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What Kind Of Company Should You Create?

YoungUpstarts

Additionally, it will be important to consider whether you plan on attracting investment capital through the distribution of stock, because only certain types of businesses can issue shares of ownership. The Most Common Business Entity Forms. Sole Proprietorship. Single-Member LLC.

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Lockdown Lost-Founder IP

The Startup Lawyer

Thus, it’s wise to lock down your startup’s IP early to prevent the lost founder problem. How to Lock Down the IP. Each founder is issued shares in the startup in exchange for the founder’s intellectual property (and usually a small amount cash). Consideration can also be cash. Conclusion.

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