Licensing pre-existing founder intellectual property to early stage corporate ventures
A founder license preserves title to pre-existing assets while granting the corporate venture exclusive commercial exploitation rights through strict terms.
Resolving Tax Classification Conflicts Between Accrued Operational Debt And Junior Capital Stock Restructurings
Exchanging accrued operational debt for junior stock triggers corporate cancellation income unless protected by insolvency or shareholder contribution rules.
Restructuring Founder Equity Vesting Schedules Before Series A Investment
Preferred investors demand that existing common equity holders execute reverse vesting agreements with repurchase options before Series A capital closes.