# Step 1 – Basic Company Info

In Step 1 of the Setup Wizard, the company owner provides the foundational information that identifies the company in Carrier and across all external-facing documents.

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### Required Fields

<table><thead><tr><th width="200">Field</th><th width="90" align="center">Required</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Company Name</td><td align="center">✅</td><td>Legal or operational name</td></tr><tr><td>Street Address</td><td align="center">✅</td><td>Main office location</td></tr><tr><td>City, State, ZIP</td><td align="center">✅</td><td>Linked to company timezone and regional settings</td></tr><tr><td>Country</td><td align="center">✅</td><td>Used for compliance modules</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Optional Fields

| Field        | Description                       |
| ------------ | --------------------------------- |
| MC Number    | For FMCSA-registered carriers     |
| DOT Number   | Used for regulatory documentation |
| EIN          | Internal Tax ID                   |
| Company Logo | Displayed in invoices and exports |

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### Behavior

* This step must be completed before continuing
* Address fields support Google address autocomplete
* EIN/MC/DOT numbers are optional but encouraged if applicable

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<figure><img src="/files/I4lvc3ygJzGf3jbS7mDw" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Figure: Basic company information fields in Step 1.</em></p></figcaption></figure>

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> ✅ Tip: Make sure the company name and logo are professional—they appear in invoice headers and email templates.


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