Launch Checklist & Filing Guide

Verify name availability at icis.corp.delaware.gov. Name must include "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company". Rollick Inc. should be filed as "Rollick LLC" or similar variation.

Required for all Delaware entities. Must have a physical Delaware address. Options: National Registered Agents Inc ($99/yr), Northwest Registered Agent ($125/yr), or Harvard Business Services ($50/yr).

File online at corp.delaware.gov or by mail. Filing fee: $90 (standard, 2-3 weeks), $100 (24-hour expedite), or $1,000 (same-day). Form requires: LLC name, registered agent name/address, organizer name/address.

Not filed with the state but legally required. Should include: member names and ownership percentages, capital contributions, profit/loss distribution, management structure (member-managed vs. manager-managed), voting rights, transfer restrictions, dissolution provisions. Template provided in operating-agreement-template.html.

Order certified copy of Certificate of Formation ($50). Needed for bank accounts, Stripe application, etc.

Foreign LLC qualification in states where you have nexus (CA, NY, TX, FL, IL). Each state has its own foreign qualification filing and fee.

Visit irs.gov EIN application to begin the online application.

Select "Limited Liability Company" as entity type.

Choose single-member or multi-member depending on LLC structure.

Select "Started a new business" as the reason.

Name, SSN, and address of the managing member. This person is the primary point of contact with the IRS.

Rollick LLC, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, date of formation.

Select "Retail Trade" then "Electronic Shopping" as the subcategory.

EIN is assigned immediately upon completion of the online application. Save the confirmation page.

Download and securely store the CP 575 confirmation letter. This is your official EIN assignment notice.

Use EIN for: bank accounts, Stripe application, tax filings, W-9 forms, 1099 issuance.

Recommend a Delaware Statutory Trust or Nevada Asset Protection Trust. Delaware advantages: no state income tax on trust income for non-resident beneficiaries, strong asset protection statutes (12 Del. C. § 3570-3576), no requirement to file trust agreement publicly.

Specializing in asset protection. Budget: $3,000-$10,000 for formation. Search Delaware Bar Association or firms specializing in entity structuring.

Key provisions: grantor(s), trustee(s) (can be a corporate trustee or individual), beneficiaries, spendthrift clause (protects assets from creditors), distribution standards, trust protector provisions, amendment/revocation powers, governing law (Delaware).

At least one trustee must be a Delaware resident or Delaware trust company if using Delaware trust. Corporate trustees: Wilmington Trust, Commonwealth Trust Company.

Transfer LLC membership interests to the trust. The trust becomes the sole member of Rollick LLC. File updated Operating Agreement reflecting trust as member.

Delaware does not require public filing of trust agreements. However, you may need to update the LLC's Certificate of Formation if ownership structure changes.

Separate EIN for the trust (same IRS process as Section 2).

For receiving LLC distributions. Separate from the LLC operating account.

Go to copyright.gov/dmca-directory and create a new account.

Click "Register a DMCA Agent" and begin the designation process.

Service provider: Rollick LLC, website: rollick.bet

Rollick Legal Department, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, [email protected]

Filing fee: $6 per designation. Payment accepted online.

Designation is effective immediately upon filing. Must be renewed every 3 years.

Update dmca.html with the registration confirmation details.

Ensure the DMCA agent contact information on copyright.gov matches what is displayed on your website.

Division of Corporations — Games of Chance Registration (not required for <$5,000 prize value) OR Sweepstakes Registration if prizes exceed threshold.

Submit official rules (content from sweepstakes-rules.html). Filing fee: varies, typically $150.

Surety bond may be required for prizes over $5,000 (bond = 100% of prize value). Must file at least 30 days before promotion begins. Annual renewal required.

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — Game Promotion Registration (Rule 5J-10). Required for any promotion with prizes over $5,000 annual aggregate. Filing fee: $100.

Required equal to total prize value. Submit official rules, entry form, and prize details. File at least 7 days before promotion begins.

Promotional Games Registration per R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-50. Filing fee: $150. Submit official rules and prize schedule. Bond may be required. File before promotion begins.

Go to dor.wa.gov → "Register a new business". File Business License Application with WA Department of Revenue.

WA requires registration once you exceed $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions in the state. Register for: Retailing B&O tax + Retail Sales Tax. Filing fee: $0.

