Founder-ready legal package: IP assignment, equity issuance and vesting, board consents, and templates you will actually use. Attorney-led, startup-focused.
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Transfer all founder IP to the company. Required by investors.
Stock issuance with vesting terms. Defines the cliff and vesting schedule.
IRS form to elect taxation at grant. Must file within 30 days.
Roles, decision rights, buyout triggers, departure terms.
Templates for stock issuance, officer appointments, major decisions.
Clean spreadsheet tracking ownership, vesting, and dilution.
Standard founder vesting: 4 years with 1-year cliff
Why vesting matters: Without vesting, a co-founder who leaves after 6 months still owns their full stake. Vesting protects everyone by tying ownership to continued contribution.
The Complete Founder Package addresses all of these.
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Start Your PackageAn 83(b) election lets you pay taxes on restricted stock at grant (when value is low) instead of at vesting (when value may be much higher). You must file within 30 days of receiving restricted stock. Missing this deadline can result in significant tax liability.
With proper vesting, unvested shares are forfeited. The Founders Agreement defines the buyback terms for vested shares and whether the company or remaining founders have a right to repurchase.
It's never too late to get things in order. We can draft documents to formalize your existing arrangement and address gaps. The sooner you do this, the easier it is.
The form itself is simple, but the consequences of doing it wrong are severe. I provide the form, instructions, and review to ensure it's filed correctly and on time.
You still need IP assignment (to transfer your prior work to the company) and proper stock issuance. Some investors require single founders to have vesting too (usually with acceleration on acquisition).