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Company and formation

Add an existing company

Bring a company that is already formed into Institution so its records, registered agent, and compliance are organized.

Updated 2026-10-11

If your company was formed before you joined, add it so Institution can organize its records, registered agent details, and compliance information.

Steps

  1. Open Company, then Formation, and choose Add existing company.
  2. Enter the legal company name, the state of formation, and the entity type.
  3. Add the business address, the state filing number if you have it, and the tax treatment.
  4. List owners and management, with ownership percentages where they apply.
  5. Upload formation documents, such as the certificate of formation, the operating agreement, or a good standing certificate, if you have them.
  6. Note who your registered agent is today and, if you want help, request Institution coordination.
  7. Save. You see Company added successfully.

If you stop partway, the draft is kept, and you can finish it later.

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