Startups issue equity to employees under Rule 701. The gist of Rule 701 is that a company can issue equity (1) to an employee or service provider (2) as compensation, (3) under an equity plan, (4) but not too much equity.
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No. The IRS recently changed this rule. If you received stock after Jan 1, 2016, you don't need to file your 83b elections with your annual tax returns.
Both are good choices. Washington is cheaper. Delaware is familiar to out-of-state investors and lawyers.
If you have missed the 30 day filing deadline, there are a few tactics lawyers can use to clean up this tax election.
This tax filing should be called ‘free money for startup founders.’ Do not miss the 30 day filing deadline.
A vesting schedule doles out equity grants over time, or according to project milestones.
Employee equity, including stock options and related tax issues.
Curated links on exits and acquisitions for technology startups.
Curated links on raising seed and early VC capital for technology startups.
Curated links discussing the relative advantages of equity vs. convertible debt financing for early stage companies.
Curated links on finding the best board members and advisors for a startup.
Curated links on cofounder agreements, initial equity splits, issuing shares and making an 83b tax election.
Design patents protect the appearance of a design for 15 years. They are a cheap and surprisingly effective legal tool to protect both digital and industrial design.
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