Topic: Incorporation

If you are in the startup community, there is a good chance you have heard of an equity incentive plan but may not know exactly what it entails. SPZ Legal can help you on this journey. This article ...

For startup founders, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) brings about new federal reporting requirements. Effective January 1, 2024, this act primarily addresses money laundering and terrorism ...

Benefit corporations are a legal entity type that allow businesses to make a profit while pursuing a public benefit. There are certain responsibilities you will have if you decide to become a benefit ...

You’ve set up your company, everything is great, and you and your business partner are ready to move forward as equal partners! But there’s one thing you may not be thinking of in this honeymoon ...

Consumers and businesses over the last several years have become more and more interested in businesses making or pushing for a positive social impact. One part of this movement has been the creation ...

B Lab, the nonprofit responsible for the passage of benefit corporation statutes in over 30 states (as of the writing of this post), has released a report on the status of venture capital raised by ...

Startups often ask us how a typical startup is structured. While there are plenty of free and affordable resources for various forms, they don't provide much guidance on what forms to use and why. In ...

S-Corporations are not technically a distinct entity type. Rather, the term "S-Corp" refers to a type of tax treatment available to corporations and LLCs that meet certain requirements. When a ...

The C-Corporation is the default corporate form, meaning when you incorporate your enterprise as a corporation, you are automatically classified as a C-Corp in the state where you incorporate. The ...

The limited liability company, or LLC, is a relatively recent addition to the menu of options available when choosing a legal entity. It is a hybrid between a partnership and a corporation, designed ...