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Discern

by Discern · Since 2016
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Quick facts
VendorDiscern
Year launched2016
StatusActive
Location204 E 2ND AVE, STE 210, San Mateo, CA 94401, US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesNO
Last reviewed: May 2026

About Discern

Discern is an outstanding, highly innovative solution in the Corporate Legal Tech and Entity Compliance Automation space.

Discern is an outstanding, highly innovative solution in the Corporate Legal Tech and Entity Compliance Automation space. It excels at taking disorganized, multi-state corporate records across complex business portfolios and organizing them into a single dashboard that automates annual reports, handles registered agent duties, and updates state standings across 51 jurisdictions. Its biggest market advantage is its flat, transparent $350/state/year subscription model—giving venture capital funds, private equity operations, and growing startups an affordable way to cut down on manual state filing time by up to 80% while completely removing late-fee risks.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Letting users test the interface and features on their own avoids forced sales onboarding calls.
  • Automated tracking and proactive notifications completely protect growing businesses from late fees or state suspensions.
  • Managing up to 250+ unique entities on one screen removes the headache of tracking separate state accounts.
  • Automating routine annual reports reduces hours of tedious administrative manual paperwork to minutes.
Cons
  • The platform lacks an integrated network to hire on-demand human lawyers for specialized advice.
  • The automation lines are designed entirely around US state rules, making it a poor fit for international entities operating outside the US.

Features

Key features

Automated Filing

Automatically executes secretary of state filings, annual reports, and franchise tax filings to ensure ongoing compliance.

Registered Agent Service

Provides a digital-first registered agent service across all 51 U.S. jurisdictions for receiving service of process and state notices.

Registration Monitoring

Offers a centralized dashboard to track entity health, registration statuses, and upcoming compliance deadlines.

Multi-Entity Management

Supports management of 250+ entities with segregated payment capabilities for complex fund structures.

Foreign Registration

Enables one-click foreign registration in new states with automatic procurement of certificates of good standing.

Additional features

Audit Trail

Maintains a full digital system of record and audit trail for all delivered legal documents and filings.

Franchise Tax Alerting

Provides proactive alerts and automated filing for Delaware franchise taxes.

Role-Based Access

Implements FERPA-compliant role-based access controls for secure team collaboration.

Digital Formations

Supports digital formation of various entity types including LLCs, LLPs, and corporations.

Real-Time Notifications

Delivers instant email or SMS alerts when legal documents arrive in the secure dashboard.

Segregated Payments

Allows for separate payment management across different funds or portfolio companies.

Compliance Dashboard

Surfaces issues and upcoming obligations before they become critical compliance risks.

Pre-filled Forms

Uses centralized entity data to pre-fill state forms, reducing manual data entry and errors.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
3
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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