> ## 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.

# Welcome to Commenda

> Commenda is the platform for managing your business entities, compliance, taxes, and corporate operations globally.

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Commenda helps you manage the full lifecycle of business operations — from incorporating new entities to staying on top of tax filings and compliance deadlines across every jurisdiction.

## What Commenda does

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    Create and manage all your business entities, directors, stakeholders, and corporate structure in one place.
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    Never miss a filing deadline. Commenda automatically generates your compliance calendar based on your entities and jurisdictions.
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    Track registrations, transactions, exemptions, and filings across all your tax jurisdictions.
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    Store, organize, and share documents. Generate documents from templates and collect e-signatures.
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    Connect your accounting software and bank accounts to sync financial data automatically.
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    Manage direct tax compliance, fiscal year tracking, and filing requirements for each of your entities.
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    Manage multiple client businesses, assign team members, create proposals, and monitor compliance across your entire client portfolio.
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## Who uses Commenda

Commenda serves three types of users:

* **Companies** — manage your entities, compliance, and taxes through the main platform.
* **Advisors and accountants** — serve your clients, manage service delivery, and collaborate on compliance work.
* **Service providers** — deliver services like incorporation, tax filing, and registered agent work through the agent portal.

## How to use these docs

If you're new to Commenda, start with the Introduction section:

1. **[Key concepts](/introduction/key-concepts)** — Learn the core terminology used throughout the platform and this documentation.
2. **[User roles](/introduction/user-roles)** — Understand the three user types and what each can access.
3. **[How Commenda works](/introduction/platform-overview)** — Get a high-level view of the platform architecture and core workflows.
4. **[Quickstart](/introduction/quickstart)** — Follow a step-by-step guide to get up and running.
5. **[Navigating the platform](/introduction/navigation-guide)** — Learn how to find your way around the Commenda interface.

Ready to dive in? Head to the [quickstart guide](/introduction/quickstart) to get set up in minutes.