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About Clerky
What is Clerky?
Clerky is an online legal service designed for startup founders who need to get incorporation and other legal paperwork done safely and efficiently. It guides users through forming a Delaware C corporation, the standard for high-growth startups, and includes post-incorporation setup like issuing stock, electing directors, and protecting intellectual property.
What problem does Clerky solve?
Founders often struggle with complex legal paperwork, missing critical steps like 83(b) elections or proper IP assignment. Clerky eliminates guesswork by providing best-practice templates, automated filing reminders, and collaborative tools to loop in attorneys. Over 20,000 startups have used Clerky to incorporate with confidence.
Who is Clerky for (and who is it not for)?
Clerky is best for early-stage startup founders incorporating as Delaware C corporations, especially those planning to raise venture capital or issue equity. It is not designed for solo entrepreneurs forming LLCs or non-tech small businesses needing basic legal forms.
Real use cases
Founders use Clerky to incorporate, issue restricted stock to co-founders with vesting, adopt stock plans, prepare fundraising documents like safes and convertible notes, and handle hiring paperwork for new employees and consultants—all while keeping their attorney in the loop.
Key features
- Delaware Incorporation — File as a Delaware C corp, typically processed in 1-3 business days with 100% accurate name availability check.
- Post-Incorporation Setup — Issue stock with customizable vesting, elect directors, appoint officers, adopt bylaws, and protect IP.
- 83(b) Election Support — Pre-filled forms, filing instructions, automated reminders, and optional premium filing service.
- Fundraising Documents — Create safes, convertible notes with valuation cap, discount, or MFN variants.
- Hiring Templates — Generate offer letters, consulting agreements, advisor agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
- Collaborative Tools — Loop in your attorney for review and comments; add co-founders to stay aligned.
- Applicable for Non-US Founders — Apply for an EIN online, no fax needed, 100% in-house processing.
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Clerky Pricing
Clerky pricing: from $819 one-time fee. Billing model: Lifetime.
For comparison: the median starting price in Legal Tech is $49/month, measured across 37 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Company Lifetime Package — $819 One-Time Fee
Includes Delaware incorporation, expedited filing fees, first-year registered agent fee, annual report and franchise tax reminders, plus unlimited use of standard Fundraising, Hiring, Commercial, and Maintenance products for the lifetime of your startup. Excludes add-ons and third-party fees for foreign qualification and Maintenance products.
Also available: Individual Formation products (incorporation only) with separate pricing. No free trial, but paid support included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Clerky cost?
Clerky's Company Lifetime Package costs $819 one-time fee, which includes Delaware incorporation and unlimited use of many legal products. Additional services like foreign qualification have separate fees.
Is Clerky free?
No, Clerky is a paid service starting at $819. It does not offer a free plan, but you can get started without upfront payment by selecting the 'Get Started' option.
What does Clerky do?
Clerky helps startup founders complete legal paperwork for incorporation, stock issuance, fundraising, hiring, and commercial agreements safely and accurately.
Who is Clerky best for?
Clerky is best for founders of high-growth startups incorporating as Delaware C corporations who need reliable, attorney-friendly legal document automation.
What are alternatives to Clerky?
Top alternatives include LegalZoom, Stripe Atlas, and Rocket Lawyer, though Clerky is unique in its focus on startup-specific paperwork and attorney collaboration.
Does Clerky include registered agent service?
Yes, the Company Lifetime Package includes the first year of Delaware registered agent service, plus annual report reminders.
