Corporate Structure Questions

I am creating a medical device startup and I have some issues determining how to split up the various roles and responsibilities of founders, among other problems. My brother, a friend/partner, and...

Co-Founder Equity Business Corporate Structure

asked Apr 20 '11 at 06:32

Jry223
11 points

Background: I am an Indian citizen residing in India. For the past 3 years I've worked with a US company to develop a software product at a very low price. Now the product is generating some...

India Equity USA Corporate Structure Ownership

asked Feb 2 '20 at 15:48

Raghu N
1 point

While creating my C-corporation on LegalZoom, a question asks how much should I issue of both Common and Preferred stock. What's a good rule of thumb for this?Is Preferred stock even needed if I...

Corporate Structure Stock Options Corporation

asked Mar 2 '14 at 19:50

Jim Crowell
50 points

Which is the best state to incorporate in if you eventually want to finance your startup with angel funding?I currently have an LLC in my state and not sure if it will be optimal. I went with an...

Incorporation Legal Corporate Structure

asked Mar 19 '14 at 21:26

Regina Villalon
70 points

That are the pros and cons of creating your corporation in the state where you're located vs a different state like Nevada or Delaware? Which would you recommend?

Incorporation Legal Corporate Structure

asked Mar 12 '14 at 02:26

Gloria West
50 points

We are in the process of launching a tech startup. I wonder if there's a good way to form a good organizational structure. I came up with the following, but I don't know if it sounds professional...

Corporate Structure

asked Jun 7 '13 at 16:16

Noah
138 points

I wonder how companies like Y Combinator are structured. Y Combinator is a seed accelerator, investing in and consulting businesses. On Y Combinator's web site, there is a list of partners. Y...

Consulting Corporate Structure Investors Shares Ycombinator

asked Jun 22 '13 at 21:58

Feklee
148 points

I am developing a SaaS platform by bootstrapping with sweat equity while covering the bills with a full time job. I am probably 2-3 months away from launching a viable public beta, and to this...

Bootstrapped Equity Corporate Structure Intellectual Property Domain

asked Jun 28 '13 at 09:39

Shaun
8 points

I'm a CEO, and I'm wondering how to structure a deal for my first other CEO? The purpose I need another CEO is because I've got my hands full with my own line of products, but I'm an idea guy and...

Negotiation Corporate Structure CEO Business Structure Overseas

asked Apr 22 '13 at 18:34

Ron
21 points

I should state at the outset that I am a US Citizen, but simply living abroad in a country where starting a business is much more complicated. I have recently created a website that I would like to...

Monetization Corporate Structure Bank Account

asked Mar 30 '13 at 21:34

Nate
1 point

I am considering forming an LLC, developing a B2B service platform. I am an independent consultant/developer, and have been working with another individual for several years. Over this time, we...

LLC Business Corporate Structure Organization

asked Jan 24 '13 at 03:18

Conrad
108 points

Consider a startup with a small number of founders (lets imagine 2 to 4). At some point down the line a difference of opinion developed (such as market to target, or if to continue or fold) that...

Board Equity Corporate Structure

asked Jul 4 '12 at 18:27

Ryan
1,365 points

I already have an LLC, however, It's not the brand name I want to use for my business. Should I do a DBA under that LLC? I would like to apply for a trademark on the brand, so would this structure...

Getting Started Ecommerce Legal Corporate Structure Trademark

asked Jul 3 '12 at 20:43

User18631
16 points

Ten years ago I formed an S-Corp in Maryland with myself as the sole shareholder and director. Unfortunately I didn't have a handle on making all the required tax filings and payments, and the...

Incorporation Corporate Structure Corporation Corporate Legal Entity

asked May 16 '12 at 08:26

Maryland Business Owner
6 points

I'm planning to incorporate in Delaware. But not sure If from the start I have to create an x amount of publications to be recognized in the state as an LLC. I incorporated an LLC In NYC and it...

LLC Incorporation Corporate Structure

asked Apr 24 '12 at 09:28

Zapoo
303 points

Do you think is safe to send a copy of the certificate of corporation (Articles Of Incorporation) to a very interested investor? I think this investor wants to verify that my startup company is...

Corporate Structure Corporation S Corp

asked Mar 23 '12 at 12:47

Zapoo
303 points

The lead of technical development is also known as CTO. What's the counterpart that leads the graphical development? Does this position have a commonly-used title or not?

Corporate Structure Titles

asked Feb 19 '12 at 01:07

Lmaome
16 points

My S-Corp didn't have an options pool when we first set it up. I'm now thinking of creating one (15% of total) to fix that as a talent incentive mechanism. My accountant said that C-Corps have no...

Corporate Structure Stock Options

asked Dec 29 '11 at 17:49

Sid
649 points

I have been developing a game for 3 years now. And recently, a friend has joined me to work on the game with me. By next year, we plan to bring along an artist and musician to help us finish the...

LLC Partner Partnership Corporate Structure

asked Nov 6 '11 at 04:35

Vakey
8 points

Under what conditions can a C corp increase the total number of shares authorized? Board approval? Majority shareholder approval? Unanimous shareholder approval?

Corporate Structure Shares Corporation

asked Oct 26 '11 at 16:17

Jon
11 points