LLC & C-Corp Formation for AI & Machine Learning Startups
Train models, not your patience. Form your AI company with Lovie — LLC or C-Corp formation, EIN, registered agent, and compliance for ML and AI startups.
Before you pitch a16z or apply for a compute grant, you need a properly formed C-Corp. Lovie handles formation, EIN, and compliance while you focus on your architecture and training pipeline.
Your models need a legal entity, not a lawyer.
You're optimizing neural networks, not government filing processes.
The problem
$500+ with Stripe Atlas for basic formation — no ongoing compliance or mail
Weeks researching Delaware C-Corp vs. LLC while your competitors ship features
Paying a startup attorney $500/hr to explain entity structure for your AI venture
Paying separately for registered agent, mail forwarding, and every compliance add-on
Missing state filing deadlines while you're heads-down on model training
How Lovie solves it
$29/mo — formation, registered agent, compliance, and mail all included
Delaware C-Corp or LLC — Lovie walks you through the options based on your funding plans
EIN in hand to open bank accounts, sign cloud computing contracts, and hire engineers
Formation filing fees included — keep your runway for GPU credits and compute
Lovie tracks your compliance deadlines while you focus on model training
Lovie handles every step — from AI startup formation to ongoing compliance. No surprises.
Entity first. Then the cap table, the SAFE notes, and the A round.
Investor-Ready, Not Just Incorporated
Stripe Atlas gives you a certificate. Lovie gives you a Delaware C-Corp with the provisions YC and top-tier VCs actually expect — standard authorized shares, proper bylaws, a clean cap table foundation.
IP Protection Starts With the Entity
Your model weights, training data, and algorithms belong to you personally until you have a corporate entity to assign them to. Get the entity formed before your first fundraise.
Every Dollar Not Spent on Legal Buys Compute
A100s cost $1.10/hr. A startup lawyer costs $500/hr. Lovie is $29/mo all-in. Every dollar saved on legal overhead goes toward the compute that actually builds your product.
Start and run your AI company.
Tell Lovie About Your Startup, Get Your Entity
Describe your company — generative AI tool, ML infrastructure, computer vision product, or AI-powered SaaS. Lovie handles the LLC or C-Corp formation, EIN, and compliance. You get back to building.
One Price, More Budget for GPU Credits
$29/mo covers formation, registered agent, mail scanning, and EIN. Startup attorneys charge $5,000+ for the same work. Save that money for AWS credits, GPU compute, and your first ML engineer.
Protect Founders from AI Liability
AI products face real legal risks — bias claims, data privacy lawsuits, IP disputes. A proper C-Corp or LLC separates your personal assets from your company's liabilities. If a customer sues over model outputs, your personal finances stay out of it.
Built for the VC Path
Most AI startups raise venture capital. Start with a Delaware C-Corp if you're pitching investors. Or begin as an LLC and convert when you're ready — Lovie handles the conversion at no extra cost.
US AI Company from Anywhere
Building AI from Bangalore, London, or Tel Aviv? Most US VCs want a Delaware C-Corp. Lovie helps international founders form US entities remotely. No US address or in-person visit required.
Available During Late-Night Training Runs
AI engineers don't keep banker's hours. Your model trains at 3 AM — Lovie is available then too. Manage your company between training runs, not during business hours.
Questions about starting your AI company.
Should my AI startup be an LLC or a C-Corp?
If you plan to raise venture capital — and most AI startups do — you'll want a Delaware C-Corp. It's what VCs expect, and it supports stock options for your engineering team. If you're building a consulting practice or bootstrapping, an LLC is simpler. Lovie walks you through both.
What does the $29/mo include for AI companies?
Everything. LLC or C-Corp formation filing fees, registered agent service, digital mail scanning, EIN registration, and a filing guarantee. One price, no add-ons. Whether you're a solo founder or a team of 10 engineers.
Do I need a company formed before applying to Y Combinator or other accelerators?
Most accelerators strongly prefer — or require — a formed entity before your batch starts. A Delaware C-Corp in place shows you're serious and makes the SAFE process smoother. Get formed now and focus on the application.
What about AI-specific regulations and compliance?
Lovie handles your business entity formation, EIN, and state compliance. AI-specific rules — like the EU AI Act, HIPAA for healthcare AI, or sector-specific licensing — are separate from business formation. But you need your entity in place first.
Can Lovie help international AI founders form a US company?
Yes. Most global AI startups raising US venture capital form Delaware C-Corps. Lovie handles the entire process remotely. No US address, SSN, or in-person visit required.
What about issuing stock options to my engineering team?
A C-Corp supports stock options (ISOs and NSOs), which matters a lot for recruiting AI engineers. Lovie handles the formation. For option plans and 409A valuations, you'll work with a startup attorney or a platform like Carta after you're incorporated.
Do I need IP assignment for my AI models and datasets?
Yes — investors will want all intellectual property properly assigned to your company. That's separate from entity formation. Once Lovie forms your company, you'll need to execute IP assignment agreements with all co-founders and contributors.
Can I form a company for an AI research lab or non-profit?
Lovie forms LLCs and C-Corps for all kinds of AI organizations — commercial startups, research labs, consulting practices, and more. For non-profit AI research organizations, entity formation is step one before applying for tax-exempt status.