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
- 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).
- Designate Registered Agent. Can be self (FL address required) or commercial agent ($100–$150/year). Registered agent receives legal service on behalf of LLC.
- Draft Operating Agreement. Not required by FL law but essential. Define: management structure, profit distribution, dissolution terms. Internal draft: $0.
- Obtain EIN from IRS at irs.gov/businesses. Free, instant online. Select “Single-Member LLC” as entity type.
- Open Business Bank Account. Bring: Articles of Organization, EIN letter, government ID. Separate account = liability protection.
- File Annual Report. Due by May 1 each year. Fee: $138.75. Filed at sunbiz.org.
| Item | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $125.00 | One-time |
| Registered Agent | $0–$150 | Annual |
| EIN Application | $0 | One-time |
| Operating Agreement | $0 | One-time (internal) |
| Annual Report | $138.75 | Annual |
| Year 1 Total | $263.75–$413.75 |
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
- File Certificate of Formation with DE Division of Corporations at corp.delaware.gov. Filing fee: $90.
- Designate Delaware Registered Agent. Required (must be DE-based). Commercial agent: $50–$150/year.
- Draft Operating Agreement. Define relationship with H&N Towing Enterprises. Critical: document the production → operations delegation structure.
- Obtain EIN from IRS (free, online).
- Pay Annual Franchise Tax. Due June 1 each year: $300 (flat fee for LLCs).
New York Foreign LLC Registration
- 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.
- Publish formation notice in 2 NY newspapers (6 consecutive weeks). Cost: $500–$1,500 (varies by county). Required within 120 days of filing.
- File Certificate of Publication with NY Dept of State after publication complete. Fee: $50.
- NY Biennial Statement. Due every 2 years: $9.
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.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| DE Certificate of Formation | $90 |
| DE Registered Agent | $100/yr |
| DE Franchise Tax | $300/yr |
| EIN | $0 |
| Year 1 Total | $490 |
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
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| FL Articles of Organization | $125 |
| Registered Agent | $0–$150/yr |
| Annual Report | $138.75/yr |
| EIN | $0 |
| Year 1 Total | $263.75–$413.75 |
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
- File Articles of Incorporation as non-profit with FL Division of Corporations. Fee: $70.
- Draft Bylaws. Non-profit governance structure, board composition, officer roles. Internal: $0.
- Obtain EIN from IRS (free).
- Apply for 501(c)(3) Status — IRS Form 1023-EZ (if qualifying): $275. Full Form 1023: $600. Processing: 3–6 months.
- Register with FL Dept of Agriculture (Solicitation of Contributions): $10–$400 depending on contribution levels.
- Annual Compliance: IRS Form 990-N (e-postcard) if revenue <$50K: $0.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Total Formation Cost Summary
| Entity | State | Year 1 | Annual Recurring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovi Black LLC | FL | $264–$414 | $139–$289 |
| H&N Hauling LLC | DE + NY | $940–$2,040 | $409 |
| H&N Towing LLC | DE | $490 | $400 |
| Black Haus Capital LLC | DE | $990–$2,490 | $400 |
| Fortitude VP LLC | FL | $264–$414 | $139–$289 |
| Serenity House Foundation | FL 501(c)(3) | $355–$830 | $0–$150 |
| TOTAL ALL ENTITIES | $3,303–$6,688 | $1,487–$1,937 | |
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.
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+)?