Delaware Incorporation for startup full package
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Stellenbeschreibung:
    Lawyer - Delaware Incorporation with Dual-Class Shares
    Objective:
    Form a Delaware C-Corporation with dual-class share structure (Class A = 1 vote, Class B = 10 votes) to ensure founder control, while splitting equity among 3 co-founders and reserving 15% for future equity grants.



    1. Company Formation

    • Draft and file a Certificate of Incorporation with Delaware Secretary of State including:
      • Class A Common Stock (1 vote per share).
      • Class B Common Stock (10 votes per share).
      • Conversion rights (Class B → Class A on transfer).
      • Dividend and liquidation rights (standard, equal).
      • Authorized shares: 10,000,000 total (e.g., 7,000,000 Class A, 2,000,000 Class B, 1,000,000 reserved for future).
    • Arrange registered agent service in Delaware.
    • Obtain EIN from IRS.



    2. Founder Equity & Option Pool

    • Allocate shares among 3 co-founders, with me holding Class B super-voting shares.
    • Prepare Founder Stock Purchase Agreements, including:
      • Vesting schedules (if applicable).
      • 83(b) election forms.
    • Establish 15% equity pool for employees, advisors, and future hires.
    • Update stock ledger and prepare stock certificates (Class A / Class B).



    3. Governance Documents

    • Draft and deliver:
      • Bylaws.
      • Initial Board Consent.
      • Initial Stockholder Consent.
      • IP Assignment Agreements (founders assign IP to company).
      • Confidential Information & Invention Assignment (CIIA) Agreements.



    4. Deliverables Checklist

    • ✅ Certificate of Incorporation (filed, dual-class built-in).
    • ✅ EIN from IRS.
    • ✅ Registered Agent setup.
    • ✅ Bylaws.
    • ✅ Board & Stockholder Consents.
    • ✅ Stock Purchase Agreements (with vesting).
    • ✅ 83(b) Election templates.
    • ✅ Stock Ledger + Certificates (Class A and B).
    • ✅ IP Assignment Agreements.
    • ✅ Confidentiality/Invention Assignment (for co-founders).
    • ✅ Equity Incentive/Option Plan (15% pool).



    5. Clarifications

    Included:
    • All incorporation filings (Delaware, EIN).
    • All corporate governance documents.
    • Dual-class stock setup (Class A/B).
    • Issuance of founder shares and option pool.
    • One year of registered agent service.
    Not included (unless specified separately):
    • State registrations outside Delaware (foreign qualifications).
    • Ongoing bookkeeping, tax filings, or annual franchise tax preparation.
    • Complex financing docs (SAFE/convertible notes/Series Seed financing).
    • Long-term cap table management (Carta, Pulley, etc. — can be added later).



    6. Timeline & Fees

    • Incorporation and filings: within 5 business days of engagement.
    • All governance docs: delivered within 2 weeks.
    Request flat fee pricing that covers all deliverables above.



    ✅ This way, when you approach a lawyer, they know exactly:
    • You want dual-class (10x voting) baked in at the start.
    • 3 co-founders split with you as Class B holder.
    • 15% option pool created.
    • Full set of startup docs prepared and investor-ready.
    • What you expect included vs. excluded.
Stelleninformationen
  • Typ:

    Vollzeit
  • Arbeitsmodell:

    Remote
  • Kategorie:

    Legal & Finance
  • Erfahrung:

    Senior
  • Arbeitsverhältnis:

    Freelance
  • Veröffentlichungsdatum:

    18 Aug 2025
  • Standort:

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