Incorporation
How to Register a US Company from the UK in 10 Minutes
These are the steps founders based in the UK need to take to form a corporation in the US.
by Bryce Warnes • 7 min readHow to Register a US Company from India in 10 Minutes
Learn how to easily set up a company in the US from India.
by Bryce Warnes • 5 min readThe Ultimate Guide to Cap Tables for Startup Founders
Most founders have little clue about how cap tables work when they start their first startup. Keeping accurate records of your cap table is essential for startup founders if they plan on raising capital from VCs or selling the company.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 8 min readPost-Incorporation Checklist: 9 Steps After You Incorporate Your Startup
We cover some of the important steps founders will need to take after incorporating their startup, like 83(b) elections, getting an EIN, opening a bank account & more.
by Stefan Nagey • 4 min readHow Startup Equity Works: Common and Preferred Share Classes
Startups typically issue common shares to founders, employees, advisors and consultants; they issue preferred shares to investors as part of venture financing rounds The preferred class of stock in a startup is typically subdivided into series, each representing a different round of financing, like Series A, Series B, and so on.
by James Hottensen • 3 min readUS Immigration Visas for Startup Founders
Learn about the different US visas for startup founders. Immigration visas such as the E-1, E-2, EB-5, L-1 and O-1 allow founders to live and work in the US while building their startups.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 3 min readLLC vs. C Corporation: Issuing Equity to Employees
Issuing equity to employees in an LLC can be complex and require tax advice. Many startups prefer to incorporate as C Corporations because the process for issuing equity to employees is much simpler.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 5 min readHow to Register A Company in the US: Everything You Need to Know as an Overseas Founder
Registering in the US opens the door to venture funding for overseas startups. Learn about the process for registering your company in the US as a foreign citizen, including incorporation, taxes, visas and more.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 9 min readHow to Invest Your Own Money into Your Startup
Startup founders inevitably cover some of the costs of getting started out of pocket. Learn how you can stay above board if you reimburse yourself for corporate expenses and invest money into your own company.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 4 min readC Corporation or LLC: Which is the best entity for your startup?
Startup investors strongly prefer to invest in C Corporations over LLCs for tax and diligence reasons. The proceeds from selling stock in startups registered as C Corporations can be tax exempt due to Qualified Small Business Stock exemption.
by Stefan Nagey • 5 min readHow To Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) For Your Startup
An employer identification number or EIN is essential to doing business and you will need to get an EIN for your startup before opening a bank account, paying taxes or hiring employees.
by Nancy Thanki • 7 min readWhy Do Startups Incorporate In Delaware?
Learn why most startups choose to incorporate in Delaware as Delaware corporations. Investors and founders prefer to incorporate in Delaware for many reasons. Learn about how to do a Delaware name search to check with the Delaware secretary of state to see if your company's name is already registered in Delaware.
by Greg Miaskiewicz • 6 min read