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Building a US C Corporation from Founder Shares to First Investment
Incorporation is only the beginning. A practical guide to recording founder ownership, understanding dilution, assigning intellectual property and preparing a C corporation for its first investment.
Forming a US LLC and Writing an Operating Agreement That Works
A state filing starts the company, but owners still need workable rules for decisions, money and departures. Learn what to settle in an LLC operating agreement and what to keep reviewing afterward.
Choosing a US Business Structure for the Decisions Ahead
The next owner, lease or investment can change what a business needs from its legal form. A decision-focused guide to US structures, tax elections and the questions worth settling before filing.