Business Credit, Shelf Corporations & Tradelines
Carter Industries has partnered with a 501(c)(3) non-profit program to help clients obtain an aged shelf corporation with an EIN and access to business tradelines. Complete a short intake form first, then continue to the program to move forward.
A Fast Start, Not a Shortcut
A shelf corporation is a business entity, an LLC or corporation, that has already been formed and registered with the state before being transferred to a new owner, sometimes referred to as being "left on the shelf." Instead of starting entity formation, EIN registration, and business address setup from zero, you take over an entity that is already filed and in good standing.
A business tradeline is a vendor, credit, or lending account that reports payment activity to a business credit bureau, such as Dun & Bradstreet, Experian Business, or Equifax Business. Positive tradeline history is one of the factors that contributes to a business credit file over time, separate from your personal credit.
Complete Your
Intake First
Our intake form is the first step. Once you submit it, you will be taken directly to Fundable Shelf Corporation to continue getting your aged shelf corporation, and an advisor will follow up with you.
- ✓ No sensitive personal information collected here
- ✓ A real advisor reviews every intake
- ✓ Submitting takes you straight to the partner site
- ✓ Entity setup and identity verification happen directly and securely with Fundable Shelf Corporation
- ✓ Response within 1–2 business days
What's Included
Funding Support & Credit Sweep
The 501(c)(3) non-profit we are partnered with does more than provide the shelf corporation. Its team can help clients explore funding options for the entity, and also offers a credit sweep to help review and position your credit profile.
Whether funding is available, and how much, depends on your qualifications and the lenders' own criteria. Lenders typically evaluate credit history, income and cash flow, time in business, and existing debt. An aged entity alone does not create creditworthiness.
Funding amounts, approvals, and timelines are determined by the partner and its lending sources under their own terms. Carter Industries does not guarantee any funding amount, approval, or timeline. Complete the intake form above to get started.
Carter Industries is an independent affiliate of Fundable Shelf Corporation. We may be compensated when clients we refer engage Fundable Shelf Corporation's shelf corporation or tradeline services, at no added cost to you. Carter Industries acts solely as a connector: we do not control, underwrite, endorse, or guarantee any outcome, funding amount, approval decision, or timeline associated with Fundable Shelf Corporation or any other third-party funding partner. Any agreement for a shelf corporation, tradeline, or funding product is strictly between you and that partner, under their own terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an aged shelf corporation?
A business entity, an LLC or corporation, that was formed and registered with the state some time ago and has been kept in good standing, then transferred to a new owner. Instead of starting from zero, you take over an established entity that is ready to build on.
How do I get started?
Complete the short intake form on this page. As soon as you submit it, you are taken to our 501(c)(3) non-profit partner, Fundable Shelf Corporation, to continue the process and get your shelf corporation. A Carter Industries advisor also follows up with you within 1–2 business days.
What funding support does the partner offer?
The 501(c)(3) non-profit we are partnered with can help clients explore funding options for their shelf corporation. Whether funding is available, and how much, depends on your qualifications and the lenders' own criteria, such as credit history, income and cash flow, time in business, and existing debt. Funding decisions, amounts, and timelines are determined by the partner and its lending sources, and Carter Industries is not a lender and does not guarantee funding.
What is a credit sweep?
A credit sweep is a review of your credit reports to identify inaccurate, outdated, or unverifiable items and help address them, so your credit profile is better positioned when you pursue funding. The partner assists with this as part of the program.
What is a business tradeline, and how does it help?
A tradeline is a vendor, credit, or lending account that reports payment activity to a business credit bureau. Established tradelines help build a business credit file that is separate from your personal credit, which lenders look at when you apply for funding.
What does it cost?
The partner charges a one-time processing fee to transfer legal ownership of the entity to you. Current pricing is provided during the process on their site. Carter Industries does not add any fee for the intake or introduction.
How is this different from Carter Industries' own credit and funding advisory?
Our Credit and Business Foundation Advisory and Business Funding Strategy services build your credit profile and funding roadmap from the ground up. The shelf corporation program is a fast-start layer, an established entity and tradeline access, that works well alongside that advisory.
What information does Carter Industries collect versus the partner?
Our intake form asks for your contact details, business stage, industry, use of funds, and goals, enough for an advisor to follow up and for the partner to understand your needs. We never collect your Social Security number, date of birth, driver's license, or payment details. Anything that requires that information is completed directly on the partner's secure platform.
Ready to Explore a Fundable Shelf Corporation?
Complete the intake form and continue to our partner to get your aged shelf corporation.
Carter Industries is not a licensed law firm, securities dealer, or registered investment advisor. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Always consult with a licensed professional before taking action.