC (DE).
Next Week: File Fortitude VP LLC (FL) and begin Serenity House Foundation 501(c)(3) process.
Parallel: Michael Kendall reviews BHC Operating Agreement and Sovereignty Plan alignment.
Decision Needed from Boss 1. Ovi Black LLC — Confirm Florida (recommended for simplicity, lower annual fees) vs. Delaware.
2. Registered agents — Self-register (free, uses personal FL address) or commercial agent ($100–$150/yr per entity for privacy)?
3. BHC Operating Agreement — Internal draft or attorney-drafted ($500–$2K)?
4. NY Publication for H&N Hauling — Albany County service (~$200) or local to Red Hook (~$800+)?