Clerky Review — ShipSolo

Legal documents and incorporation for startups.

What It Does

Clerky handles the legal paperwork side of starting a company — Delaware C-corp incorporation, founder agreements, equity issuance, board consents, and contractor agreements. It walks you through each document with plain-English explanations and files everything with the state for you.

Why Solo Builders Use It

Incorporates your Delaware C-corp without needing a lawyer

Generates founder IP assignment and equity docs automatically

Used by thousands of YC companies, so the templates are battle-tested

Handles ongoing corporate maintenance like board consents

Pricing

Pay-per-transaction model. Incorporation bundle starts around $799. Individual documents range from $99-$299 each. No monthly subscription.

Verdict

The gold standard for startup incorporation if you are going the venture-backed route. Overkill if you just need an LLC, but unbeatable for getting your corporate house in order properly from day one.

Pros

Documents are vetted by top startup lawyers

Plain-English guidance at every step

One-time pricing, no ongoing fees for what you have already filed

Cons

Only supports Delaware C-corps — no LLCs or other entity types

Expensive if you just need one simple contract

Very US-focused, not useful for international founders

Alternatives

Stripe Atlas — similar incorporation service, bundled with a Stripe account

LegalZoom — broader entity types but less startup-specific