Pick the structure.
A short call about the founders, the business and your fundraising plans. We recommend the entity and the package.
COMPANY FORMATIONS
Set the company up properly the first time.
A lot of the cleanup we do before a financing traces back to formation—IP that was never assigned, founder stock with no vesting, 83(b) elections that never got filed. We get it right at the start, for a fixed fee. Our venture-ready C-Corp package is built for founders planning to raise VC.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What we handle.
Delaware C-Corps and LLCs and New York LLCs, with the founder documents investors expect to see.
- Delaware C-Corp and LLC formations, and New York LLCs
- Charter, bylaws or operating agreement, and initial approvals
- Founder stock purchase agreements, IP assignments and 83(b) election forms
- EIN application and registered agent coordination; C-Corp registered agent fees are additional
- Senior attorney review
- Equity incentive plan + 409A coordination with the Scale package (valuer fees charged separately)
HOW IT WORKS
How it works.
We prepare the documents.
Formation filings and founder equity and IP documents, drafted and reviewed by a senior attorney.
You’re ready to operate.
You get a complete set of signed documents and a list of next steps—including filing 83(b) elections within the 30-day deadline.
PRICING
Four packages.
Formation Basic · $999 + registered agent and state filing fees.
- Delaware charter and formation documents
- Founder equity and IP documents
- Written questions answered by Senior Counsel
- Senior Counsel reviews all documents
Equity plan add on: $1,900 (Discounted from $3,000 standalone)
Formation + Counsel · $1,500 + registered agent and state filing fees.
- Everything in Formation Basic
- Priority delivery
- 30-minute consultation with Senior Counsel
Equity plan add on: $1,900 (Discounted from $3,000 standalone)
Formation + Fundraise Ready + Equity Incentive Plan · $3,500 + registered agent and state filing fees.
- Everything in Formation Basic
- 30-minute Partner consultation: formation + SAFE strategy
- 30-minute follow on consultation with Senior Counsel
- Equity incentive plan + 409A coordination (valuer fees charged separately)
- Customized SAFE template
- Board consent covering SAFE round + equity incentive plan
Registered agent and state filing fees are additional. SAFE round closing support beyond the Partner call is outside this package but is available as an add on.
LLC formations · From $999 + state fees
Up to two members; additional members are $500 each.
Delaware LLC · $999 + state fees
- Certificate of formation
- Operating agreement
- EIN application
- Registered agent (one year)
- Senior attorney review
- 15-minute consultation
New York LLC · $1,250 + state and publication fees
- Articles of organization
- Operating agreement
- New York publication requirement handled for you (publication costs passed through)
- EIN application
- Registered agent (one year)
- Senior attorney review
- 15-minute consultation
Add ons: Separate 45-minute calls: $500. Standalone equity plan: $1,900 at formation; included in Formation + Fundraise Ready + Equity Incentive Plan.
Formation usually takes three to five business days after we receive your information. Expedited filing is available for an additional fee.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Why Delaware?
It’s what investors expect. Delaware corporate law is well developed, its courts are experienced with business disputes, and investor counsel know it inside out. If you plan to raise venture capital, it’s the default.
C-Corp or LLC?
If you plan to raise from venture investors, a C-Corp—most won’t invest in an LLC. An LLC can make sense for a business that won’t raise outside capital and wants pass-through tax treatment. We’ll recommend one on the call.
How long does it take?
Three to five business days after we receive your information. Expedited filing is available for an additional fee.
What happens after formation?
You get a complete set of signed documents and a checklist of next steps. Many founders keep us on from there, either by the matter or as their outside general counsel.
GET IN TOUCH
Tell us what you’re working on.
Book a call and we’ll tell you how we’d handle it and what it would cost.