# formation_start_formation

THE entry point for a new company formation — runs anonymously, no sign-in required. Call this DIRECTLY whenever the user wants to start, create, or form a company or formation. Do NOT call company_get_my_companies or formation_get_list_formations first; those require auth and are only for existing records — starting a new formation needs neither. Returns a formation_id plus the ordered steps. Calling it again for the same signed-in user RESUMES the formation already in progress and returns its id with resumed=true — it does not create a second one, so a retry is safe. When resumed=true, tell the user which company you are continuing (the response carries its name) instead of assuming it is the one they just described. If they say they want a DIFFERENT, additional company, call again with force_new=true — that is the only time to set it; never set it to retry. Before walking the steps, briefly understand the user's business, experience, and funding (one question at a time), then give a tailored recommendation. Keep the formation_id and pass it to every later step. Call this exactly ONCE per formation — never start a second one to resume. When a later step needs sign-in, let the user connect and retry with the SAME formation_id; signing in automatically claims the in-progress formation, so it is never lost.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `formation_start_formation`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/formation-start-formation

## Facts

- Tool: `formation_start_formation`
- Server: Lovie Company Formation MCP (`lovie`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx.md
- Install: `npx -y lovie`
- Homepage: https://github.com/lovieco/lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx
- Risk category: Execute (High risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server auth posture: open
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 5
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `source` | string | no |  |
| `forceNew` | boolean | no |  |
| `sessionId` | object | no | UUID value wrapper. |
| `inviteToken` | string | no |  |
| `referralCode` | string | no |  |

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "formation_start_formation",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why formation_start_formation is rated High

formation_start_formation triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once. It starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

Risk signals: Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

## Use case

AI agents invoke formation_start_formation to trigger actions in Lovie Company Formation MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Lovie Company Formation MCP:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "formation_start_formation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "formation_start_formation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Lovie Company Formation MCP (339)

- `accounting_cancel_schedule` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/accounting-cancel-schedule.md
- `accounting_confirm_statement_match` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/accounting-confirm-statement-match.md
- `accounting_delete_journal_entry` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/accounting-delete-journal-entry.md
- `cap_table_clear_cap_table_stakeholders` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-clear-cap-table-stakeholders.md
- `cap_table_close_cap_table_round` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-close-cap-table-round.md
- `cap_table_delete_cap_table_agreement` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-delete-cap-table-agreement.md
- `cap_table_delete_cap_table_round` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-delete-cap-table-round.md
- `cap_table_delete_cap_table_security` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-delete-cap-table-security.md
- `cap_table_delete_cap_table_stakeholder` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-delete-cap-table-stakeholder.md
- `cap_table_set_cap_table_pipeline_status` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-set-cap-table-pipeline-status.md
- `documents_delete_saved_signature` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/documents-delete-saved-signature.md
- `formation_delete_pending_domain` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/formation-delete-pending-domain.md
- `formation_remove_shareholder` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/formation-remove-shareholder.md
- `signature_void_envelope` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/signature-void-envelope.md
- `trademark_delete_application` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/trademark-delete-application.md
- `vendor_bill_cancel_vendor_bill` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/vendor-bill-cancel-vendor-bill.md
- `accounting_propose_schedules` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/accounting-propose-schedules.md
- `ads_insight_summarize_campaign_window` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/ads-insight-summarize-campaign-window.md
- `banking_refresh_owner_verification` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/banking-refresh-owner-verification.md
- `banking_start_banking_application` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/banking-start-banking-application.md
- `cap_table_record_cap_table_investment` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-record-cap-table-investment.md
- `cap_table_simulate_cap_table_exit` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/cap-table-simulate-cap-table-exit.md
- `draft_payment` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/draft-payment.md
- `equity_onboarding_start` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/equity-onboarding-start.md
- `formation_run_election83b_reminders` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/formation-run-election83b-reminders.md
- `kyc_start_kyc_inquiry` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/kyc-start-kyc-inquiry.md
- `signature_reconcile_document_state` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/signature-reconcile-document-state.md
- `signature_run_reminders` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/signature-run-reminders.md
- `trademark_run_clearance` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/trademark-run-clearance.md
- `trademark_start_application` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx/trademark-start-application.md
- …and 309 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/lovieco-lovie-company-formation-mcp-npx.md

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