Businesses can generally form in these states even when an owner lives elsewhere, subject to the state's requirements. Forming there does not eliminate obligations in states where the business actually conducts activities that require registration.

Swyft Filings describes its formation process as an online filing service in which customers provide business details, the filing is prepared and reviewed, and the formation paperwork is submitted to the appropriate state agency. The company supports formation and related filing services across all 50 states, while state fees, forms, processing times, and requirements remain state-specific.