I will draft delaware c corp bylaws and founder equity agreements
Licensed US Startup and Corporate Attorney, Bar No 006131
About this Gig
Venture capital firms and institutional angels require startups to be incorporated as Delaware C Corporations with pristine legal architecture. Issuing stock without proper vesting or omitting Section 83(b) elections can create catastrophic tax liabilities and founder disputes.
I am Jerry W. Hupp, a licensed U.S. attorney (Bar No. 006131). I draft venture-ready Delaware corporate governance and equity documents customized to your capitalization structure.
What I Provide:
- Custom Corporate Bylaws & Organizational Minutes
- Founder Stock Purchase Agreements (SPA)
- Reverse Vesting Schedules with Acceleration Provisions
- Section 83(b) Election Forms & IRS Filing Protocols
- Proprietary Information & Inventions Assignment (PIR/CIIA)
- Initial Board of Director Consents
Generic online templates often fail due diligence and jeopardize equity ownership. Let an active U.S. attorney prepare institutional-grade corporate records that protect your IP and position your startup for institutional capital. Order today or message me with your details.
Field of law:
Finance
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Business (corporate)
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Commercial
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FAQ
Why is a Delaware C Corporation required for venture capital?
Delaware is the global benchmark for institutional investors due to its predictable Court of Chancery, sophisticated business case law, and flexible corporate statutes. VCs overwhelmingly require a Delaware C Corp structure prior to issui
What is an 83(b) election and why is it time-sensitive?
An 83(b) election allows founders receiving unvested equity to pay taxes on the fair market value at the grant date rather than as it vests. It must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of stock issuance; missing this strict deadline cannot be
What is a CIIA and why do I need one?
A Confidential Information and Inventions Assignment Agreement transfers all intellectual property created by founders and team members directly to the corporate entity. Investors will not fund a company that does not unequivocally own its core IP.
Do you file the documents with the state of Delaware directly?
This gig focuses on legal document drafting and internal governance. You will receive all finalized, fully compliant legal instruments ready for execution, along with step-by-step instructions for filing your Certificate of Incorporation
How are founder disputes handled in these documents?
Custom bylaws and stock purchase agreements define voting rights, transfer restrictions (Right of First Refusal), buyback rights upon departure, and dispute mechanisms to prevent corporate deadlock.
