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.