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25 Apr '25If you are looking to incorporate your business, then an important question needs to be answered – which state do you want to incorporate in? For many years, Delaware was the go-to state for businesses looking to incorporate in the United States. For example, 80% of all US IPOS were incorporated in Delaware and 68% of all Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware. Why? Because Delaware features business-friendly laws, has a solid legal system, […]
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Despite many startups serving as budding businesses working with limited resources, they must nevertheless comply with an array of legal obligations and regulatory requirements. Why? Because failing to comply with these legal requirements will expose the startup to adverse consequences such as legal penalties, loss of investor confidence, and security breaches. In addition, in the age of business interdependence, compliance for startups and smaller companies can help them gain a competitive edge in opportunities for […]
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10 Jan '17
When starting a company, entrepreneurs have many decisions to make. One of the most important choices involves selecting the right type of business entity. There are myriad options. While some business owners will operate as sole proprietors or form partnerships, others will opt for limited liability companies or corporations. There are pros and cons to each of these business types, so it is important to get legal advice from an experienced and reputable startup attorney […]
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Starting a business without the capital to pay employees large salaries is a common problem in the startup world, and most founders find the answer to this problem by turning to equity compensation. Unfortunately, there are a lot of legal and financial nuances with the various types of equity compensation available to companies, and not every company handles this process perfectly, which can result in disastrous problems for the company in the future. Below are […]
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If you are interested in creating your own startup business, it is highly likely that you will need investors to finance your new company. Unless you are fortunate enough (and bold enough) to be able to fund your venture alone, tracking down and securing investment capital for your startup will take as much of your time, if not more, than actually forming and operating your business. Knowing what investors are looking for when they compare […]
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