WA combined rate: up to 10.6%. Begin collecting sales tax immediately upon registration. File returns monthly or quarterly depending on volume. Note: WA is also geoblocked for pack openings — sales tax applies to marketplace transactions only.

$100K threshold, 6% state rate. Monitor sales volume.

$100K threshold, 5.75% + local. Monitor sales volume.

Go to dashboard.stripe.com/register and create account with business email.

Legal name: Rollick LLC. DBA: Rollick. Business type: LLC. Industry: Retail/E-Commerce. Product description: "Entertainment shopping platform selling curated mystery merchandise packs containing genuine brand-name products."

Do NOT describe the business as gambling, lottery, or games of chance. Use: "mystery box retail," "curated product packs," "entertainment shopping," "surprise merchandise."

1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 or primary business address. Enter bank account details for payouts.

Verify identity of account representative (SSN, DOB, government ID). Upload supporting documents when prompted: Certificate of Formation, business license, website URL.

Set statement descriptor to "Rollick" — this appears on customer bank statements.

Configure: webhook endpoints, payment methods (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay), 3D Secure for fraud prevention.

Set up Stripe Radar for fraud detection (included free with Stripe). Implement Stripe's chargeback protection program ($0.40/transaction, covers chargebacks).

Contact current insurer for renewal quote. If switching: compare quotes from Hiscox, NEXT Insurance, or The Hartford.

General liability: minimum $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate. Product liability: minimum $1M (you ship physical products). Cyber liability: minimum $1M (you handle personal/payment data). Errors & omissions: $500K minimum.

$1,500-$5,000 depending on revenue and coverage limits. Ensure policy covers: product defects in shipped merchandise, data breach liability, professional errors in marketplace facilitation, advertising injury (IP claims).

Get COI and upload to compliance.html Document Vault. Set renewal reminder for 60 days before expiration.

Consider D&O if the LLC has multiple members or outside investors. Protects personal assets of managers/officers. Typical cost: $1,000-$3,000/year for small LLC.

Required if you have employees (not needed for solo LLC with no employees). Check state requirements based on where employees are located.

Delaware LLCs must file an Annual Report and pay franchise tax every year by June 1. Go to corp.delaware.gov → "Annual Report / Tax" → "File Annual Report".

Enter file number (assigned when Certificate of Formation was filed).

Verify or update: registered agent info, principal address, authorized person name/address.

Flat fee of $300 for LLCs (regardless of revenue or assets). Late penalty: $200 + 1.5% per month interest on unpaid tax.

Failure to file for 3 years will result in the LLC being voided by the state. Set annual calendar reminder for April 1 (60 days before deadline).

Filing opens January 1 each year. Keep confirmation receipt and upload to compliance.html Document Vault.

Specializing in e-commerce, internet law, or entertainment/gaming law. Ideally in Delaware or with Delaware bar admission. Resources: Delaware State Bar Association referral service, Avvo.com, LegalZoom attorney directory. Look for experience with: mystery box / loot box businesses, sweepstakes law, FTC compliance, GDPR/CCPA compliance.

Compile all legal documents for review: tos.html, privacy.html, dmca.html, aml-policy.html, seller-agreement.html, affiliate-terms.html, sweepstakes-rules.html, cookie-policy.html, accessibility.html, dispute-resolution.html, wallet-terms.html, security-policy.html, data-processing-agreement.html, shipping-returns.html, responsible-shopping.html, compliance.html (for regulatory overview), gate.js (age verification code — provide printout).

• Is the "entertainment shopping" classification defensible in all active states?
• Are the sweepstakes rules sufficient for NY, FL, RI registration?
• Is the AMOE (alternate method of entry) provision adequate?
• Does the wallet/stored value system trigger money transmitter licensing?
• Is the arbitration clause and class action waiver enforceable?
• Are the KYC tiers and thresholds appropriate for our business model?
• Are there any states we should add to the blocked list?
• Is the trust → LLC structure optimal for asset protection?

• Redlined versions of all documents with suggested changes
• State-by-state regulatory risk assessment
• Written opinion letter on the entertainment shopping classification
• Compliance roadmap and priority items

Review and implement all recommended changes to legal documents. Update all affected HTML pages.

Schedule quarterly legal review going forward. Budget: $500-$1,000/quarter for ongoing review.