A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
A legal blog on private funds, startups, and venture capital.
7 Reasons to Use a C-Corp for Your New Business
One of the first decisions a small business owner faces is choosing the right form of entity for his or her company. The most popular form of business in recent years is the limited liability company (LLC), because it is…
Exempt Reporting Adviser Filing Requirements for Private Fund Advisers
It is widely known that under the Dodd-Frank Act passed last year, private fund managers with assets under management of $150 million or more will be required to register as investment advisers with the SEC. It’s also widely known that…
Using Retirement Accounts for Asset Protection
The tax benefits of retirement plans such as 401(k)s and Roth IRAs are well-known; but what many people do not know, is that such plans also provide an added benefit of asset protection. The assets contained within these plans are…