> ## 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.

# Creating entities

> Learn how to add new business entities to your Commenda account.

You can add entities to Commenda whether they already exist or you're incorporating a brand new one.

## Adding an existing entity

If your entity is already incorporated and you want to track it in Commenda:

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

  <Step title="Click Add entity">
    Click the **Add entity** button in the top right.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter entity details">
    Fill in the required fields:

    * **Entity name** — the legal name of the business
    * **Country** — where the entity is incorporated
    * **Entity type** — the legal structure (e.g., LLC, C-Corp, Pvt Ltd)
    * **Jurisdiction** — the state or region of incorporation
  </Step>

  <Step title="Mark whether you control the entity (optional)">
    If the entity is **not** part of your controlled portfolio — for example a joint venture, a partner-owned holding company, or a shareholder entity that sits above your own group — toggle **This is a non-controlled entity** before saving.

    Non-controlled entities are kept out of:

    * Entity dropdowns and pickers across the app
    * Compliance task generation and notifications
    * Sales tax rollups and exposure calculations
    * Billing and agent-firm client lists

    They remain visible on the [Corporate structure](/product/entities/corporate-structure) org chart and on the [Ownership](/product/entities/ownership) tab of any controlled entity they own, so the ownership graph stays accurate without polluting your day-to-day surfaces.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save** to create the entity. You can add more details like EIN, addresses, and directors later.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Incorporating a new entity

If you need to form a brand new entity, you can start the incorporation process directly from Commenda:

1. Go to **Entities** and click **Add entity**.
2. Select **Incorporate a new entity**.
3. Choose the country and entity type.
4. Follow the guided incorporation wizard, which collects all the information needed for your jurisdiction.

Commenda supports incorporation in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, UAE, and India. The incorporation wizard adapts to the requirements of each country.

<Info>
  Incorporation is handled by Commenda's vetted agent partners. Once you submit the incorporation request, you'll receive a service request to track the progress.
</Info>

## After creating an entity

Once your entity is created, you should:

1. **Add business information** — EIN/tax ID, formation date, fiscal year end
2. **Add key persons** — directors, officers, and authorized signatories
3. **Add registrations** — state registrations, tax IDs, and business licenses
4. **Upload documents** — formation documents, bylaws, operating agreements

These details help Commenda generate accurate compliance obligations and keep your records complete.