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Contracts that hold up, starting at $0.

200+ attorney-reviewed templates covering NDAs, master services agreements, employment, contractor, equity, lease, and more. Customize, send for e-signature, store in your vault. Free on every plan.

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What it is

Contract Templates, plainly.

Most everyday business contracts are heavily templated. The NDA you sign with a vendor is structurally identical to the one a Fortune 500 signs. The mistake founders make is either writing one from scratch (badly), copying a friend\u2019s (legally untested), or paying an attorney $1,500 for what should be a $0 starting point.

Our template library covers the 90 percent of scenarios where templated contracts are appropriate: mutual and one-way NDAs, master service agreements, statement of work templates, contractor agreements, employment offer letters, founders agreements, advisor agreements, equity grant agreements, board consents, lease agreements, vendor agreements, customer terms of service.

Every template has been reviewed by a partner attorney. You customize the variables (parties, dates, scope, fees), generate the document, send for e-signature directly from the system, and the signed version lands in your Document Vault. For non-standard scenarios that need real legal judgment, the Attorney Network is one click away.

Who this is for

Common situations.

Solo foundersNDAs, contractor agreements, customer agreements. Real contracts from day one.
Professional servicesEngagement letters, retainer agreements, scope of work templates.
Hiring teamsOffer letters, contractor agreements, NDAs, employee handbook.
Vendor managersVendor MSAs, NDAs, data processing agreements (GDPR).
Founders raisingSAFE templates, advisor agreements, equity grant agreements.
Real estateLease agreements, sublease agreements, property management agreements.
What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

How it works

Four steps. We handle the rest.

Step 1
BrowsePick the template that fits the scenario.
Step 2
CustomizeFill in parties, dates, terms via guided form.
Step 3
Send to signE-signature via our built-in tool.
Step 4
StoredSigned PDF in your vault with audit log.
Side by side

How we compare.

Rocket LawyerLegalZoomLawDepotFile.Business
Per-template cost$40/mo$35-199$33/mofree
E-signature integratedadd-onadd-onadd-onincluded
State variantssomeyesyesyes
Attorney review built inyesyesyesyes
Stored with formation docsnononoyes

Based on publicly listed pricing and feature pages as of 2026. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.

FAQ

Common questions.

Are these templates legally binding?
Yes. They are legally binding once signed by both parties. Whether they are the right contract for your situation requires judgment; that is where the Attorney Network comes in.
Who reviewed them?
Partner attorneys with relevant specialty. NDAs by transactional attorneys; employment templates by employment attorneys; etc.
Are templates state-specific?
Many are. Where state law materially differs (non-competes, employment, certain real estate), we offer state variants.
When should I NOT use a template?
Major M&A documents, complex equity structures, regulated-industry contracts, anything where the deal is significant and one-sided. Use the Attorney Network instead.
Can my lawyer review the template before I use it?
Yes, share it with the Attorney Network partner.
Are templates updated?
Quarterly. Major law changes (state employment law, federal regulations) trigger faster updates.
Do I own the customized document?
Yes. Full ownership of the document you generate.
Are signatures legal?
Yes. ESIGN Act and UETA make e-signatures binding for these contract types.
How is this different from Rocket Lawyer?
We are free, integrated with formation and e-signature, and feed directly into the Attorney Network when needed.

Browse templates in about 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We do the rest. You get a single dashboard for everything.

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Why File.Business

Built on the same infrastructure used by 220,000+ businesses.

SOC 2 Type II audited

Independent annual security audit covering access control, change management, incident response, and data handling. Current report on request.

All 51 US jurisdictions

Every state plus DC plus Puerto Rico - direct filings, not third-party reseller. We hold registered-agent qualifications in every state we operate.

Deadline guarantee

If we miss a filing deadline on a service you pay us to manage, we pay the state penalty. Specific to each plan and the filings it includes.

4.9 from 8,200+ verified reviews

Independently verified by Trustpilot + Google + our own NPS infrastructure. Customer success team within reach by email, chat, or phone.

60-day money-back promise

Change your mind in the first 60 days and we refund our service fee in full. State filing fees pass through at cost and are non-refundable once paid to the state.

E&O insured

Errors and omissions coverage protects you from service errors. Carrier and certificate available on request for enterprise clients.

Why File.Business

Premium compliance, no service-fee markup.

Trust you can verify

SOC 2 Type II audited platform. 220,000+ businesses served. 60-day money-back on service fees. State fees passed through at cost with no hidden markup. Explicit AUP on restricted industries.

A compliance partner, not a transaction

Most providers go quiet after checkout. We auto-track every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across your entities. The Business OS dashboard keeps your compliance score visible year-round.

Premium experience competitors cannot match

Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state or federal filings. Premium positioning, transparent pricing, no service-fee markup on state filings.

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