> ## 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.

# Quickstart

> Get your company set up on Commenda in just a few minutes.

This guide walks you through the essential steps to get up and running on Commenda.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, you need:

* A Commenda account (sign up at [app.commenda.com](https://app.commenda.com))
* At least one legal entity you want to manage compliance for

## For company users

### Step 1: Create your account

Go to [app.commenda.com](https://app.commenda.com) and sign up with your email address or Google account. You'll receive a verification email — click the link to confirm your account.

### Step 2: Enter your company details

After signing in, you'll be guided through the onboarding flow:

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

### Step 3: Add your entities

Once your company is set up, add the business entities (corporations, LLCs, etc.) that your company manages.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Entities page">
    Click **Entities** in the sidebar navigation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add an entity">
    Click the **Add entity** button and fill in the details: entity name, country of incorporation, entity type, and jurisdiction.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add business information">
    For each entity, add key details like EIN/tax ID, formation date, addresses, and registered agent information.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If you have many entities to add, your Commenda account manager can help you bulk-import them.
</Tip>

### Step 4: Set up your corporate structure

If your entities have parent-subsidiary relationships, joint ventures, or other connections, you can define your corporate structure:

1. Go to **Entities** and select an entity.
2. Navigate to the **Ownership** tab.
3. Add relationships to other entities in your company.

### Step 5: Connect your integrations

Go to **Settings > Integrations** and link your data sources — Shopify, Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, or others. This imports your transaction data automatically.

### Step 6: Review your compliance calendar

Commenda automatically generates compliance obligations based on your entities and their jurisdictions. Go to **Compliance Calendar** in the sidebar to see upcoming deadlines and track your filing status.

## For advisor users

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set up your firm">
    Create your Advisor account and configure your firm profile, including your firm name, contact details, and service offerings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add clients">
    From the **Clients** section in your Advisor Portal, add your client businesses. You can invite clients directly or create their accounts on their behalf.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign team members">
    Navigate to **Team Members** to add your team and assign them to specific client accounts. This controls who can view and manage each client's compliance data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor client compliance">
    Use your Advisor Portal dashboard to monitor compliance status, filing deadlines, and alerts across your entire client portfolio.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next?

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set up indirect tax" icon="receipt" href="/guides/setting-up-sales-tax">
    Connect your accounting software and start tracking indirect tax obligations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore the marketplace" icon="store" href="/product/services/marketplace">
    Browse professional services available through Commenda's service marketplace.
  </Card>
</Columns>

Now that you are set up, explore the platform in more depth:

* **[How Commenda works](/introduction/platform-overview)** — Understand the full platform architecture and core workflows
* **[Navigating the platform](/introduction/navigation-guide)** — Learn how to find your way around the interface
* **[Key concepts](/introduction/key-concepts)** — Review the terminology used throughout the platform and documentation