by Staff Attorney | Feb 13, 2023 | Business Transactions
An 83(b) election is a tax election sent to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that allows individuals who have received restricted stock to elect to lock in their long-term capital gains tax basis at the time the stock is granted, rather than at the time the stock...
by Business Lawyer | Feb 6, 2023 | Corporation & CA LLC
If your business is a Delaware corporation, your company must follow certain annual compliance requirements to maintain its corporate status and stay in good standing with the state. These requirements include: 1- Filing an Annual Report Every year, all Delaware...
by Business Lawyer | Sep 28, 2022 | Business Transactions
As Silicon Valley Business attorneys we are constantly asked “Are shareholder meetings really necessary?” This question comes up a lot, especially with solo startup funds. The founders will ask, “Why should I have a meeting for my startup if...
by Business Lawyer | Sep 26, 2022 | Business Transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Due Diligence is an essential activity in M&A transactions. In the M&A process, due diligence allows the buyer to confirm pertinent information about the seller, such as contracts, intellectual property, finances, and...
by Business Lawyer | Sep 22, 2022 | Business Transactions
This article defines and explains the important role of disclosure schedules in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Introduction M&A Disclosures, central to any Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), provide crucial information that influences the decision-making...