Founder Education
December 2023
Form 1120-S
Form 1120-S is a form used by U.S. S-Corporations to file income tax returns to the IRS. Learn more about 1120-S and...
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Liquidity
December 2023
Liquidity events
Liquidity events allow shareholders to turn illiquid equity into cash. Learn more about IPOs, M&As, tender offers, and...
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Founder Education
December 2023
Share dilution
Share dilution is the decrease in existing shareholders' ownership percentage after a fundraising round. Learn how to...
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Founder Education
November 2023
Bootstrapping
Many startup founders use their own money before seeking out funding from investors. Here's what you need to know about...
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Compliance
November 2023
How to file an EMI annual return with HMRC
Learn how to file an EMI annual return. UK companies must file an EMI return to HMRC by 6 July to report share-related...
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Compliance
November 2023
How to file an EMI notification with HMRC
Every time you issue options to employees under the EMI scheme, you need to file an EMI notification with HMRC. Follow...
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Founder Education
November 2023
Data rooms
A virtual data room is a secure place to organize, store, and share confidential documents and information. Learn how...
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Startup Fundraising
October 2023
Seed funding
Seed funding is some of the first capital startups raise to get to the next stage of growth. Learn the steps you need...
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Equity Education
October 2023
Preferred stock vs. common stock
Common stock and preferred stock both offer different benefits to shareholders. Learn the differences between common...
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Founder Education
October 2023
Tax planning for small businesses
Small businesses owners and entrepreneurs can use these tax planning strategies to save on taxes and maximize business...
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Founder Education
October 2023
Business tax deadlines 2024: Corporations and LLCs
Key tax deadlines are coming up in 2024 for LLC and corporation businesses. Here are the dates and IRS forms you need...
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Compensation
October 2023
Option pools
A stock option pool’s size affects share prices, ownership dilution, and company value. Here’s what you need to know to...
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