Teach students, not yourself LLC law. Form your education company with Lovie — entity formation, EIN, and compliance for course creators and EdTech startups.
Running a cohort, bootcamp, or course platform means licensing agreements, payment processors, and instructor contracts — all of which require a business entity. Lovie handles the formation and EIN. You build the curriculum.
Start Your Education Company. Teach students, not yourself business law.
Payment processors require a business entity before you can sell courses online.
The problem
Stripe and Teachable require a business EIN for payment processing — your personal SSN won't cut it for a real course business
$1,000–$2,000 for a business attorney who doesn't understand EdTech business models or creator economics
Weeks waiting for your EIN while your course launch sits in limbo and students lose interest
Enterprise clients and school districts won't sign training contracts without a W-9 from a business entity
Separate subscriptions for registered agent, mail forwarding, and compliance tracking — each adding to your overhead
How Lovie solves it
$29/mo — formation, EIN, registered agent, mail, and compliance included
Same-day filing so you can set up Stripe, launch on Teachable or Thinkific, and start collecting tuition
Lovie recommends LLC vs. C-Corp based on whether you're bootstrapping courses or raising VC for EdTech
Lovie tracks annual reports and franchise taxes so you stay in good standing while you're grading assignments
Professional business address on your course platform — not your apartment
Lovie handles every step. Formation to compliance. Zero surprises.
The business side of teaching, handled.
Platform-Ready From Day One
Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, and Stripe all work better with a business entity and EIN. Lovie gets you set up so your payment processing and contracts run under a proper business — not your personal name.
One Price, More Budget for Content
$29/mo covers everything: formation, registered agent, mail, compliance, and EIN. Every dollar not spent on legal overhead is a dollar for course production or your first instructor hire.
Plain English, Not Legal Jargon
You shouldn't need to know what articles of organization are to start teaching. Lovie asks plain questions. You answer. It files. That's it.
You teach people how to build careers. Let Lovie handle your company.
Launch Before Your Next Cohort
Tell Lovie what you teach and how you run your business — courses, tutoring, EdTech platform. It files your LLC, registers your EIN, and sets up compliance tracking. You get back to writing curriculum and onboarding students.
More Budget for Content, Not Attorneys
$29/mo covers formation, registered agent, mail scanning, and EIN. That's $1,500+ back in your pocket — enough for a Teachable Pro plan, a month of ad spend, or your first contract instructor.
Protect Yourself from Student Disputes
Refund demands, IP disputes, and contract issues happen in education. An LLC puts a wall between your personal savings and your company's liabilities. If a student or client sues, your personal assets stay safe.
Solo Tutor to EdTech Startup
Start with an LLC for your tutoring or coaching practice. When you're ready to raise a seed round, Lovie converts you to a C-Corp — included in your plan, no extra cost.
Teach Globally, Incorporate in the US
Building an online education platform from outside the US? International educators form Delaware and Wyoming LLCs through Lovie to sell courses to US students and work with American platforms. No US address required.
Compliance Between Semesters
Annual reports, franchise taxes, state filings — Lovie tracks every deadline and alerts you before anything lapses. You already have enough deadlines with course launches, enrollment windows, and grading periods.
Questions about forming your education company.
Can I form an LLC for my online course business?
Yes — and you should. An LLC protects your personal assets from student disputes, IP claims, and contract issues. It also lets you set up proper business payment processing on Teachable, Thinkific, Kajabi, and Stripe — with lower fees and better credibility than a personal account.
What about student data privacy? Does entity type matter?
Your entity type doesn't directly affect FERPA or COPPA compliance, but a registered business entity is required to sign data processing agreements with school districts and enterprise clients. Many institutional buyers won't even start a contract conversation without proof of incorporation.
Should my EdTech startup be an LLC or a C-Corp?
If you're raising venture capital, a Delaware C-Corp is what investors expect. If you're selling courses independently, running a tutoring practice, or bootstrapping a coaching business, an LLC is simpler with pass-through taxation. Lovie walks you through the tradeoffs based on your specific plans.
What does the $29/mo include for education companies?
Everything: LLC or C-Corp formation filing fees, EIN registration, registered agent service, digital mail scanning, compliance guidance, and a real-time dashboard. One price. No add-ons. Cancel anytime.
How do I get my EIN to set up payment processing?
Lovie files your EIN with the IRS once your entity is formed. You need your EIN to set up Stripe, PayPal Business, Teachable payments, and open a business bank account. Most course creators have their payment processing running within a few days of formation.
Do I need a business entity to use Teachable, Thinkific, or Kajabi?
You can start without one, but a business entity with an EIN gives you proper business payment processing — usually lower transaction fees and a more professional setup. It also protects your personal assets if a student files a dispute.
Can I hire instructors and TAs under my LLC?
Yes. Once you have your LLC and EIN, you can bring on instructors as independent contractors (issuing 1099s) or W-2 employees. Lovie handles the entity and EIN — payroll, contractor agreements, and background checks are handled separately.
What about nonprofit education organizations?
Lovie handles for-profit LLC and C-Corp formations. If you need a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, you'll need a nonprofit attorney. But if you're building a for-profit course business, tutoring practice, or EdTech startup, Lovie is the right fit.