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Entity Formation & Legal Compliance11 min read

How to Form a Delaware C Corp: Step by Step (Founder Legal Setup)

Step-by-step guide to incorporating a Delaware C Corporation: Certificate of Incorporation, registered agent, bylaws, initial board consent, and 83(b) filings.

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Entity Formation & Legal Compliance11 min read

US LLC Setup for Non-US Founders: Step-by-Step Guide

How non-US residents can legally form a US LLC without an SSN: EIN acquisition, registered agents, US business banking, and IRS Form 5472 compliance.

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Entity Formation & Legal Compliance11 min read

Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement Template: Founder Provisions

A comprehensive multi-member LLC operating agreement template covering capital contributions, profit allocations, voting thresholds, buy-sell triggers, and deadlock.

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Entity Formation & Legal Compliance10 min read

Delaware C Corp Annual Compliance Checklist: Franchise Tax, Registered Agent, and Filings

A complete annual compliance checklist for Delaware C Corporations: March 1 Annual Report, Franchise Tax calculation, registered agents, and corporate records.

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Entity Formation & Legal Compliance10 min read

Co-Founder Equity Split Calculator: 5-Factor Allocation Framework

Calculate fair co-founder equity splits using a weighted 5-factor model: idea/IP, capital invested, full-time commitment, domain experience, and execution risk.

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Entity Formation & Legal Structure11 min read

LLC vs C Corp for Founders Planning to Raise Venture Capital

Why venture capital investors require a Delaware C Corp over an LLC: QSBS tax exemptions, stock option pools, SAFE notes, and conversion complexities.

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Entity Formation & Legal Structure10 min read

Do I Need a Registered Agent? Legal Requirements, Costs, and Privacy

Learn why companies need a registered agent, statutory legal requirements in Delaware and other states, cost benchmarks ($50-$300/yr), and privacy protections.

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Entity Formation & Legal Structure11 min read

How to Convert an LLC to a C Corp: Step-by-Step Statutory Conversion Playbook

A practical legal playbook for converting an LLC to a Delaware C Corp: statutory conversion vs statutory merger, tax implications, and cap table setup.

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