IncorpSolo

Incorporate your solo startup in minutes for under $50 – no lawyers needed.

Score: 8.0/10MLMedium BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Solo founders face unaffordable high costs for basic legal services like incorporation and contracts, delaying their product launches.

Solution

IncorpSolo automates LLC and C-Corp formation documents tailored for solo founders in popular states like Delaware, Wyoming, and California. Users answer a quick questionnaire, and the platform generates state-ready filing forms, EIN applications, and operating agreements. Instant download and filing instructions get you legally launched without $1000+ lawyer fees.

Target Audience

Solo startup founders bootstrapping early-stage products

Differentiator

State-specific automation with 99% accuracy guarantee and free amendments for first 30 days, exclusively for solo founders.

Brand Voice

supportive

Features

Incorporation Wizard

must-have20h

Interactive questionnaire generates customized formation docs.

Document Download

must-have8h

PDF export of Articles of Org, Bylaws, EIN form.

State Filing Guide

must-have6h

Step-by-step instructions and links for e-filing.

EIN Application Helper

must-have10h

Pre-filled SS-4 form and submission tips.

Document Editor

must-have12h

Simple in-app editing before download.

Filing Tracker

must-have15h

Dashboard to track submission status and reminders.

Template Library

nice-to-have8h

Access to 10+ state templates.

Email Support

nice-to-have5h

Priority responses for doc issues.

Multi-State Compare

nice-to-have10h

Tool to compare fees/taxes across states.

API Integration

future20h

Webhook for registered agent services.

Total Build Time: 114 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
nametextYes
created_attimestampNo

incorporations

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
statetextNo
entity_typetextNo
statustextNo
created_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • user_id references users(id)

documents

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
incorporation_iduuidNo
typetextNo
pdf_urltextNo
downloadedboolNo

Relationships:

  • incorporation_id references incorporations(id)

subscriptions

ColumnTypeNullable
idNo
user_iduuidNo
stripe_idtextNo
tiertextNo
statustextNo

Relationships:

  • user_id references users(id)

API Endpoints

POST
/api/incorporations/new

Create new incorporation questionnaire

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/incorporations/:id/generate

Generate docs from answers

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/incorporations/:id

Get incorporation details

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/documents/:id/download

Serve PDF

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/users/dashboard

Dashboard data

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/stripe/webhook

Handle subscription events

POST
/api/stripe/portal

Create customer portal

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
pdf-lib for doc generationResend for emails

Build Timeline

Week 1: Core auth and DB setup

25h
  • User auth
  • DB schema
  • Basic dashboard

Week 2: Wizard and doc gen

35h
  • Questionnaire UI
  • PDF generation

Week 3: Payments and downloads

30h
  • Stripe integration
  • Download flows

Week 4: Dashboard and guides

20h
  • Tracker UI
  • Filing guides

Week 5: Polish and testing

15h
  • Editor
  • Mobile responsive
Total Timeline: 5 weeks • 135 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No downloads

  • 1 doc preview
  • Basic templates

Starter

$19/mo

1 incorporation/mo

  • Unlimited docs for 1 state
  • Email support

Pro

$37/mo

None

  • All states
  • Unlimited
  • Priority support
  • Amendments

Enterprise

$97/mo

None

  • All + whiteglove review

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 12002%$148$1,776
Month 61,5005%$2,775$33,300

Unit Economics

$20
CAC
$500
LTV
5%
Churn
92%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 25.0xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Launch Your Solo Startup Legally – $37/mo

Skip $1k+ lawyer fees. Generate state-ready incorporation docs in minutes.

Feature Highlights

Delaware/WY/CA optimized
EIN + Operating Agmt included
99% accuracy guarantee
Solo founder focused

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"Saved me $800 on incorp! - @solo_dev"
"'Perfect for bootstrappers' - Indie Hacker"
"Filed same day - Founder XYZ"

First Three Customers

Post in r/solopreneur and IndieHackers about beta access, offer free Pro for first reviews. DM 10 active solo founders on Twitter sharing build-in-public threads. Run $50 Reddit ads targeting 'startup incorporation' keywords.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/SaaSr/solopreneurIndie HackersTwitter #buildinpublic

SEO Keywords

solo founder incorporationcheap LLC formationDelaware LLC solobootstrap incorporation kit

Competitive Analysis

$99+ per filing
Strength

Trusted by VCs

Weakness

Expensive for solos, team-focused

Our Advantage

Solo-optimized, subscription model under $50

Stripe Atlas

stripe.com/atlas
$500 one-time
Strength

Includes banking

Weakness

US-only, high upfront

Our Advantage

Multi-state, recurring low cost

🏰 Moat Strategy

Proprietary state templates updated quarterly + user data on common pitfalls for AI improvements.

⏰ Why Now?

Explosion of solo AI founders needing fast, cheap US incorporation amid remote work boom.

Risks & Mitigation

legalmedium severity

Docs challenged in court

Mitigation

Legal review + disclaimer

marketlow severity

Low demand

Mitigation

Pre-launch waitlist

technicallow severity

PDF gen fails

Mitigation

Unit tests + manual fallback

executionmedium severity

Slow build

Mitigation

Strict timeline

Validation Roadmap

pre-build3 days

Twitter poll on pain points

Success: 50+ responses, 70% interest

mvp7 days

Beta with 10 users

Success: 80% completion rate

launch1 days

PH launch

Success: 500 visits, 50 signups

growth30 days

SEO content

Success: 10% organic traffic

Pivot Options

  • Expand to team formations
  • Add registered agent partnerships
  • Focus on international solos

Quick Stats

Build Time
135h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$3,000
Market Size
$500.0M
Features
10
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
7