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Generate the legal docs your business actually needs. Free generators. E-sign optional.

Every business runs on contracts: NDAs to hire, MSAs to sell, ToS for users, an employee handbook to manage. Most are template-able if you understand the variations. We generate 17 different legal documents in 5 minutes or less, with the right state-specific language and configurable terms. Most are free; e-sign and attorney review are paid add-ons.

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All legal forms.

Each generator produces the document with the right state-specific language and configurable terms. E-sign workflow with vault storage is the standard paid add-on.

Privacy & terms

Web compliance

Hiring & people

Contractor + employee

Customer & vendor agreements

B2B contracts

Partnership & joint venture

Multi-party

Startup & funding

Equity instruments
Why our generators

Legal documents, the way they should be done. Carefully.

State-specific by default

Every generator handles state-specific variations: at-will exceptions, non-compete enforceability, mandatory disclosures. The wrong state language is the most common DIY mistake.

Free for most

We charge for e-sign, attorney review, and auto-updates. The base templates are free. No paywall on the document itself.

E-sign with audit trail

Optional e-sign with SHA-256 hashed storage in your document vault. Required for HIPAA BAAs and most enterprise customers.

Attorney review available

Our attorney network reviews custom clauses for high-stakes situations (regulated industries, complex M&A, multi-party JVs). Add-on per document.

Auto-updates

Privacy policy, ToS, and employee handbook Pro tiers auto-update when laws change. Email diff for every update. Common case: CPRA added sensitive-data category in 2023; everyone with a 2022 policy needed an update.

Not a substitute for an attorney

For most routine business use, generated templates are defensible. For high-stakes situations (M&A, executive employment, regulated industries) get an attorney. Our Pro + Attorney Review tiers include one.

FAQ

About Legal Forms.

What legal forms does my business need?
Most businesses need a core set of documents, formation filings, an operating agreement or bylaws, and contracts like customer, contractor, and employment agreements and NDAs, so the mix depends on how you operate. We flag which documents your business needs so your key relationships and structure are documented.
Are generic legal forms enough?
They can be a starting point, but important documents often need tailoring to your situation and state, since a generic form may miss protections or include terms that do not fit, so review matters for anything significant. We flag which documents warrant tailoring so you are protected rather than relying on a one-size form.
What core documents does a new business need?
Formation documents, an operating agreement or bylaws, an EIN, and the contracts your operations require, so the foundation is both the entity and its governing and operating documents. We provide the formation and governance documents and flag the contracts you need.
Do I need contracts for my business?
Usually yes: customer, contractor, employment, and vendor agreements and NDAs protect the business by defining terms and allocating risk, so most businesses need several. We flag which contracts matter for your operations so your relationships are documented and your interests protected.
Should legal forms be reviewed by an attorney?
For significant or high-stakes documents, yes: a review catches missing protections and unfavorable terms a template would not, so important forms benefit from counsel. We flag which documents warrant review so you invest attention where the stakes justify it rather than on routine forms.
How do I know which forms apply to me?
It depends on your entity, industry, and how you operate, since a business with employees, contractors, or customers needs different documents than a solo operation, so the right set is specific. We flag which documents your situation actually requires so you are not missing an important one or over-papering.
Do legal form requirements vary by state?
Yes: formation documents, some contract terms, and required notices vary by state, so documents should reflect the states where you operate. We flag the state-specific considerations so your forms are appropriate for where your business actually does business.
How do my legal documents work together?
Your formation, governance, and contract documents form a framework that structures and protects the business across its relationships, so they should be consistent. We keep your entity organized so your documents work together rather than in isolation.
Can File.Business provide my legal documents?
We form the entity, provide the operating agreement or bylaws, and flag the contracts and documents your business needs, coordinating with counsel for tailored or high-stakes forms, so your business is documented and protected on a solid foundation.
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