How to Start a Startup

Starting a company is one of the most exciting and challenging things you will do in your life ā€” take it from us, weā€™ve done it more than once. Here we put together a comprehensive guide explaining the entire process of incorporation and the necessary steps you have to take after you set up your corporation.

Part 1

Before You Incorporate

what should you do before incorporation

Make sure you know everything you need to set up your company the right way.

8 Articles

Part 2

After You Incorporate

guide-image

You've incorporated your company. Now what?

11 Articles

Part 1

Before You Incorporate

Incorporating your startup with the right business structure now will save you major headaches later onā€”and set you up to start managing equity and raising funds ASAP.

Ready to start the incorporation process?

Part 2

After You Incorporate

Congratulations! You have a Delaware C-corp. The world is your oyster. Now what? Get the essential next steps for new corporations, including equity management.

BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
Post-Incorporation Checklist: 9 Steps After You Incorporate Your Startup
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
How To Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) For Your Startup
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
Setting Up A Bank Account for Your Startup
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
Why You Should File Your Section 83(b) Election
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
How to Invest Your Own Money into Your Startup
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
Who Do I Need on My Startup's Advisory Board?
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
How Startup Equity Works: Common and Preferred Share Classes
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
How To Start Giving Equity To Your Employees
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
Board of Directors: A Comprehensive Guide for Founders
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
What is a Signature Block in Legal Contracts?
BAAB8B17-0A07-49F7-9782-518B58A314A9Created with sketchtool.
How to Build a Great Remote Work Culture

Ready to get started?

Creating a company on Capbase is as easy as filling out a few forms.