Aaron Kra
Founder & Editor-in-Chief (JD, UT School of Law)
Aaron Kra is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Boost Suite and a recognized authority on LLC formation and small-business compliance. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law (ABA-accredited), he has spent more than nine years guiding entrepreneurs on entity selection, registered-agent requirements, foreign qualifications, and multi-state compliance. At Boost Suite, Aaron Kra oversees legal and tax review, leads state-by-state updates, and sets the site’s research and editorial standards.
Experience and focus
Following law school, Aaron Kra practiced at a boutique business firm in Austin, handling LLC/PLLC formations, statutory conversions and domestications, UCC-1 filings, and multi-state registrations for real-estate investors, healthcare professionals, e-commerce sellers, and service businesses. That work required deep familiarity with Secretary of State procedures, fee schedules, turnaround windows, and the practical reasons filings are rejected, or expedited.
Aaron Kra also completed a year-long secondment with the compliance team of a national registered-agent provider, working directly with filing clerks and agency staff in more than 25 U.S. states. Insights from that role, what examiners check first, how expedite queues are triaged, which attachments trigger delays, inform his plain-English checklists and filing guidance across Boost Suite. It is with this solid knowledge that Aaron Kra was able to write high-quality guides on how to start an LLC and how long it takes to obtain an LLC.
Editorial standards & methodology
Every instruction published on Boost Suite is verified against primary sources (state statutes, administrative rules, Secretary of State portals). Where appropriate, details are confirmed directly with state offices or the IRS. Aaron Kra maintains the site’s Fee Tracker and Turnaround Index and publishes change logs so readers can see what changed and when. For the research workflow, fact-checking steps, and correction policy, to learn more about the writing methodology, read our editorial Policy.
How we research, verify, and update
- Primary-source first. We rely on state statutes, administrative rules, Secretary of State portals, and IRS guidance. Secondary sources are used only to clarify terminology, never to drive instructions.
- Direct confirmations. When fees, forms, or turnaround windows are unclear, we call or email state offices and document the response (date, name, and desk where possible).
- Reproducible steps. Every guide lists the exact form names, filing paths, and decision points (in-person vs. online, expedited options, rejection risks).
- Document control. We time-stamp screenshots of fee schedules, forms, and notices; each article has a “Last reviewed/Last updated” label tied to our internal log.
- Change triggers. We update immediately when: state fees change, forms are replaced, statutes/rules are amended, portals switch vendors, or the IRS revises guidance. Routine maintenance checks run quarterly.
- Public trackers. The Fee Tracker and Turnaround Index record what changed and when, so readers can see historical movement and trend notes.
- Clarity first. We favor plain English, short steps, and checklists that mirror real filing flows.
Editorial independence & how we make recommendations
- No pay-to-play. Vendors cannot buy inclusion, ranking, or “best” badges; we do not accept pre-publication review or approval.
- How we earn. Some links may be affiliate links, at no cost to you, and are disclosed on the page. Partnerships never override evidence from state sources or testing.
- Evaluation criteria. We score services on: filing accuracy, privacy protections, support quality, price transparency (incl. upsells), turnaround, refund terms, and multi-state capability.
- Hands-on checks. Where possible, we create accounts, compare order flows, and validate claims against official requirements.
- Firewalls. Editorial decisions are separate from revenue operations; ad relationships are handled by a different team with no influence over verdicts.
- Updates over influence. If a vendor changes terms or performance, we revise ratings promptly, even if it hurts revenue.
Corrections, revisions, and changelog policy
- What we correct. Factual errors (fees, form names, addresses), misleading phrasing, broken/changed filing paths, and outdated timelines. Typos are fixed on sight.
- Severity levels.
- Minor: wording/formatting, silent fix.
- Substantive: facts or steps, note added to the page (“Updated on [date]: fee change / form replaced”), entry in the changelog.
- Major: conclusions or ratings, explicit editor’s note and full changelog entry with rationale.
- Turnaround. We aim to review correction requests within 2 business days and publish substantive fixes as soon as verification is complete.
- Version history. Our internal log stores what changed, who approved it, and the source used. Public notes appear on pages with material updates and in the Turnaround/Fee trackers.
- How to report an issue. Use the Contact link with the page URL, what you believe is wrong, and any official source; we’ll acknowledge receipt and investigate.
Collaboration with licensed experts
To ensure accuracy across jurisdictions, Aaron Kra collaborates with licensed legal and tax professionals in New York, Texas, California, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Illinois, South Carolina, and Ohio. These reviewers stress-test checklists and examples involving pass-through treatment, S-corp elections, SALT considerations, and nexus rules to keep guidance aligned with real-world filings and current federal/state authority. This collaboration with solid industry experts allows us to keep the cost of an LLC up to date and guide readers toward the best state to create an LLC, depending on their specific needs.
Accessibility & transparency
Aaron Kra helps maintain Boost Suite’s library of step-by-step guides, comparison checklists, and downloadable templates. Articles carry a “Last reviewed” date, concise methodology notes, and links to governing sources where applicable, so readers can evaluate the basis for each recommendation. Background on the team and mission is available on About. Media or reader inquiries can be directed via Contact.
Important: Aaron Kra does not provide legal services through Boost Suite. Site content is educational and should not be treated as legal, tax, or accounting advice. Use of the website is governed by the Terms of Service.
Guides and reviews written by Aaron Kra
Aaron cuts through the legal jargon to give you exactly what you need, no more, no less. He links directly to state statutes, Secretary of State portals, and IRS guidance because that's where the real answers live. His focus? The specific steps that actually get your filing approved, updated as rules change.
Essentials
Starting your first LLC or comparing entity types? These guides cover what actually matters: real costs, realistic timelines, and the core filings that make it official. No fluff, just the EIN process, operating agreement basics, and filing steps that won't leave you second-guessing.
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Registered Agent
Your registered agent handles more than just mail, they're your compliance lifeline for legal notices and service of process. Aaron breaks down who should serve (and who shouldn't), how services actually differ beyond marketing promises, and the state-specific quirks that could trip you up.
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Name Search & Naming
Nothing kills momentum like a rejected filing because your name was already taken. These step-by-step guides show you how to search each state's database the same way their clerks do, plus the real rules on restricted words and what "distinguishability" actually means. Looking for inspiration? Check out our LLC names examples to spark ideas.
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State Fees & Renewals
State requirements vary dramatically, from initial LLC cost and ongoing annual fees to renewal deadlines and franchise tax obligations. Pick your state to get accurate cost projections and compliance timelines that reflect the real requirements, not one-size-fits-all guidance.
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