08 Jun Move Your Company to Oregon
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12 Jun Oregon LLC Benefit Company
Oregon LLC Benefit Company A majority of U.S. states have adopted benefit corporation statutes. These statutes allow founders to create a corporation and (legally) prioritize other corporate objectives besides shareholder profit. Many corporations have taken advantage of these new laws to prioritize objectives such as improving their community, empowering their workforce,...
18 May Investor Due Diligence
Investor Due DiligenceWhen considering whether to make an investment in a privately owned company, determining the right questions to ask of the company offering the investment can be problematic. Formulating the questions will depend on the company being investigated, and, of course, every company is unique. Such an investigation falls under the...
12 May How To Dissolve A Company
How To Dissolve A Company*Many articles are written about startups and how to launch a company. Far fewer articles are written about how to close down a company, even though that part of a company's lifecycle is nearly inevitable: if a company isn't eventually sold or acquired, at some point in its...
28 Mar What Is Form D?
What Is Form D?Form D is a document that must be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by certain companies raising money from investors. The purpose of the filing is to notify the SEC that the company raising money is doing so under a specific federal exemption from registration....
13 Mar Common Oregon LLC Errors
Common Oregon LLC ErrorsWe often meet with entrepreneurs and business owners who, on their own, have formed their Oregon company, but who have lingering questions. Since these clients ask similar questions, we figured an article answering the most common questions and addressing the most commonly missed issues would be helpful. The...
07 Mar How To Sell A Business
How to Sell a BusinessOn a long enough timescale, almost every entrepreneur considers selling their business. The reasons for wanting to liquidate your stake in your company vary, and include: desiring to focus on another venture, receiving interest from a potential buyer, and preparing for retirement. Whatever the reason, it...
12 Nov Why Incorporate In Delaware
Why Incorporate In DelawareAre you a founder planning on building a fast-growth startup that may seek investment capital from professional investors, such as angel investors or venture capitalists? If so, strongly consider forming a Delaware C Corporation. If not, then be more hesitant. Forming a Delaware C Corporation is not a one-size-fits-all...