Entity Type
Clear designation of legal form (LLC, Corporation) and applicable governance rules for that form.
Filing a Business Company Registration legally establishes the entity, enables bank accounts and tax filings, and creates a public record for commercial dealings.
The registration is completed by founders, owners, or their agents; corporate officers and professional service providers commonly handle filings.
Filing responsibilities shift with entity size: small-business owners often file directly while larger organizations use counsel or service providers.
| Field | Online Setting |
|---|---|
| Legal Name field | Required; single-line validation; no special characters |
| Registered Agent field | Required; conditional address fields displayed |
| Attachments | Permit PDF exhibits and signed acceptance letters |
| Signer authentication | Email + optional SMS or knowledge-based checks |
Use a platform that supports secure upload, role-based signing, and integration with state e-filing portals where available.
Select an environment that keeps an immutable audit trail, supports document export in PDF/A, and integrates with cloud storage or your corporate systems for long-term retention and compliance.
Clear designation of legal form (LLC, Corporation) and applicable governance rules for that form.
Official name with designator and any assumed or DBA names included as required.
Agent name and physical address for service of process and official notices.
Names and addresses of incorporators, initial directors, or managers as required.
Basic management structure and capital contributions or share allocations documented where required.
Properly dated signature blocks for organizers or authorized signers to validate the filing.
Varies widely; expect same-day to several weeks depending on state
IRS issues EIN immediately when applied online
Optional in many states; reservation windows vary by state
Due by state-specific deadlines, typically annually or biennially
Available in many states for an additional fee
Decide LLC, corporation, or other based on taxes and liability
Draft articles and governance provisions for filing
Submit formation documents and pay the state filing fee
Obtain EIN and register for state tax accounts
| Document Type | Articles of Organization | DBA Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Liability Protection | ||
| State Filing Required | yes (simpler) | |
| Name Exclusivity | entity-exclusive | non-exclusive |
| Typical Fee | $50–$520 | $10–$100 |
Their small team needed a simple online flow to collect founder signatures and bank documents efficiently.
A real estate owner required remote signing and document portability for multiple entities across states.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |