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Crypto LLC Formation for Web3 Startups

Crypto LLC Formation for Web3 & DeFi Startups

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I want to start a real US company

I'll do the filing with you: company type, name, registered agent and the state's paperwork.

Have you formed a company before?

First time

I'll explain each choice as we go. For a solo software company, a Wyoming LLC is the usual low-cost choice. There's no board to run, and you don't need a US address or SSN.

What should it be called?

Northwind Labs

No trademark conflicts for Northwind Labs, LLC, and the domain is free. I've drafted your Articles of Organization and added your registered agent. Read it all before I send anything.

Submit it to the state?

Review and submit

Sent to the Wyoming Secretary of State. The state decides how long its review takes.

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What it costs

The lowest total price we could find.

$29 to form, plus a registered agent at $79/year ($49 in Wyoming) and your state's filing fee.

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Fees only, not feature lists. No row includes a state filing fee unless it says so. Competitor prices checked on 30 August 2026.

What each provider charges a founder without a US Social Security Number, over one, two and three years, next to the price they advertise.
Provider Advertised Year 1 2 years 3 years Renews at
Lovie (Wyoming) $29 To file, once+$49 Registered agent, because your state requires one Nothing else from us renews $29 $78 $127 $176 $49/yr
Lovie (other states) $29 To file, once+$79 Registered agent, because your state requires one Nothing else from us renews $29 $108 $187 $266 $79/yr
Northwest $39 Filing+$200 EIN, because you have no US SSN Even with an SSN their EIN is $50. Agent free the first year, then $125 $39 $239 $364 $489 $125/yr
Bizee Standard $199 Standard (their $0 Basic has no EIN or operating agreement) Agent free the first year, then $149 $0 $199 $348 $497 $149/yr
Stripe Atlas $500 Delaware package, state fee and EIN included Delaware only. Buys startup paperwork this table has not priced $500 $500 $600 $700 $100/yr
Tailor Brands $0 Lite formation+$199 Registered agent, never included+$128 EIN and operating agreement The free tier is the entrance to a branding subscription $0 $327 $526 $725 $199/yr
doola Starter $222 Starter subscription, first year, EIN included A subscription that renews at $297 $222 $222 $519 $816 $297/yr
Clerky $427 Incorporation, state fee and EIN included+$299 Governance and equity setup Delaware C-Corps only $427 $726 $851 $976 $125/yr
LegalZoom Pro $249 Pro (their $0 Basic has no EIN or operating agreement)+$249 Registered agent The attorney plan is a trial that converts at $49/month $0 $498 $747 $996 $249/yr
Rocket Lawyer Plus $249 Membership, which the free formation requires+$70 EIN, at member price+$125 Registered agent Cancel the membership and every item price goes back up $0 $444 $818 $1,192 $374/yr
ZenBusiness Pro $199 Pro (their $0 Starter is only the formation filing)+$199 Registered agent EIN, operating agreement and compliance exist only on Pro. Both it and the agent recur $0 $398 $796 $1,194 $398/yr
Firstbase $99 Start, promotional, EIN included+$299 Registered agent+$315 A US mailing address The $99 is a promotion on a $399 product $99 $713 $1,327 $1,941 $614/yr

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Building a DeFi protocol, NFT marketplace, or crypto exchange? Crypto LLC formation with Lovie gives Web3 founders a bank-ready US entity in days — registered agent and ongoing compliance handled.

$29 flat. No monthly fee.

No US address or SSN needed

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What you get

What Lovie does for your company.

Incorporation documents with official state seal for LLC and C-Corp formation

01 / Formation

LLC and C-Corp formation

Form an LLC or C-Corp in Wyoming, Delaware or any other state. Lovie prepares the documents and files them with the state. You read and approve everything first.

Company dashboard after state approval

02 / Setup

A company you can use

Once the state approves it, your company legally exists. It can sign contracts and hire people. Founders outside the US do all of this remotely, with no SSN or US address.

Registered agent address for your company

03 / Agent

Registered agent

Every state requires one. It's the address that gets official mail for your company, and it goes on public records instead of your home address. We're your agent in your formation state for $79 a year ($49 in Wyoming), and we scan that mail to your dashboard.

Compliance calendar with document scanning and deadline reminders

04 / Compliance

Deadline reminders

Most states want a yearly report and fee. We remind you before each one is due, so you don't pay a late penalty.

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05 / AI Tools

Works with your AI tools

Use ChatGPT, Claude or Cursor? Connect Lovie and ask about your company: what's been filed, what's due next, where each document is.

Why Lovie for Crypto

The legal entity your protocol actually needs.

Speaks Crypto, Not Just Corporate

Lovie understands DAO governance, Wyoming's DAO LLC Act, and why your protocol needs a legal wrapper. Most formation services don't know what a multisig is. Lovie does.

No Retainer Games

Crypto law firms want $5K+ retainers before they'll look at your project. Lovie is $29 one-time for formation and filing prep, with registered agent and mail at $79/year. Predictable costs matter when you're managing pre-launch runway.

Bank-Ready, Custody-Ready

Lovie gets you both so your treasury operations aren't held up by paperwork.

Crypto and Web3

Choose a wrapper suited to your protocol

Your code may be decentralized, but agreements and risk are not. If you are planning wyoming dao llc setup, your entity choice affects contributor agreements, grants, and platform terms. With crypto llc formation, you can separate business risk from personal assets and document how the team makes decisions. State rules and funding goals vary, so match structure to operations and roadmap.

Many communities look to Wyoming for DAO options. A dao legal wrapper wyoming is one approach to limit administrative roles and maintain records. Including crypto llc formation in your plan helps align treasury policies, grants, and vendor contracts. Token design, revenue plans, and where contributors live can change formation choices and registrations. On-chain processes still need off-chain signers and custody practices.

