Company Formation for VC-Backed Startups | Lovie

VCs won't fund you without a Delaware C-Corp.

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.

Start My Company

“Formation and registered agent handled end to end — every cost on the table before I paid.”
Ilker Atasoy
Founder, Delaware C-Corp
Verified customer · Formed via Lovie, 2025

About us

Lovie prepares and submits your LLC or C-Corp filings, provides a registered agent, and handles ongoing compliance. We submit your filings and handle your registered agent and ongoing compliance — so you can focus on building.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, ever

Filed For You

Prepared and submitted to the state

Registered Agent

Available in every state

Our Impact

From idea to a real US company.

50 US states
1–3 days to file
$0 hidden fees
79 MCP tools

Start My Company

AI-guided formation

Describe your business in plain language. Lovie recommends the right entity, prepares your LLC or C-Corp filing, and submits it to the state — you review and approve.

MCP & AI tools

Connect Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible tool to your company. Query formation status, compliance deadlines, and documents right from your IDE.

Registered agent

A registered agent of record in all 50 states. Service of process and state mail scanned to your dashboard the day it arrives.

Priority support

Real humans who know formation, included with every filing. Get unstuck at any step — from entity choice to state filings and compliance.

Our Service

Everything your company needs, handled.

01 / Formation
LLC & C-Corp Formation
Form an LLC or C-Corp in Delaware, Wyoming, or any US state. Our agents prepare your documents, submit state filings, and deliver everything — you review and approve before anything is filed.

02 / Setup
Ready to Operate
Once your company is formed, you have everything you need to open a business bank account, bring on your team, and stay compliant year-round. No SSN or US address required — international founders can complete the entire process remotely.

03 / Agent
Registered Agent, Nationwide
Every LLC and C-Corp requires a registered agent in its state of formation. Lovie provides nationwide registered agent service, priced separately at $79/year ($49/year in Wyoming), and your compliance address is active from day one.

04 / Compliance
Digital Mail & Compliance
Stay compliant with annual report reminders and digital mail scanning. Lovie helps you stay ahead of state deadlines with alerts before penalties apply — no surprise invoices. BOI reporting support is coming soon.

05 / AI Tools
MCP & AI Tools
Lovie exposes your company data through Model Context Protocol (MCP), so AI agents in Claude Code, Cursor, and other IDEs can query your formation status, compliance deadlines, and documents programmatically — built for the AI-native workflow.

How It Works

From description to filed company.

01

Describe

Tell Lovie about your business in plain language — in chat, or from your IDE via MCP.

02

Review & approve

Lovie's agents recommend the entity and prepare your filing. Nothing is submitted until you approve.

03

We file

Your LLC or C-Corp is submitted to the state, with next-day expedited filing in Delaware.

04

Stay compliant

Registered agent with digital mail, plus compliance reminders that help you stay ahead of deadlines. BOI reporting support is coming soon.

Pricing

$29 to form. No subscription.

Every line item is on the table before you pay: our one-time fee, your state's fee, and the registered agent your state requires. Nothing is bundled that you did not choose.

Filing Guarantee — if a filing we prepare is rejected by the state, we fix and refile at no cost.

Delivered for your $29

In registered agent $79 per year · $49 in Wyoming

Why Choose Lovie®

Why founders choose Lovie

Built for founders
Founders who chose everything-included

Execution over theory
We prepare and submit your filings — you review and approve. No portals to navigate.

Make Business run Better
One price covers formation, registered agent, mail, and compliance.

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.

Free Tools

Not ready to file yet? Start here.

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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, no subscription.