> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.commenda.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Onboarding your company

> A complete guide to setting up your company on Commenda for the first time.

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This guide walks you through the complete setup process when you first join Commenda.

## Before you start

You'll need:

* Your company's basic information (name, address, industry)
* Details about your business entities (names, countries, entity types)
* EINs or tax IDs for your entities (if available)
* Key person information (directors, officers)

## Step 1: Create your account

Visit [app.commenda.com](https://app.commenda.com) and sign up using your email address or Google account. Verify your email when prompted.

## Step 2: Company setup

After signing in for the first time, you'll enter the onboarding flow:

1. **Company details** — enter your company name and basic information.
2. **Your profile** — provide your name and role.

## Step 3: Add your entities

After the initial setup, add the business entities your company manages:

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    Click **Add entity** and enter the entity's name, country of incorporation, entity type, and jurisdiction.
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    For each entity, fill in the business information: EIN/tax ID, formation date, fiscal year end, and addresses.
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  <Step title="Add key persons">
    Add directors, officers, and signatories for each entity.
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  <Step title="Upload documents">
    Upload formation documents, bylaws, and other important files.
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    Add all entities your company manages. You can always add more later.
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## Step 4: Define corporate structure

If your entities have parent-subsidiary or other relationships:

1. Go to an entity's **Ownership** tab.
2. Add relationships to other entities.
3. This is especially important if you'll be using transfer pricing features.

## Step 5: Review your compliance calendar

With your entities set up, Commenda automatically generates compliance obligations. Go to **Compliance Calendar** to review upcoming deadlines.

## Step 6: Connect integrations (optional)

To get the most out of Commenda, connect your accounting software for automatic transaction syncing. See [Supported integrations](/integrations/supported-integrations) for the full list.

## Step 7: Invite your team

Add team members who need access. Go to **Settings**, invite members by email, and assign appropriate roles.

## What's next

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  <Card title="Set up indirect tax" icon="receipt" href="/guides/setting-up-sales-tax">
    Configure indirect tax tracking for your entities.
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  <Card title="Manage compliance" icon="calendar-check" href="/guides/managing-compliance">
    Learn how to stay on top of your filing deadlines.
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