by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
How Much Equity Should I Give my First Employee?The first employee of a startup, outside of the company founders, is a major milestone for the business. The company has reached the point where it believes it has an economically viable idea. The founders now bring in...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
Does a Delaware Company have to pay California taxes?It is very common for companies to organize in one state and do business in other states. For example, a business that primarily operates in California may choose to organize as a corporation or limited liability...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
How Can a Startup Relocate to the US?Businesses operating outside of the United States often seek to expand or relocate operations to the United States. The United States is a large market for potential customers or clients. This is particularly beneficial to startup...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
When Is The Best Time to Go For VC Funding?Startup ventures are different from traditional lifestyle or small businesses. These ventures provide a repeatable value proposition that has potential to scale. These attributes are necessary to achieve the rapid growth that...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
Should You Incorporate in Delaware or California?The majority of startups begin business as a sole proprietorship, general partnership, or limited liability company. The business generally changes entity forms when it needs the more formalized ownership and control...
by TheBusinessProfessor | Feb 23, 2025 | Business Transactions, Antitrust, & Securities Law
What Happens to Employees’ Non-Vested Stock Options When their Company is Acquired or IPO’s?Startup organizations general employ stock options as a method of incentivizing employees. This gives rise to numerous questions about what happens to an employee’s stock...
