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    Should Your Startup Incorporate In Washington Or Delaware?

    Location is everything…or maybe not.

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    83(b) Election For Startup Founders

    While the tax code is probably the last thing startup founders want to think about when they’re starting up their company, there is at least one provision they should be very interested in: Section 83(b).

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    Legal Issues In Developing A Mobile App

    Thinking of creating a mobile app? Discover the legal landscape beyond coding and user acquisition. Learn about potential legal issues that, if ignored, can jeopardize your app's success.

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    4 Tips For Picking A Company Name

    When it comes to picking a company name (and branding in general), you ignore trademark law at your own peril. Take a look at these helpful tips before you invest time and money in a name that can’t be protected.

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    Local Resources For Seattle Startups

    There are a wealth of local resources available to Seattle startups, and the City of Seattle has put together a great database containing many of these resources.

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    How To Form A Washington Corporation [Step-by-Step]

    The corporation is an entity that’s most often chosen by companies that are or plan to become a public company, and that want to have limited liability for owners/management and a predictable legal structure.

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    Washington Small Business Guide [Resource + Legal Tips]

    I recently stumbled across a guide for opening a small business in Washington. For the Seattle small business owner just getting started, it’s a great resource, but I thought it could benefit from a bit of legal commentary.

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    What Type of Equity To Give Startup Employees

    You’re a Seattle startup. What you have is a great idea; what you lack is cash flow. But to build out your great idea, you need employees.

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    How To Convert An LLC To A Corporation In Washington

    You’ve decided to convert your Washington LLC to a Washington corporation. Whatever your reasons for converting, you’ve picked a good time to do it.

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    Starting Your Business: Tax Considerations

    You’ve decided to start a business. One of the first choices you’ll need to make is the type of business entity to use. The right fit for you will depend on a number of factors, not the least of which is how the entity you choose will be taxed.

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    Startup Financing: The Seed Round

    If you’ve yet to raise outside capital for your startup, you’re probably still working full-time elsewhere and bootstrapping the startup with your own money. At this point, you’re probably ready to quit your job and focus on building the startup. If so, it’s probably time to raise seed capital.

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    How To Form A Washington LLC [Step-by-Step]

    You’ve decided to form a Washington limited liability company (LLC). LLCs are a popular choice of entity because they offer the liability protection of a corporation, but with more flexibility when it comes to management structure and tax treatment, among other things