Protocols with fees or enterprise integrations often look to corporate structures. When weighing a defi protocol legal entity, consider governance, open source licensing, and service agreements. With crypto llc formation, you can start lean, then adjust as audits, listings, and financing evolve. Where users and nodes operate can affect your registration roadmap. Team location and custody solutions also influence timing.

Protocol, product, and company layers

Separate what runs on-chain from what needs contracts and payroll. If you are evaluating how to register a crypto company, map roles for the entity that holds IP, signs vendor agreements, and pays contributors. With crypto llc formation, document treasury policies, grants, and custody. If you add enterprise services or investors, a second entity can simplify terms. Revisit as token economics, audits, and listings evolve. Keep clear interfaces between code governance and company decisions.

  • Define roles and custody
  • Separate on-chain and off-chain
  • Revisit as services grow

Global teams and contributor risk

Distributed contributors bring talent and complexity. A us entity for foreign web3 founders can centralize contracts, sponsorships, and payroll while documenting how work is assigned and credited. Use written contributor agreements, IP assignments, and payment policies. As exchanges, payment partners, or auditors engage, update compliance documentation. State, country, and token features can change registrations, employment rules, and disclosures. Consider travel, equipment, and security requirements for maintainers. Keep incident response and key management policies current.

  • Use contributor agreements
  • Centralize payouts
  • Update compliance docs

Founder questions

I'm building a DeFi protocol, should I form a Wyoming LLC or a Delaware C-Corp?

Start with your roadmap and funding plan. Many protocols begin with an LLC for flexibility, then incorporate when raising equity or adding enterprise services. Governance, token design, and investor expectations matter. Where contributors, users, and custodians are located can change registrations and timing. Model both paths.

  • Map roadmap and funding
  • Consider governance
  • Model both paths

How do I set up a legal wrapper for my DAO?

A DAO typically needs an entity to contract, hold assets, and manage risk. Some teams choose a Wyoming solution, others use foundations or corporations. Your activities, treasury policies, and contributor locations can change the right option. Put decision authority, key custody, and disclosures in writing.

  • Define treasury policies
  • Document decision rights
  • Consider contributor locations

Can non-US residents form a crypto LLC in the US?

Non-US founders can form a US company with a registered agent and compliant records. Banking, payments, and platform access vary by provider. Keep governance, custody, and contributor agreements in order. Where your team and users are located can change registrations, taxes, and documentation timelines.

  • Use a US agent
  • Maintain governance docs
  • Map team locations

Interactive check

Narrow your crypto entity approach

Pick your project type to see common ways teams organize early. Use the checklist to prepare agreements and policies before audits, listings, or grants. The results frame tradeoffs so you can discuss structure with advisors without pausing shipping.

What type best fits your project?

Choose the option that is closest to your current situation. Your result will organize the next questions to verify.

This tool is informational and does not determine eligibility, regulatory status, or tax treatment.

Form with care, keep shipping

Entity basics help you hire, sign contracts, and manage risk while your protocol evolves. If your roadmap includes marketplaces, plan legal structure for nft marketplace considerations early, including IP, payouts, and custody. Lovie organizes formation steps and shows practical options based on your team, jurisdictions, and treasury setup. Share your facts to get a clear path forward. Regulatory scope, contributor locations, and funding plans can change timing and filings. We point out tradeoffs so you can act today without overcommitting.

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FAQ

Questions about starting your crypto company.

+Why does a decentralized project need a legal entity?

Even decentralized protocols need a legal entity for practical reasons — opening bank accounts, signing contracts with service providers, paying contributors, interfacing with exchanges, and giving core team members some liability protection. A Wyoming LLC is a common choice for DAO legal wrappers.

+What does the Lovie plan include for crypto companies?

LLC or C-Corp formation service and digital mail scanning — your state filing fee is paid directly to your state. Registered agent service is $79/yr ($49/yr in Wyoming), priced separately. Whether you're a solo developer or a team building the next major protocol.

+Should my crypto project be a Wyoming LLC or a Delaware C-Corp?

Wyoming has the most forward-looking digital asset legislation and recognizes DAO LLCs. Delaware is the standard for VC-backed startups. If you plan to raise traditional venture capital, you'll likely want a Delaware C-Corp. For operational flexibility and DAO structures, Wyoming LLC is often the better fit. Lovie walks you through both options.

+Can Lovie form a DAO LLC?

Lovie can form a Wyoming LLC, which is the entity type used as a legal wrapper for DAOs under Wyoming's DAO LLC legislation. The DAO governance structure itself lives in smart contracts — the LLC provides the legal recognition.

+Do I need a US entity if my team is entirely overseas?

If you want to access US banking, exchanges, or service providers — yes. A US entity also adds credibility with partners, investors, and regulators. Lovie forms your entity remotely. No US address or visit required.

+What about crypto-specific regulations and licensing?

Lovie handles your business entity formation and state compliance.

+What if regulators classify my token as a security?

Having a properly structured legal entity is foundational regardless of regulatory outcomes. An LLC provides liability separation for founders. For specific securities law advice, consult a crypto-specialized attorney — Lovie handles entity formation, not legal counsel.

+How long does formation take?

Lovie submits your filing the moment you approve it. Wyoming typically processes within 1–3 business days. Delaware is similar. Your dashboard shows real-time status so you can plan your launch accordingly.

+How does billing work?

It's $29 one-time. The formation fee is charged once. This covers formation and filing prep; registered agent with digital mail is $79/year for your crypto company. State filing fees are paid separately, directly to your state. We accept traditional payment methods.

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$29 once to form your LLC or C-Corp. You also pay your state's filing fee, straight to the state, and a registered agent at $79/year ($49 in Wyoming). Terms apply.

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