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    Pricing

    • Set-up & Dissolution
    • Post Set-up
    • Essentials
    • Investment
    • Trading
    • AD-HOC
    Package Name Price Package Description Additional Extras/Exclusions
    Stock (Share) Issuance $799.00 *Draft a Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement (RSPA) or Common Stock Purchase Agreement (CSPA) to issue shares
    *This package can also be used to add new co-founders or remove an existing co-founder (via share issuance)
    *Includes 83(b) election and Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement (CIIAA) for each shareholder
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revision and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$249 for each additional shareholder, if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$550 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Share Issuance Review (Stripe Atlas Template) $325.00 *Review your share issuance documents
    *Help you make simple edits like vesting schedule, number of stock, stock price    		 Fee excludes:

    *Disbursements, such as filing or registration fees (if required)*
    *Significant drafting changes or amendments
    * Typically, edits that require an amendment to your certificate of incorporation would incur a $194 filing fee charged by the Delaware Secretary of State. You will be advised of any disbursements prior to making any commitment to move forward with the work

    Additional extras:

    *$149 for each additional review, if purchased at the same time
    *$5 per DocuSign Signature
    Comprehensive Company Dissolution $595.00 Dissolve your corporation or LLC. Includes:

    *Filing and payment of the Franchise Taxes
    *Preparation and filing of Certificate of Dissolution
    *Preparation of IRS Form 966
    *Instructions for submission as the IRS requires original signatures

    		 Fee excludes:

    *Disbursements, such as filing or registration fees or franchise taxes, if any*
    *Submission of the IRS notice

    *Typically, dissolving a company requires disbursements to the Delaware Secretary of State including a filing fee of $10-$224 and current year franchise taxes between $175-$450. You will be advised of any disbursements prior to making any commitment to move forward with the work
    Simple Dissolution $199.00 Dissolve your corporation or LLC. Includes:

    *Filing and payment of the Franchise Taxes
    *Preparation and filing of Certificate of Dissolution
    *Instructions for submission as the IRS requires original signatures

    		 Fee excludes:

    *Board approval and shareholder consent
    *Disbursements, such as filing or registration fees or franchise taxes, if any*
    *Preparation of IRS Form 966
    *Submission of the IRS notice

    *Typically, dissolving a company requires disbursements to the Delaware Secretary of State including a filing fee of $10-$224 and current year franchise taxes between $175-$450. You will be advised of any disbursements prior to making any commitment to move forward with the work
    Comprehensive LLC Cancellation $595.00 *Prepare and execute Managers’ Resolution to cancel the LLC
    *Prepare and execute Members’ Consent to cancel the LLC
    *Pay and file franchise taxes
    *Prepare and file Certificate of Cancellation ($220 filing fee paid to Delaware)    		 Fee Excludes:

    *$220 paid to Delaware Secretary of State for cancellation filing fee
    *Franchise tax fees
    Simple LLC Cancellation $199.00 *Pay and file franchise taxes
    *Prepare and file Certificate of Cancellation ($220 filing fee paid to Delaware)    		 Fee Excludes:

    *Prepare and execute Managers’ Resolution to cancel the LLC
    *Prepare and execute Members’ Consent to cancel the LLC
    *$220 paid to Delaware Secretary of State for cancellation filing fee
    *Franchise tax fees
    Incorporation Q&A call $225.00 Phone call with a corporate attorney to answer your general questions regarding incorporation of your business (up to 20 minutes).

    Typical questions that can be answered on the call:

    *What should I do given my situation?
    *Do we have a company yet?
    *Are we ready to do business?
    *Am I a director?
    *This is what we wanted to do – is that what happened?
    Incorporation Review $459.00 *Review your incorporation or LLC materials
    *Help you make simple edits like adding a board member or officer    		 Fee excludes:

    *Disbursements, such as filing or registration fees (if required)*
    *Significant drafting changes or amendments to publicly filed documents (these can be priced separately)
    * Typically, edits that require an amendment to your certificate of formation would incur a $214 filing fee charged by the Delaware Secretary of State. You will be advised of any disbursements prior to making any commitment to move forward with the work
    83 (b) election $225.00 Preparation of documents necessary to file your 83(b) election Additional extras:

    *$79 for each additional 83(b) election, if purchased at the same time
    *$99 for mailing the 83(b) plus USPS fees

    Excludes:

    Submission of the 83(b) election
    Package Name Price Package Description Additional Extras/Exclusions
    Change Company Name $375.00 *Prepare and file Certificate of Amendment
    *Prepare IRS Notice of the name change
    *Includes instructions for submission as the IRS requires original signatures    		 Fee Excludes:

