Investors want a Delaware C-Corp before your pitch deck loads. Lovie forms your entity, gets your EIN, and handles compliance — so you can focus on shipping.
Top-tier VCs and YC expect a Delaware C-Corp before they read your deck. Lovie forms your startup, handles the EIN, and tracks compliance — so your legal structure isn't the thing holding up your raise.
Get investor-ready. Before your next pitch.
Investors expect a Delaware C-Corp before your pitch deck even opens.
The problem
$2,000–$5,000 to a startup lawyer just to incorporate — before you've made a dollar
Stripe Atlas charges $500 upfront, then $100/yr for registered agent starting year two — no mail, no compliance
Waiting on your EIN before you can set up Stripe Connect, open Mercury, or process a payment
Back-and-forth with attorneys on 83(b) elections, stock authorization, and operating agreements
Missing Delaware franchise tax deadlines while you're deep in shipping your v1 on Vercel
How Lovie solves it
$29/mo — formation, EIN, registered agent, mail, and compliance all included
Lovie recommends LLC vs. C-Corp based on your cap table, fundraising plans, and co-founder situation
File same-day so you can open your Mercury account, activate Stripe, and start billing
Lovie tracks your Delaware franchise tax and annual report deadlines — stop setting Slack reminders for yourself
Convert from LLC to C-Corp when VCs come knocking — no extra charge
Lovie handles every step. Formation to compliance. Zero surprises.
Investor-ready before your next pitch.
Talks Like a Founder, Not a Lawyer
Lovie knows what SAFE notes, cap tables, and YC applications need. No translator required between your vision and a billable-hours attorney.
One Dashboard for Everything
Formation, EIN, registered agent, mail, and compliance in one place. Stop juggling LegalZoom, a separate registered agent, and a calendar of filing deadlines.
Grows With Your Fundraise
Start as an LLC. Convert to a C-Corp when you raise. Lovie handles each stage without charging extra at every transition.
Built for founders who move fast and don't want legal overhead.
Investor-Ready Without Slowing Down
Tell Lovie about your startup. It recommends LLC vs. C-Corp based on your fundraising plans, files the entity, registers your EIN, and sets up your registered agent. You're back in your IDE the same day.
Keep Your Runway for Engineering
$29/mo covers formation, registered agent, mail scanning, and EIN. That's $3,000+ in attorney fees back in your runway — money you can put toward AWS credits, dev tools, and your first hire.
Your IP Needs a Legal Home
Your codebase, your product, your customers — those assets belong to your company, not you personally. A proper entity puts a wall between your personal finances and the startup's liabilities.
Convert to C-Corp When You Raise
Start as an LLC while you bootstrap. When you close a pre-seed, Lovie converts you to a Delaware C-Corp with proper stock authorization — included in your plan. No extra attorney fees.
Works for Remote and International Teams
Co-founder in Berlin? Engineer in Bangalore? Lovie forms your US entity without anyone needing to be in the country. No US address required.
Compliance Runs Without You
Delaware franchise taxes, annual reports, registered agent renewals — Lovie tracks every deadline and alerts you before it's due. You have enough pings from PagerDuty already.
Questions tech founders actually ask.
Should my SaaS startup be a C-Corp or LLC?
If you plan to raise venture capital, a Delaware C-Corp is what you need — VCs require it for issuing preferred stock and SAFE notes. If you're bootstrapping or running a lifestyle SaaS, a Wyoming LLC is simpler and gives you pass-through taxation. Lovie explains the tradeoffs based on your actual situation.
Do I need a Delaware C-Corp for VC funding?
In practice, yes. Almost every VC term sheet assumes a Delaware C-Corp. It's the standard for SAFE notes, priced rounds, and equity issuance. Delaware's Court of Chancery has decades of case law investors know and trust. Lovie can form your Delaware C-Corp same-day.
How is Lovie different from Stripe Atlas?
Stripe Atlas charges $500 upfront and only includes registered agent for the first year — then $100/yr after that. No mail scanning, no compliance tracking, no entity conversion. Lovie is $29/mo and includes all of it — registered agent, digital mail, compliance, EIN, and LLC-to-C-Corp conversion — with no second-year price increase.
How soon can I get my EIN to set up Stripe or Mercury?
Lovie files your EIN with the IRS as soon as your entity is formed. Domestic founders typically get it within a few days. You'll need it to open Mercury or Brex, activate Stripe Connect, and send your first invoice.
Can Lovie convert my LLC to a C-Corp when I raise?
Yes — included in your subscription at no extra charge. A lot of founders start with an LLC while bootstrapping, then convert when they close a pre-seed or seed round. Lovie handles the conversion, stock authorization, and new filings.
What about IP protection for my codebase?
Your LLC or C-Corp owns the IP your company creates — but the entity itself doesn't automatically protect trademarks, patents, or copyrights. For those, you'll want an IP attorney. Lovie handles the formation that gives your IP a proper legal home.
I have a co-founder. How does equity work?
For a C-Corp, you'll issue authorized shares and may need to file 83(b) elections. For an LLC, the operating agreement defines ownership. Lovie forms the entity and prepares the foundational documents — you'll want a startup attorney for complex equity arrangements.
I'm a non-US founder building a SaaS product. Can I use Lovie?
Yes. Founders from outside the US regularly form Delaware C-Corps and Wyoming LLCs through Lovie. No US address, SSN, or in-person visit needed. Everything is handled remotely.