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If you plan to raise venture capital, a Delaware C-Corp is almost always the right choice -- investors expect it, and the legal infrastructure supports complex equity arrangements. If you are bootstrapping or running a lifestyle business, an LLC may offer more flexibility and tax advantages. We help you evaluate the trade-offs based on your specific plans.

Before you incorporate. The decisions you make at formation -- entity type, state of incorporation, founder equity splits, IP assignment -- are expensive to fix later. Even a single consultation before you file paperwork can prevent costly mistakes.

A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is a fundraising instrument that gives investors the right to receive equity in a future priced round. It is simpler and faster than convertible notes -- no interest rate, no maturity date. SAFEs are the standard instrument for early-stage fundraising, but the terms (valuation cap, discount, MFN) matter significantly and should be negotiated carefully.

Most startup engagements are a flat fee, quoted in writing at the consultation before any work begins. The consultation is $50 for 30 minutes, credited toward any engagement.

Not a founder agreement per se, but you still need proper corporate formation documents, IP assignment from yourself to the company, and board resolutions. If you are a solo founder now but plan to bring on a co-founder later, getting the corporate structure right from the start makes that transition much cleaner.