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Free Company Incorporation Form Template

Collect entity type, shareholders, capital, business scope and filing needs so a corporate lawyer can scope incorporation work and costs before advising.

~10 min to complete
a clean setup brief
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Collects the proposed entity type, shareholders, capital, business scope and filing needs so a corporate lawyer can scope incorporation work and costs before advising.

Disclaimer: this page is for process reference only and is not legal or tax advice. Entity options, filings and duties vary by jurisdiction; confirm with a qualified professional before registering.

Methodology: fields follow common incorporation intake practice for legal and company-secretary work.

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About this template

Incorporation choices — entity type, share structure, roles and tax filings — lock in consequences that are costly to unwind. This needs form gathers what founders have decided and what is still open, so the corporate lawyer can confirm the right entity, draft the right papers and quote the work accurately instead of re-asking basics at every call.

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What's Included

Everything you need to run this template.

1

Entity decision

Preferred structure and why.

2

Founder and share map

Who holds what, with buffers.

3

Roles

Directors, secretary and signatories.

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Scope and filings

Business activities and licences needed.

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How It Works

From copy to deliverable in four steps.

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Use this template

Copy it for the founding team.

2

Founders complete

Structure, shares, roles and scope.

3

Lawyer scopes

Entity fit, papers and fees.

4

Register cleanly

File once with decisions already made.

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Who Is This For

Pick your role — see how it fits your workflow.

1

Founders

Start with structure decided.

2

Co-investment partners

Align terms before filing.

3

Advisers and agents

One brief, no repeated questions.

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Key Features

What makes this template work as a professional deliverable.

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Sample Questions Inside

A preview of real questions — the full version lets you customize every field.

  1. What will the company do, in one line? (open)
  2. Preferred entity type, if decided? (choice)
  3. Who are the initial shareholders? (open)
  4. How is equity split, including buffers? (open)
  5. Who will serve as directors? (open)
  6. Which licences or permits apply? (open)
  7. Target registration date? (date)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do founders need every answer settled?
No — marking items 'open' is useful: it tells the lawyer exactly which decisions still need advice.
Which entity type should we pick?
It depends on liability, fundraising and tax plans; the form captures those drivers so the lawyer can recommend, not guess.
Can it cover multiple founders?
Yes — shareholder and director sections list everyone with roles and stakes.
Is it free to reuse?
Yes. Copy it into your FormLM workspace for each new venture.
Does this file the company for us?
No — it prepares the incorporation brief; filings are done with your lawyer or agent.
Why settle structure before filing?
Post-filing changes to shares or entity type involve amendments, tax re-assessment and paperwork that a first-week decision avoids.

Walk into incorporation with decisions made

Copy it, brief the founding plan and file — free.