Always free for business owners
Find a business-law attorney who fits your company.
FoundryCounsel is a free, multilingual matching service that connects US business owners with licensed attorneys for entity formation, contracts, and compliance. You compare flat-fee quotes and choose who to hire.
- Always free for business owners
- 10 languages
- Not a law firm
FoundryCounsel is a free matching service, not a law firm, and does not give legal advice.

Formation process
The legal steps to start and run a US company
Six clear stages — and you stay the decision-maker the whole way. Tap any stage to learn what it means.
Services
Business-law work we match you with
The kinds of work the licensed business attorneys we match you with handle.
Help choosing and forming the right business entity — LLC, S-corp, or C-corp — in your state, with a licensed attorney. Free matching, flat-fee quotes.
Learn more → Business Contracts & AgreementsOperating agreements, client and vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership terms drafted or reviewed by a licensed attorney. Free matching, flat-fee quotes.
Learn more → Partnership & Founder AgreementsPartnership, co-founder, and equity agreements that set out ownership, decisions, and what happens if someone leaves. Free attorney matching, flat fee.
Learn more → Commercial Leases & Business Real EstateReview and negotiation of commercial leases and small-business real-estate terms with a licensed attorney before you sign. Free matching, flat fee.
Learn more → Business Compliance & LicensingStay compliant: registered agent, annual reports, BOI reporting, licenses, and permits, with help from a licensed attorney. Free matching, flat-fee ranges.
Learn more →Free matching
How FoundryCounsel works
Four clear steps — and you stay in control the whole way.
What stage you are at, the legal help you need, your state, and how to reach you. A short description and contact details only — never SSN, ITIN, financial accounts, or confidential business information.
We connect you with licensed business-law attorneys who handle your issue, work in your state, and can support your language, at no cost to you.
Ask each attorney about their experience, scope, and flat fee. Get the fee and what it covers in an engagement letter. The lowest number is not always the full picture.
You decide which attorney to work with, if any. Confirm the flat fee and scope in writing before any work starts — and remember no honest attorney guarantees an outcome.
Honest flat-fee ranges
Honest flat-fee ranges
Real numbers depend on your state, your entity, and the complexity. These are typical flat-fee ranges, not quotes.
Why owners use FoundryCounsel
Built for owners new to US business law
We show real flat-fee ranges and explain every term the first time you see it — so nobody overcharges you for something simple.
We match and explain. You compare attorneys, confirm the flat fee in writing, and choose who to hire — or no one at all.
Guidance and matching are available in 10 languages, so you can understand the legal side of your business in the language you think in.
What FoundryCounsel is — and what it is not
FoundryCounsel helps business owners get matched with licensed attorneys who handle business-law matters in the United States. The service is free for owners to use.
FoundryCounsel is not a law firm, not an attorney, and does not give legal advice. The information on this site is general education only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need advice for your specific situation, the right next step is to speak with a licensed attorney.
If you want to learn how the process works before reaching out, see how it works or get matched.
How the matching process works
You share basic contact details and a short description of what you need help with. For privacy, do not send sensitive information through a form, such as your Social Security number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), Employer Identification Number (EIN), immigration status, bank account numbers, or confidential business secrets.
If your request is a fit, FoundryCounsel helps connect you with participating attorneys. Owners do not pay FoundryCounsel for matching. Participating attorneys pay a flat marketing fee to be included.
That means you can compare your options and decide whether you want to move forward with any attorney. You can start here: get matched.
Types of business-law help owners often need
Business-law questions come up at many stages, from starting a company to signing contracts and staying compliant. FoundryCounsel may help owners connect with attorneys for matters such as:
- Business entity formation — choosing and forming a legal structure such as an LLC (limited liability company, a business structure that can separate personal and business liability) or a corporation. Learn more at business entity formation and LLC vs corporation.
- Contracts and agreements — reviewing or drafting documents such as an NDA (non-disclosure agreement, a contract to protect confidential information) or an MSA (master services agreement, a contract that sets the main terms for ongoing services). See contracts and agreements.
- Partnership and founder agreements — setting clear rules between co-owners about roles, ownership, decision-making, and what happens if someone leaves. See partnership and founder agreements.
- Commercial leases and real estate — reviewing lease terms before you commit to a store, office, warehouse, or other business space. See commercial leases and real estate.
- Business compliance and licensing — understanding filings, permits, licenses, and ongoing rules that may apply to your company. See business compliance and licensing.
If you are not sure what kind of help you need, that is common. A short summary is usually enough to begin the matching process.
Choosing an attorney carefully
Not every attorney is the right fit for every business. It is reasonable to ask about experience with your type of company, your state, your industry, timing, communication style, and fees.
Be cautious of anyone who promises a guaranteed outcome, filing approval, or registration. Business-law matters often depend on state rules, the facts of your situation, and agency review. For decisions about filings and requirements, check official sources such as your state's Secretary of State, [IRS.gov](https://www.irs.gov), [USPTO.gov](https://www.uspto.gov), and a licensed attorney.
If you want more background before you talk to someone, visit guides, what is an EIN and how to get one, or how much does a business lawyer cost.
Ready to talk to a business-law attorney?
Get matched, free, with licensed business attorneys in your state. You compare flat-fee quotes and choose who to hire — and you confirm the fee and scope in writing before any work starts.