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Just getting your startup off the ground? You should probably be incorporating in the state of Delaware.

Getting the right advisors on your advisory board is one of the best investments you can make at the early stage of your company.

If you're focused on growing your business quickly and attracting venture capital, you should incorporate soon.

Understanding "Amazon Laws" (aka on-line sales nexus limits) and the tax obligations they may trigger for your startup.

Startups that allow the early exercise of stock options help minimize their employees’ tax liabilities and increase the return on common stockholder equity.

Setting up your company's bank account is a crucial first step in your startup journey.

Just getting your startup incorporated? Find out how to price your initial stock and get back to your product in a few minutes.

Choosing a name for your startup? Here's what you need to know, from vetting to legal registration.

Should you grant your startup employees ISOs or NSOs? Will they be mad if they get the wrong ones?

50/50? 75/25? There isn't a right answer, but we've got the methodology down.

While there isn't a fixed number of shares to authorize on incorporation, there's definitely a sweet spot.

How YCombinator SAFEs work for startup fundraising. Are they better than Convertible Notes?

How convertible notes work for startup fundraising. Are they better than SAFEs?

A step-by-step guide to file for a foreign agent qualification in California.

A bird's eye view of the different types of compensation for startup founders and employees.

Everything you need to know about filing your Section 83b election—and saving tax money.

How does a Delaware C Corp have employees or a place of business in California or another state?

Trigger accelerations are often a hotly debated topic (especially in companies acquired by VCs) as any outstanding equity will impact the value of shares of the purchase price.

We are offering Capbase for free to all African American and Latinx founders. Our mission as a company is to democratize entrepreneurship and this is something we believe strongly in.