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.
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Funding
Find and close investment
Learn how to stand out and close investors for your startup. Download the free investment checklist.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More tips and insights
From raising your first round to setting up an option scheme – our experts have you covered.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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