    *Submission of the IRS notice
    *Does not include $214 filing fee paid to the Delaware Secretary of State
    Change LLC Name $375.00 Prepare and file Certificate of Amendment ($220 filing fee paid to the Delaware Secretary of State)
    Prepare IRS Notice of the name change
    Includes instructions for submission as the IRS requires original signatures    		 Fee Excludes:

    *Submission of the IRS notice
    *$220 filing fee paid to the Delaware Secretary of State
    Change Company Address [IRS Form 8822-B] $179.00 *Prepare form 8822-B to change the addresses
    *Includes instructions for submission as the IRS requires original signature    		 Fee Excludes:

    *Submission of the 8822B

    Additional extras:

    *$99 for mailing the 8822B plus USPS fees
    Removal or appointment of directors/officers $245.00 *Prepare and execute Board Resolution authorizing removal/appointment of the director Resignation letter (if necessary)
    *Includes one signature envelope via DocuSign
    Manager/Member Restructuring $399.00 *Prepare manager resolution
    *Prepare member consent
    *Update Operating Agreement to reflect changes in manager/members    		 Additional extras:

    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$550 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Unvested Share Transfer $345.00 *Draft and execute Stock Power
    *Draft and execute Notice to Transfer Shares
    *Draft and execute Board Resolution to either accept repurchase of shares or approve proposed transferee
    *Includes one signature package via DocuSign    		 $199 for each additional unvested transfer at the same time
    Share Transfer (vested shares) $579.00 *Draft and execute Board Consent
    *Draft and execute Shareholders Consent
    *Draft and execute Stock Transfer Agreement
    *Draft and execute Notice to Transfer Shares
    *Includes one signature package via DocuSign    		 Fees excludes:

    *Stock Restriction Agreement (if the shares are transferred to new shareholder)
    *Confidentiality and Invention Assignment

    Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional stock transfer, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Company Conversion C-Corp to LLC $549.00 *Draft and execute Board Resolution/Shareholders’ Consent
    *Prepare and file Certificate of Conversion ($220 filing fee paid to Delaware Secretary of State)
    *Prepare and file Certificate of Formation ($110 filing fee paid to the Delaware Secretary of State)
    *Pay and File Franchise Taxes
    *Obtain new EIN (This part of the service is available only if the responsible person holds an SSN or ITIN, and the EIN may be obtained online via the IRS system)
    *Prepare and execute Operating Agreement    		 Fee Excludes:

    *Filing fees and franchise taxes
    Company Conversion LLC to C-Corp $549.00 *Draft and execute Managers’ Resolution and Members’ Consent
    *Prepare and file Certificate of Conversion ($184 filing fee paid to the Delaware Secretary of State)
    *Prepare and file Certification of Incorporation ($109 filing fee paid to the Delaware Secretary of State)
    *Pay and File Franchise Taxes
    *Obtain new EIN (This part of the service is available only if the responsible person holds an SSN or ITIN, and the EIN may be obtained online via the IRS system)
    *Prepare and execute Bylaws and Initial Board Minutes    		 Fee Excludes:

    *Filing fees and franchise taxes
    *Share issuance
    Delaware Franchise Tax (corp) $299.00 *Prepare and File Delaware Franchise Taxes Fee Excludes:

    *Disbursements of franchise taxes and filing fees. Franchise taxes are typically between $175-$450. You will be advised of any disbursements prior to making any commitment to move forward with the work

    Additional extras:

    *$129 for each additional year
    Delaware Franchise Tax (LLC) $109.00 *Prepare and File Delaware Franchise Taxes
    Fee Excludes:

     

    *Disbursements of franchise taxes and filing fees. The franchise tax for an LLC is a flat fee of $400. You will be advised of any disbursements prior to making any commitment to move forward with the work.
    Delaware Franchise Tax Corrections $220.00 *File corrections for previously filed Delaware Franchise Tax Reports Fee excludes:

    *Applies only to corrections needed for previously filed franchise tax reports. For new reports, please refer to our standard package for Delaware franchise Taxes

    Additional extras:

    *$50 filing fee paid to the Delaware Secretary of State
    Register Delaware C-Corp or LLC for business in another state $529.00 *Request Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware ($50 paid to the Delaware Secretary of State)
    *Register in another state as a foreign corporation/LLC    		 Fee Excludes:

