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⚡TL;DR This is an agreement between the founders prior to the incorporation. Having such an agreement forces important conversations, especially...
⚡TL; DR Ideally, incorporate as an AG/SA from the start. Have the seat of your company in the location where...
⚡TL; DR Legal form: For tech startups in Germany, the GmbH is usually the default; the UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a...
⚡TL; DR The SHA is the most important document of the company. Be aware that it will likely be amended...
⚡TL;DR The company must be aware of what corporate housekeeping measures are required to reflect any changes in the company’s...
TL;DR The board of directors must monitor the company’s liquidity and take appropriate measures swiftly. In the event of confirmed...
⚡TL;DR Declarations of transfer must always be signed in wet ink. Always keep a record of the declarations of transfer....
TL;DR With an ESOP, participants will become actual shareholders of the company and be entitled to financial benefits and voting...
⚡TL;DR A CLA is a middle ground between equity financing and a traditional loan. It’s a quick and efficient way...
⚡TL;DR A conversion usually consists of a capital increase from CHF 20’000 to at least CHF 50’000, immediately followed by...
⚡TL;DR A financing round raises funds for a company’s growth, beginning with a term sheet and concluding with legal formalities...
⚡TL;DR A term sheet is (usually) non-binding. However, it is an important document as it is the basis of the...
⚡TL;DR An investment agreement (IA) is a contract between the investors and the existing shareholders governing the creation of the...
⚡TL;DR Share capital = share’s nominal value x number of shares. To increase its share capital, a company issues new...
⚡TL;DR An M&A deal follows a structure from NDA to the closing of the agreements. In Switzerland, deals are usually...