SeedLegals launches EMI Scheme to make it easy for startups to reward employees with equity
At SeedLegals, we’ve just launched an EMI Options Scheme to get rid of the expense and complexity of giving out employee share options.
The rise of the salami round
An increasing number of startups are opting for a series of micro raises called 'Salami Rounds', giving away 2-6% equity...
SeedLegals lets founders sell some of their shares at any time, pay only 10% CGT
SeedLegals Term Sheet includes a clause which gives the option for founders to sell some of their shares in future witho...
How to give equity to your co-founders and team
Easily split your startup's equity between co-founders and team on SeedLegals
When you need to change your default Articles of Association at Companies House
When you raise your first funding round, your investors are going to be expecting you to file a new Articles of Associat...
3 min readSubdivision of shares: Share splits and how to use a Subdivision Resolution
To do a share split, typically before a funding round, you'll need shareholders to sign the Subdivision Resolution. We e...
2 min readLaw for Startups: DIY or Lawyers? Your Legal Choices
When it’s time to incorporate your company, do a funding round, hire employees, or execute a non-disclosure agreement - ...
Part 6: UK Government Initiatives for Startups
This video is part of a series of seven videos created by Anthony Rose, Founder and CEO of SeedLegals, who’d like to...
Law for Startups: IP, Domain Names, Trademarks and Patents
Your company name should be unique. The key thing is to road test the potential names and to not fall in love with one t...
R&D Tax Relief for UK Startups: Your Next Funding Round Could be Courtesy of HMRC
R&D Relief gives tech startups around 30% of development costs back as cash. Startups are using this as a bridge round a...
How to manage (S)EIS1 and (S)EIS3 after your round - and get the relevant forms
For your investors to claim their tax breaks you’ll need to issue them with an SEIS3 or EIS3 certificate. Here’s how it ...
Law for Startups: Giving Team Stock Options
A rule of thumb is to set aside 15% of your equity for your stock option’s pool. If you think your team will grow to 50,...
The 15 Minute Guide to Closing Your Funding Round - Video Tour
A 15 minute guide to creating all the legal documents you need to close your funding round. From signed Term Sheet to mo...
