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    Tax My startup is a Delaware-C-Corp, we just received some investment through a SAFE convertible note. Does this investment count as income for the ...
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  • Provisional Patent?
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  • What should we do about a co-founder who discontinues his work in the startup?
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  • Where should we register our company?
    Business formation What is the best location in terms of corporate taxes and fees for a startup that operates in Singapore? Is it the best choice to register the comp...
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  • How should we get legal help?
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  • Average cost for startup legal work
    Business formation We are based in Berlin and would like to know the average cost for some legal work for the startup: - partnership agreement - cap table - incor...
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  • Can we register a free icon as a trademark?
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  • How to protect code and business strategy before pitching
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  • US startup with UK co-founder – tax issues?
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