How to transfer shares in a UK private company: steps, stock transfer form and tax
Our guide to tax implications of transferring or gifting shares. Read this before you transfer or give shares to a partner, relative, employee or someone else.
How to build a better website with Lovable in 10 minutes
At SeedLegals I keep getting asked by founders to give feedback on their pitch deck or their website. Until recently, I&...
Notice and non-compete periods - what's standard for UK startups?
There's a lot of debate right now about a proposed government ban on non-compete periods. A group of well-funded AI com...
How much equity to give to a late-joining co-founder?
You had an idea. You've been working on for a few months. You really need a co-founder. You meet somebody. Now the big ...
Why you can't validate your startup idea, and what to do instead
Most founders think they have validated their startup idea. Here is why the evidence usually fails, and the three questi...
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Most founders don't think about GDPR until someone asks for their data
Of course you ignore GDPR. Right up until you get an email “Send me all my data. Delete everything you have on me.” Sud...
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Term Sheets explained: the founder’s guide
A Term Sheet is a nonbinding agreement summarising the basic terms of an investment. It's the main negotiating tool betw...
Sunbathing or scaling? Founder tips to beat the quiet season
Summers can be slow for startups but Ava Shoraka and Yanki Kizilates are here to help founders gain momentum during thi...
Raise smarter: master your fundraising strategy to close your round quicker
Fundraising but not sure what you’re missing? Put yourself on the front foot with these top tips from SeedLegals Bethany...
How to get back unallocated options when you sell your company
When you sell your company, if there are unallocated shares in your option pool, how do you make sure you get them back?...
E-filing with Companies House: a step-by-step guide for startups
At some point every company needs to send information to Companies House, from a simple share split to your funding roun...
How to file an SH01 form: a step-by-step guide
Issuing new shares? Find out how to fill in and file the SH01 form for return of allotment of shares to Companies House....
Female founders: top networks and VCs to boost your success
Discover the networks and communities helping female founders succeed. Learn where you can get peer support, access educ...
