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Launching a startup can be an exhilarating journey as you bring your great idea to life. However, two crucial decisions will shape your company’s future: equity and your business structure.

Equity negotiations affect your ownership stake while your business structure has not only tax implications but can also impact your legal and operational risks and help protect your key assets.

To help you navigate these decisions, David Kerr (Practice Group Leader) and Helen Young (Practice Leader) discuss:

which structure will best support your startup's goals;
why the right structure is important for growth and investors;
how structure impacts Early-Stage Investor Concessions (ESIC);
what legal documents you need to put in place; and
planning now for a future exit.

About David Kerr
David is a Practice Group Leader with broad experience across all areas of corporate and commercial law. He has assisted many startups and established companies with their legal needs, including advising on business contracts, employment/contractor agreements, employee equity plans, leases and licence agreements, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions.

About Helen Young
Helen is a Practice Leader with expertise in tax and corporate business restructuring and transactions. Previously, she worked in two tax specialist firms and is qualified in Australia and New Zealand. Helen is relationship-orientated and provides pragmatic advice to her clients.

Visit legalvision.com.au or call 1300 544 755 to contact our team.

00:00 Intro
03:27 Best Structure for Startup Goals
09:22 Importance of Structure for Growth and Investors
21:54 Structure’s Impact on Early-Stage Investor Commissions (ESIC)
25:42 Essential Legal Documents
30:32 Planning for Future Exit
32:29 Key Takeaways
36:26 Q&A

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