Formation Issues

Changes Made To Section 83(b) Election With Electronic Tax Returns In Mind

The Section 83(b) election is popular among startup founders and employees, as it can sometimes save them from a...

Regulation A+, Helping Small Businesses Raise Capital

Small businesses and startups should take note of new registration exemptions that enable companies to offer and sell up...

How To Prepare For An Insider-Led Down Round Financing

A down round is a round of financing that values a company at less than in an earlier round....

SAFE To KISS: The Next Generation Of Startup Financing

Obtaining initial financing can be a major issue for early stage and startup companies. One increasingly popular investing tool...

SEC Raises Net Worth Threshold For ‘Qualified Clients’

Every five years, the Securities and Exchange Commission is required to adjust the dollar threshold tests it uses to...

Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act – A New Exemption from SEC Registration

On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or FAST Act. Though...

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LLC vs Corporation: Which Type Of Entity Should I Form?

Startup owners face a lot of decisions, but one of the most important they will make is which type...

How To Calculate (And Affect) Series A Price Per Share

The price per share of the Series A preferred stock – the first significant round of venture capital financing...

Majority Rules: Why A Majority Of Stakeholders Should Be Able To Amend Convertible Notes

A “majority rules” provision in a convertible note allows for an amendment or waiver of its terms with the...

Convertible Notes: The Maturity Date Is Reached Before A Financing. Now What?

Convertible notes are loans and, like most loans, have a fixed maturity date at which point they are to...