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Legal Checklist for Startups

Scott Edward Walker

Incorporate in Delaware and qualify the company to do business in the state in which its principal office is located (see #2 here ). Button-down IP ownership and assignment issues (see post here ). Form a corporation — not an LLC (see post here ) or a partnership (see post here ).

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Do It Right The First Time, Part II: Visit the Doctor or House Call?

Gust

Form a legal entity to operate the business (we’ll use a Delaware corporation as an example for Newco). Sales contracts accounting for significant revenue. In the case of revenue contracts, they help pay for the related legal work. Appoint Newco’s initial Board of Directors. Employment handbooks and policies.

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What Is the “Walker Startup Package”?

Scott Edward Walker

Incorporate in Delaware and qualify the company to do business in the state in which its principal office is located (see #2 here ). Button-down IP ownership and assignment issues (see post here ). Form a corporation — not an LLC (see post here ) or a partnership (see post here ).