Build products, not paperwork. Form your manufacturing LLC with Lovie — entity formation, EIN, registered agent, and compliance for production businesses.
Before you take purchase orders, sign vendor agreements, or open trade credit accounts, you need a business entity. Lovie handles the formation and EIN so your first shipment goes out under a real company name.
Your product ships. Your liability doesn't follow you home.
You're building real products — why is your formation process stuck in the past?
The problem
$500+ with Stripe Atlas — then $100/yr registered agent after year one
Weeks navigating product liability, import/export, and entity structure requirements
Lawyer fees to figure out LLC vs. C-Corp for your manufacturing operations
Separate subscriptions for registered agent, mail forwarding, and compliance
Missing state filing deadlines while you're managing production and supply chain
How Lovie solves it
$29/mo — formation, EIN, registered agent, mail, and compliance included
Lovie recommends the right entity structure for product companies, factories, and import/export businesses
Filed as soon as you approve, so you can start signing supplier contracts and securing certifications
Lovie tracks your state deadlines and keeps you compliant — automatically
Convert from LLC to C-Corp when you're ready to raise capital — included at no extra cost
Lovie handles every step. Formation to compliance. Zero surprises.
Formed before the first purchase order.
Supply Chain Speed
Suppliers won't extend net-30 terms without a business entity. Lovie forms your LLC so you can open trade credit accounts and sign vendor agreements — not weeks from now, today.
More Capital for Tooling
$29/mo covers formation, registered agent, mail, compliance, and EIN. Manufacturing is capital-intensive — every dollar saved on legal is a dollar for equipment, raw materials, or your first production run.
Liability Protection for Physical Products
A single defective part claim without an LLC could reach your personal assets. Lovie makes sure your entity is properly formed so your personal finances stay separate from your business.
Built for manufacturers who build products, not paperwork.
Manufacturing-Ready Structure
Lovie recommends the right entity type for your manufacturing business. Starting a product line? An import/export operation? A contract manufacturing firm? One conversation and it's filed.
One Price, Zero Surprises
$29/mo covers formation, registered agent, mail scanning, and EIN. No year-two registered agent upsell. No surprise compliance fees eating into your production margins.
Product Liability Protection
Manufacturing means product liability risk. A proper LLC or C-Corp separates your personal finances from product claims and business liabilities. If a product issue arises, your personal assets are safe.
LLC to C-Corp When You Scale
Start lean with an LLC for your first product line. When investors want to fund your expansion, Lovie converts you to a C-Corp — included in your plan, no extra legal fees.
Built for Global Supply Chains
Whether you're manufacturing in the US or importing from overseas, Lovie forms your US entity remotely. No US address required. Perfect for international manufacturers entering the US market.
Compliance That Runs in the Background
State filings, compliance deadlines, annual reports — Lovie tracks everything and reminds you before anything is due. Focus on production and quality, not government forms.
Questions about starting your manufacturing company.
Should my manufacturing company be an LLC or a C-Corp?
Most manufacturing startups begin as an LLC for simplicity and liability protection. If you plan to raise venture capital or need a complex equity structure for multiple investors, a C-Corp is the standard. Lovie walks you through the tradeoffs based on your specific manufacturing business and funding plans.
How does an LLC protect me from product liability?
An LLC puts a legal wall between your personal assets and your business liabilities. If a product defect leads to a lawsuit, creditors can only go after the company's assets — not your savings, home, or other property. That protection matters a lot in manufacturing. For product liability insurance on top of that, work with a specialized broker.
What does the $29/mo include for manufacturing companies?
Everything: LLC or C-Corp formation filing fees, EIN registration, registered agent service, digital mail scanning, AI-guided formation, and a real-time dashboard. No add-ons, no surprise fees. Cancel anytime.
Do I need special licenses to start a manufacturing company?
It depends on what you manufacture. Food products require FDA compliance, electronics may need FCC certification, and certain goods require import/export licenses. Lovie handles your company formation and ongoing compliance — for industry-specific certifications like ISO 9001, you'll work with specialized consultants.
Can Lovie help with import/export business formation?
Lovie forms your US entity, which is the first step for any import/export business. Once formed with your EIN, you can apply for customs bonds, importer of record status, and other trade-specific requirements.
I'm an international manufacturer. Can I form a US company with Lovie?
Absolutely. Many international manufacturers form Delaware or Wyoming LLCs through Lovie to sell in the US market. You don't need a US address, SSN, or to visit the US. Lovie handles everything remotely.
What about quality certifications like ISO?
Lovie handles your business entity formation and compliance (registered agent, state filings, annual reports). Quality certifications like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or GMP are separate processes managed by certification bodies. Having a properly formed entity is a prerequisite for most certification applications.
Do I need a registered agent for my manufacturing company?
Yes — every US company needs a registered agent in its state of formation. This is the official point of contact for legal and government documents. Lovie includes registered agent service in your subscription. No separate fees.