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Step 8: Systems setup

 
During company formation stage, OCV companies follow a set of standard systems to ensure a smooth and efficient launch process.

Initial systems

Some initial systems are required to initiate legal entity formation process, these include:
  1. Domain name
    1. May involve registration of a new name or the transfer of an existing name owned by the founder
  1. Company email
    1. Founder email address
    2. Group emails for the company’s support teams
  1. Virtual Mailing Address
  1. Registered Agent

Core systems

After SAFE funding, additional core systems will be set up, these include:
  1. EOR account for payroll and as an HRIS
  1. Company credit card account
  1. Equity management account
  1. Secure password management vault
 
A DUNS number will also help with verification and legitimacy for even startups at the earliest stages and help facilitate certain business relationships.