    *$50 paid to the Delaware Secretary of State for Certificate of Good Standing
    *Any registration or filing fees required in the chosen state(s).
    Package Name Price Package Description Additional Extras/Exclusions
    NDA $549.00 *Draft a Non-Disclosure Agreement to protect your sensitive and confidential information
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions, up to 15 minute call for follow-up Q&A, and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Employment Agreement $579.00 *Draft an Employment Agreement to engage individuals or companies that are helping to build your business
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions, a 15 minute call for follow-up Q&A, and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Independent Contractor Agreement $579.00 *Draft an Independent Contractor Agreement to engage individuals or companies that are helping build your business
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions, a 15 minute call for follow-up Q&A, and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    1hr Legal Research $375.00 *Up to one-hour of legal research on a specific issue/request
    Advisor Agreement $609.00 *Draft an Advisor Agreement to engage individuals that are helping build your business
    *Includes Restricted Stock Agreement
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revision, up to a 15 minute call for follow-up Q&A, and one signature envelope via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Website Terms and Privacy Notice $1500.00 *Draft website Terms of Use and Privacy Notice tailored to your company’s business
    *GDPR and CCPA compliant terms
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and a 15 minute call for follow-up Q&A    		  

     
    Consulting Agreement Review (Stripe Atlas Template) $345.00 *Review your Consulting Agreement
    *Help you make simple edits like fees, services.    		 Fee excludes:

    *Significant drafting changes or amendments

    Additional extras:

    *$179 for each additional review, if purchased at the same time
    *$5 per DocuSign Signature

    Package Name Price Package Description Additional Extras/Exclusions
    Investment Terms Sheet $739.00 *Review or draft proposed investment term sheet
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Investment Document: SAFE $509.00 *Draft or review a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) to facilitate investment in your company
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional SAFE, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Investment Document: Convertible Note $709.00 *Draft or review a Convertible Note to facilitate investment in your company
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$379 for each additional convertible note, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    CAP Table $549.00 *Prepare cap table based on common stock authorized and issued for the company
    Shareholders’ Agreement $679.00 *Draft a Shareholders’ Agreement to outline the rights, duties, ownership interests and other obligations of company shareholders
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Stock Option Plan $659.00 *Draft Stock Option Plan
    *Includes Option Agreement and Stock Purchase Agreement Template
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$179 for each option/stock issuance under the plan
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Stock Option Plan Set Up in Equity Management Platform (e.g. CARTA) $399.00 *Set up existing Stock Option Plan in the Equity Management Platform (e.g. CARTA) Additional extras:

    *$129 for each option/stock issuance under the plan
    Stock Certificates $119.00 *Prepare Stock Certificate Additional extras:

    *$79 for each additional certificate
    Indemnification Agreement $119.00 *Prepare Indemnification Agreement Additional extras:

    *$79 for each additional agreement
    Package Name Price Package Description Additional Extras/Exclusions
    Services Agreement $679.00 *Draft a Service Agreement to provide services for your customers
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$380 for Data Privacy Addendum
    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Sales Agreement $679.00 *Draft a Sales Agreement to sell your products to your customers
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$380 for Data Privacy Addendum
    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    SaaS Agreement $679.00 *Draft a SaaS Agreement to sell your products to your customers
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$380 for Data Privacy Addendum
    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    IP Sale Agreement $589.00 *Draft an IP Sales Agreement to sell your company IP
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Partnership Agreement $579.00 *Draft a Partnership Agreement to outline the rights, duties, ownership interests and profit shares of partner
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Data Privacy Agreement $489.00 *Draft a Data Privacy Agreement to lay out requirements on how to protect, store, access and use data.
    *Includes up to two (2) rounds of revisions and one signature via DocuSign    		 Additional extras:

    *$279 for each additional agreement, if purchased at the same time
    *$150 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiation with the other party if purchased at the same time
    *$250 for up to a 30 minute phone call for Negotiations with the other party if purchased separately
    *$5 per additional DocuSign signature
    Package Name Price Package Description Additional Extras/Exclusions
    Ad Hoc Standard (per hour) $399.00 Ad Hoc Legal advice for work falling outside fixed fee packages.

     

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    • Essentials
    • Investment
    • Trading
    • AD-HOC

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    Jana Somolova

    Contract Attorney

    Jana Somolova has 11 years of legal expertise. She has extensive experience overseeing all aspects of corporate legal operations and providing proactive and strategic legal and regulatory advice on diverse legal scenarios, contract negotiation, and business and employment management. Jana is passionate about her work with start-ups and she serves as a Mentor for Founder Institute.