In my last post, I discussed the value of stockholders agreements, including concepts typically covered and timing considerations for putting them in place. While stockholders agreements allocate management, information, and similar rights amongst the stockholders of a corporation, a related
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Buy-Sell Agreements
In my last post, I discussed the value of stockholders agreements, including concepts typically covered and timing considerations for putting them in place. While stockholders agreements allocate management, information, and similar rights amongst the stockholders of a corporation, a related
Hard Conversations – The Value of Stockholders Agreements
Starting and running a business is hard. On top of the factors that business owners typically focus on when running a successful business—product development, customer acquisition and retention, financial hygiene, etc.—businesses with multiple owners must address the interpersonal dynamics of
Hard Conversations – The Value of Stockholders Agreements
Starting and running a business is hard. On top of the factors that business owners typically focus on when running a successful business—product development, customer acquisition and retention, financial hygiene, etc.—businesses with multiple owners must address the interpersonal dynamics of
Benefits of LLCs for Startups and Founders
In my last post, I discussed why most high-growth, venture-backed startups elect to do business as C Corporations. In this post, I focus on the unique benefits offered by LLCs and when a startup may opt for an LLC over
Benefits of LLCs for Startups and Founders
In my last post, I discussed why most high-growth, venture-backed startups elect to do business as C Corporations. In this post, I focus on the unique benefits offered by LLCs and when a startup may opt for an LLC over
Why Most Startups Incorporate as C Corporations
In our initial posts, we discussed formation considerations for startups and founders, including choice of entity considerations. In those posts, we assumed that the startup would opt for a state law corporation taxed as a C Corporation, as the vast
Why Most Startups Incorporate as C Corporations
In our initial posts, we discussed formation considerations for startups and founders, including choice of entity considerations. In those posts, we assumed that the startup would opt for a state law corporation taxed as a C Corporation, as the vast
Formation Considerations for Startups and Founders: Part 2
We’re back with part two of our discussion of formation considerations for startups and founders. Items one through four were covered here.
5. Transfer Restrictions on Shares.
Founders should consider whether to impose transfer restrictions on shares issued at
Formation Considerations for Startups and Founders: Part 2
We’re back with part two of our discussion of formation considerations for startups and founders. Items one through four were covered here.
5. Transfer Restrictions on Shares.
Founders should consider whether to impose transfer restrictions on shares issued at