What to know before working with Xaren.

For general advisory consultations, yes — meetings are conducted via Zoom, so we can work with clients in other states. Our Maryland Resident Agent Service, however, is limited to eligible Maryland businesses only.

No. Xaren's service fees cover our preparation and filing assistance; government and state filing fees are billed separately, at cost.

Timelines vary by state and are outside our control, since they depend on the relevant state agency's processing times. We'll give you a realistic estimate during your consultation.

Yes — Federal EIN Application Assistance is one of our core services. The EIN itself is issued free by the IRS; our fee covers assistance with the application process.

Not currently. Xaren does not hold a PTIN or Maryland individual tax-preparer registration, so we don't prepare, file, or sign tax returns, or make tax determinations. We can help organize bookkeeping records and prepare general questions for a credentialed CPA, Enrolled Agent, or registered tax preparer, but we do not prepare, file, sign, or make determinations on tax returns.

It's one of the easiest things to fall behind on early. Setting up clean bookkeeping from day one saves significant time and stress at tax season — we're happy to discuss whether now is the right time for you.

Yes, the initial 30-minute consultation is free and conducted via Zoom, subject to Xaren confirming the requested time.

Just a clear picture of your situation and goals. If you have existing formation documents, an EIN letter, or financial records relevant to your question, those can help — but nothing sensitive should be sent in advance through ordinary email or forms.

No. Xaren provides advisory and consulting services, not legal representation or legal advice. When legal counsel is required, we'll recommend you consult a licensed attorney.

No, Xaren does not provide investment advice.

No. It's limited to eligible Maryland businesses, subject to Xaren confirming eligibility, a qualifying Maryland street address, normal-business-hours availability, and a signed service agreement.

Yes — Website & App Creation is one of our core services, covering everything from simple landing pages to full e-commerce sites. Note: the Complete Business Launch package includes only a starter one-page site and basic logo concept; larger sites are scoped and priced separately.

Yes, from MVP mobile apps to advanced custom applications. Pricing depends on project scope.

Ownership terms are outlined in your project agreement before work begins — we're happy to walk through this during your consultation.

No. Clients are responsible for third-party costs such as domains, hosting, cloud infrastructure, paid APIs, and Apple/Google developer fees — these are separate from Xaren's project price.

Yes, optional ongoing maintenance and support is available starting at $150–$500/month depending on scope.