$29 · AI-Native Company Formation
Company Formation for VC-Backed Startups
VCs won't fund you without a Delaware C-Corp.
I'll do the filing with you: company type, name, registered agent and the state's paperwork.
Have you formed a company before?
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?
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?
Sent to the Wyoming Secretary of State. The state decides how long its review takes.
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.
| 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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Every serious investor — YC, a16z, Sequoia — expects a Delaware C-Corp before they wire money or sign a SAFE note. Lovie files yours the moment you approve so your legal structure is never the reason a deal falls through.
$29 flat. No monthly fee.
No US address or SSN needed
Real people with law degrees
What you get
What Lovie does for your company.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Built for founders raising money, not filing paperwork.
Investor-Ready From Day One
Lovie forms the Delaware C-Corp VCs, YC, and accelerators require — with SAFE-ready structure and clean cap table from the start.
One Price, No Surprises
LegalZoom charges hundreds just to file.
Stay Ahead of Compliance
Delaware franchise tax, annual reports, registered agent renewals — Lovie helps you stay ahead of all of it, with guidance before anything is due.
83(b) Elections Handled
Never miss the 30-day IRS window. Lovie generates your 83(b) election, lets you sign digitally, and provides exact mailing instructions to protect your equity.
Convert When You're Ready
Started as an LLC? C-Corp conversion support is coming soon — included at no extra charge when it ships.
FAQ
Questions startup founders actually ask.
Do I need a Delaware C-Corp to raise VC money?
Yes. Every VC term sheet assumes one. VCs won't sign SAFEs or take preferred equity in an LLC. Delaware's Court of Chancery is what investors know and trust.
How is Lovie different from Stripe Atlas?
Stripe Atlas charges hundreds of dollars upfront and drops registered agent support after year one — then charges extra per year. State filing fees are paid separately, directly to your state.
I have two co-founders. How does equity work?
Lovie prepares your C-Corp with a standard 4-year vesting schedule and 1-year cliff. For complex equity arrangements or multiple share classes, a startup attorney should review.
Do you handle 83(b) elections?
Yes. If you receive unvested stock, you have exactly 30 days to file an 83(b) election with the IRS, or you risk a much larger tax bill later. Lovie automatically generates your 83(b) election, lets you sign it digitally, and provides exact mailing instructions for the IRS.
What's the Delaware franchise tax?
Most startups with a standard 10M-share setup owe about $450/yr — $400 in franchise tax under the Assumed Par Value method plus a $50 annual report fee. Many startups overpay by defaulting to the Authorized Shares method — Lovie alerts you to use the Assumed Par Value method, which can save thousands.
Can I start as an LLC and convert to C-Corp later?
This feature is coming soon — and it will be included at no extra charge when it ships.
I'm applying to Y Combinator. What do they require?
A Delaware C-Corp with a clean cap table. Lovie forms the right entity before your interview.
What does the Lovie plan cover?
One flat price, charged once.
Free tools
Not ready to file yet? Start here.
LLC or C-Corp? Ask Lovie →
Tell Lovie your plans and get a recommendation. Nothing is filed unless you approve it.
Business name generator →
Get name ideas with a short reason for each, then form the company in the same chat.
Formation checklist →
Every step, from choosing a company type to yearly deadlines. Free, no sign-up.
Trademark check →
Check existing trademarks before you pick a name.
$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.