Tag: formation

Are there any laws I need to follow when issuing stock to founders in different states?

Naomi Kokubo

Naomi Kokubo

Question: One of our founders asked us, “We’re starting the company with founders residing in more than one state.  Are there any laws that we should be aware of?”

Answer by Naomi Kokubo, Editor of Founders Space

I’m a big fan of Startup Law 101 series:  http://www.grellas.com/faq_business_startup.html

You need to look at the securities law surrounding the founder’s stock purchase and what is known as “blue sky” laws:

http://www.grellas.com/faq_business_startup_012.html

Can you recommend a good place to go to find online legal documents for setting up my company?

QUESTION:

I’m a first-time Silicon Valley entrepreneur.  Can you recommend a good place to go to find online legal documents for setting up my company?

ANSWER:

Naomi Kokubo

Naomi Kokubo

by Naomi Kokubo, Cofounder of Founders Space

Orrick’s startup toolkit helps with company formation and is a good place to start. It doesn’t replace having a good attorney, but it should give you an idea of what’s involved in setting up typical Silicon Valley startup.

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