New Founder Compliance Workbench now live

Build Your Trading Platform
Without Legal Landmines

The only legal resource hub built for founders launching algorithmic trading platforms, robo-advisers, and AI-powered investment tools. Get regulatory clarity in 15 minutes, not 15 meetings.

100+
Legal Resources
12
Interactive Tools
8
Regulatory Clusters
24/7
Workbench Access

Know Your Regulators

Navigate the regulatory maze with cluster-by-cluster deep dives

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SEC

Investment adviser registration, robo-adviser compliance, marketing rules

14 Pages
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CFTC

CTA/CPO registration, futures trading, commodity pool requirements

12 Pages
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FinCEN

MSB registration, AML programs, BSA compliance, beneficial ownership

10 Pages
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State

Money transmitter licenses, state securities laws, blue sky compliance

8 Pages

Interactive Tools

Get personalized guidance in minutes, not meetings

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Regulatory Exposure Wizard

15 questions • 5 min

Get a comprehensive regulatory risk assessment across SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, and state regulators based on your business model.

Start Assessment

Business Model Validator

10 questions • 3 min

Validate whether your "pure software" positioning holds up under SEC scrutiny. Compare to no-action letter precedents.

Start Validation
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475(f) Tax Calculator

Calculator • 2 min

Determine if you qualify for trader tax status and estimate savings from mark-to-market accounting election.

Calculate Now
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Compliance Cost Estimator

Calculator • 3 min

Get realistic budget estimates for legal formation, registration fees, annual compliance, and ongoing costs.

Estimate Costs
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Crypto & DeFi Compliance

Deep Dive • 5 min

Understand Howey test implications for utility tokens, NFT securities law, and stablecoin regulatory frameworks.

Explore Crypto
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Platform Structure Guide

Analysis • 5 min

Custodial vs non-custodial analysis, DAO legal structures, and smart contract securities implications.

Analyze Structure

Founder Compliance Workbench

Your persistent command center for regulatory navigation

🚀 Founder Compliance Workbench

● Auto-saving
Dashboard
Regulatory Map
Compliance Checklist
Interactive Tools
Document Library
Budget Planner

🛡 Risk Score

7.2
HIGH RISK

🚩 Active Regulator Flags

  • SEC: Investment adviser registration
  • CFTC: CTA registration if futures
  • FinCEN: MSB determination
  • State: Monitor MTL requirements

✅ Critical Next Steps

  1. Complete Regulatory Wizard
  2. Validate SaaS vs. Advice positioning
  3. Draft Terms of Service
  4. Schedule formation strategy call

Need Help Navigating the Regulations?

Schedule a consultation with Sergei Tokmakov, Esq. - CA-licensed attorney focused on trading platform compliance.