The SeedLegals checklist library
Essential checklists for startups
We created some easy-to-follow guides so you can focus on the important bits, tick off the to do’s and stay on track with startup essentials.
Download our checklists for step-by-step expert guidance on how to sort your essential legal documents, get S/EIS Advance Assurance, set up share option schemes and more.
Funding
Find and close investment
Learn how to stand out and close investors for your startup. Download the free investment checklist.
EMI
Set up an EMI scheme
Do you want to attract and retain a dream team for your company? Download the free checklist to find out how to set up your EMI scheme.
Exit
Exit and sell your startup
Ready to sell or planning ahead? Find out how to prepare to get a fair valuation, how to structure the sale and the legal documents you need.
R&D tax credits
Maximise your R&D claim
This handy checklist will guide you through what you need to do to prepare for a successful R&D tax credit claim.
S/EIS Advance Assurance
Apply for Advance Assurance
Make your company dramatically more investable. Find out what you need to apply for Advance Assurance and keep your application organised with this useful checklist.
Legal documents for startups
Create essential legal documents
Do you know the essential legal documents you need to protect yourself and your company? Our checklist walks you through the documents you need and how to create them.
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SEIS EIS
Make the most of SEIS and EIS
Our posts explain how the government’s Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS and EIS) work, and how to use them to make your company more investable.
Funding
Master startup funding
Our experts share their insights from helping thousands of companies raise funds from a few thousand from friends and family, to millions at Series B and beyond.
Option Schemes
Share equity with options
Our posts explain all about tax-advantaged EMI options and more flexible Unapproved options. We explain how options work and how to use them to attract and retain talent.
Find Investors
Find startup investors
Find investors for every stage of your company growth, from idea to exit. Read our posts and bookmark our directories of UK angels and VCs to speed up your research.
Deal Data
Get insights from our deal data
Our data experts investigate and explain the patterns we see in our data from thousands of investments. Use their insights to make better-informed decisions.
R&D
Understand R&D tax relief
Are you eligible for Research and Development tax relief? What costs can you claim for? How do you apply? Our R&D experts answer your questions in these posts.
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Perdie and M.A.
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James Church
Co-founder of Robot Mascot and author of 'Investable Entrepreneur'
SeedLegals run excellent events and masterclasses for their audience and create very thorough and in-depth content which is super useful!
Emmie Faust
Founder & CEO
The SeedLegals resources have been an absolute lifesaver. As a founder with no legal background, they've helped me understand the legal requirements of starting and scaling my business.
Olivia Todd
Founder
SeedLegals truly understand a startup's priorities, and produce content that's both timely and relevant on topics such as finding investors, hiring, share options, changes to legislation, and much more!
Perdie and M.A.
Co-Founders
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James Church
Co-founder of Robot Mascot and author of 'Investable Entrepreneur'
SeedLegals run excellent events and masterclasses for their audience and create very thorough and in-depth content which is super useful!
Emmie Faust
Founder & CEO
The SeedLegals resources have been an absolute lifesaver. As a founder with no legal background, they've helped me understand the legal requirements of starting and scaling my business.
Olivia Todd
Founder
SeedLegals truly understand a startup's priorities, and produce content that's both timely and relevant on topics such as finding investors, hiring, share options, changes to legislation, and much more!
Perdie and M.A.
Co-Founders
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James Church
Co-founder of Robot Mascot and author of 'Investable Entrepreneur'
SeedLegals run excellent events and masterclasses for their audience and create very thorough and in-depth content which is super useful!
Emmie Faust
Founder & CEO
The SeedLegals resources have been an absolute lifesaver. As a founder with no legal background, they've helped me understand the legal requirements of starting and scaling my business.
Olivia Todd
Founder
SeedLegals truly understand a startup's priorities, and produce content that's both timely and relevant on topics such as finding investors, hiring, share options, changes to legislation, and much more!
Perdie and M.A.
Co-Founders
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James Church
Co-founder of Robot Mascot and author of 'Investable Entrepreneur'
SeedLegals run excellent events and masterclasses for their audience and create very thorough and in-depth content which is super useful!
Emmie Faust
Founder & CEO
The SeedLegals resources have been an absolute lifesaver. As a founder with no legal background, they've helped me understand the legal requirements of starting and scaling my business.
Olivia Todd
Founder
SeedLegals truly understand a startup's priorities, and produce content that's both timely and relevant on topics such as finding investors, hiring, share options, changes to legislation, and much more!
Perdie and M.A.
Co-Founders
SeedLegals resources are absolutely superb! We recommend them to all our clients without hesitation.
James Church
Co-founder of Robot Mascot and author of 'Investable Entrepreneur'
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