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Common Law
Business Trust

Get an EIN Monday. Open a business bank account Tuesday. Seek funding Wednesday.

Get Your Business Trust — $247See What's Included
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Not an LLC
A trust that operates like a business — no state LLC filing required.
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Common Law Origin
Rooted in centuries of trust law. Recognized by banks and the IRS.
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Beneficial Interests
Issue certificates of interest instead of stock. Flexible ownership structure.
Complete Package

10 Documents. One Price.

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Declaration of Trust
The foundational document establishing the business trust and its terms.
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Certificate of Trust
For banks and third parties. Proves the trust exists without revealing full terms.
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Certificate of Beneficial Interest Template
The trust's equivalent of stock — grants ownership stakes to investors or founders.
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Nominee Manager Agreement
Appoints a manager who appears on public records while you direct operations.
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Direction Letter Templates
Instruct the trustee on specific actions. Your mechanism for control.
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Employment Agreement
Documents your role as Executive Director, employee of the trust.
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Signatory Authorization
Grants banking and contract authority to designated officers.
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Banking Resolution
The document your bank requires to open a business account.
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FinCEN BOI Guide
Step-by-step guide to Beneficial Ownership Information reporting compliance.
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Activation Checklist
From signing to EIN to bank account — every step, in order.
How It Works

Operational in Three Steps

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Complete intake (10 min)
Tell us the trust name, your role, and your business purpose.
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Sign and notarize
Execute your documents. Most banks offer free notary service.
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Apply for your EIN
Go to irs.gov/ein. Takes 5 minutes. You get the number instantly.
This Week

From Zero to Operating Entity

Saturday
Sign and notarize your trust documents
Monday
Apply for EIN at irs.gov — receive it instantly
Tuesday
Open a business bank account with your Banking Resolution
Wednesday
Begin funding outreach with a legitimate legal entity
Key Features

Built to Operate

✓Not an LLC — a trust that operates as a business
✓Certificates of Beneficial Interest instead of stock shares
✓EIN eligible — apply at irs.gov immediately after signing
✓Bank account ready with included Banking Resolution
✓Nominee manager keeps your name off public records
✓Direction Letter structure preserves your control
Simple Pricing
$247
Common Law Business Trust — One-time payment
  • ✓Complete 10-document Business Trust package
  • ✓Banking Resolution included — bank-ready
  • ✓Activation Checklist to guide every step
  • ✓FinCEN BOI compliance guide included
  • ✓One-time payment — no subscription
Get Your Business Trust

Templates for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Consult an attorney.

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