01Frame — Confirm the starting position
Confirm the starting position. In U.S. Company Setup Package, this stage applies directly to the objective to bound formation coordination, EIN, statutory-role setup, bank preparation, accounting and tax handoff, exclusions, owners, and continuing-compliance calendar. The stage closes only when the business decision and scope boundary are written.
02Evidence — Select included workstreams
Select included workstreams. In U.S. Company Setup Package, this stage applies directly to the objective to bound formation coordination, EIN, statutory-role setup, bank preparation, accounting and tax handoff, exclusions, owners, and continuing-compliance calendar. The stage closes only when the supporting facts, sources, and unknowns are logged.
03Design — Name client and specialist owners
Name client and specialist owners. In U.S. Company Setup Package, this stage applies directly to the objective to bound formation coordination, EIN, statutory-role setup, bank preparation, accounting and tax handoff, exclusions, owners, and continuing-compliance calendar. The stage closes only when the chosen approach, exclusions, and review points are approved.
04Coordinate — Agree evidence, milestones, and handoff
Agree evidence, milestones, and handoff. In U.S. Company Setup Package, this stage applies directly to the objective to bound formation coordination, EIN, statutory-role setup, bank preparation, accounting and tax handoff, exclusions, owners, and continuing-compliance calendar. The stage closes only when the output, owner, continuing obligations, and next handoff are recorded.