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Generate contracts, choose your business entity, and navigate compliance — with AI benchmarked against thousands of real business situations.
These tools are a starting point, not legal advice. AI-generated contracts and recommendations provide a solid foundation but should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before signing or relying on them for critical decisions.
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AI Contract Generator
Generate a complete contract draft — NDA, service agreement, employment, freelancer, or partnership. Customized to your parties, key terms, and jurisdiction. Includes standard protective clauses often missed by DIY contracts.
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AI Business Entity Advisor
Input your revenue, owners, state, and goals. Get a recommended entity structure (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, sole prop) with pros/cons, estimated tax impact, formation steps, and state-specific requirements.
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Legal Tool Comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons of legal software, compliance platforms, and registered agent services.
Legal Document Software
DocuSign vs PandaDoc vs HelloSign — which e-signature and document platform fits your contract volume and budget?
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Registered Agent Services
Northwest vs Registered Agents Inc vs ZenBusiness — registered agent pricing, features, and hidden costs compared.
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Compliance Platforms
Gusto vs Rippling vs Deel — which HR and compliance platform handles payroll, benefits, and labor law compliance best?
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Business Formation Services
LegalZoom vs Incfile vs Northwest — LLC and corporation formation services compared on price, speed, and included features.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What contracts does every freelancer need?
Three essentials: (1) A service agreement for every client engagement — covers scope, payment, IP ownership, and liability. (2) An NDA when sharing sensitive business information. (3) A late payment clause — standard is 1.5%/month on overdue invoices. Our Contract Generator covers all three with jurisdiction-appropriate clauses.
What's the difference between an LLC and an S-Corp?
An LLC is a legal entity that provides liability protection. An S-Corp is a tax election you make with the IRS — you can have an LLC taxed as an S-Corp. The S-Corp election allows you to pay yourself a "reasonable salary" and take additional profit as distributions, reducing self-employment tax (15.3% on salary vs 0% on distributions). Worthwhile above ~$80K/year in profit.
Do I need a lawyer to form an LLC?
No. You can form an LLC yourself by filing Articles of Organization with your state ($50–$500 depending on state) and creating an Operating Agreement. Services like Northwest Registered Agent or ZenBusiness handle this for ~$49–$299. You should have an attorney draft your Operating Agreement if you have multiple members or complex ownership arrangements.
What's a liability cap and why does it matter?
A liability cap limits your financial exposure if something goes wrong on a client project. Without one, a client could theoretically sue you for far more than the contract value. Standard for service providers: cap liability at the total contract value or 3 months of fees. 73% of SMBs skip this clause in their agreements — our Contract Generator includes it by default.
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