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Empowering Your Startup Journey with a San Francisco Startup Attorney

November 15th, 2023

Starting a new business in the tech-savvy environment of San Francisco can be exhilarating yet daunting. The path to success is littered with legal hurdles, from incorporation to intellectual property protection. This is where the expertise of a San Francisco startup attorney becomes invaluable. Primum Law Group specializes in guiding startups through the legal maze, ensuring your venture starts on solid legal footing.

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Knowing your numbers: The Key to Successful Fundraising

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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The Cap Table: Managing Equity in Your Startup

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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You Got the Investment Commitment – What’s Next?

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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Learning Corporate Governance from “Silicon Valley”: A Legal Perspective for Startup Founders

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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Learning Corporate Governance from “Silicon Valley”: A Legal Perspective for Startup Founders

November 15th, 2023

Discover the critical factors behind determining the right investment amount for your startup’s success. Explore the intricacies of investment terms, company valuation, and the importance of aligning your financial projections with achievable milestones. Avoid the pitfalls of underestimating your financial needs and learn how to secure the funds you require for your business growth. When […]

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Company Formation

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Startup Counselling

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Corporate Governance and Compliance

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Venture Capital & Private Equity Transactions

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Business and Technology Transactions

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International Corporate Structuring

Corporate Growth and Governance

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Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal
Eastern European Startup Culture: Value Emerging

US Stock Options

How Do I Grant US Stock Options to My Non-US Employees?

How Do I Grant US Stock Options to My Non-US Employees? Many startups hire globally long before they build a global legal infrastructure. You hire an engineer in Paris, a designer in Toronto, or a developer in London, and naturally want to offer equity similar to what your US employees

Permanent Establishment Risk

What Is Permanent Establishment Risk and How Does My Startup Avoid It?

What Is Permanent Establishment Risk and How Does My Startup Avoid It? Your startup hires a talented developer in Germany. She works remotely, joins customer calls, negotiates with European clients, and occasionally signs agreements on behalf of the company. You never opened a German office. You never formed a German

H-1B Visa Rules

What the 2026 Changes to H-1B Visa Rules Mean for Startup Hiring

What the 2026 Changes to H-1B Visa Rules Mean for Startup Hiring You find a strong engineering candidate. The background fits, the interviews go well, and the team wants to move quickly. Then the hiring conversation shifts to visa sponsorship. Many startups have sponsored H-1B employees before and assume the

Capital Gains Tax

What Startup Founders Need to Know About the 2026 Capital Gains Tax Landscape

What Startup Founders Need to Know About the 2026 Capital Gains Tax Landscape You spend years building a company, negotiating financing rounds, and working toward an eventual exit. Then the acquisition offer finally arrives, or IPO discussions become real. Most founders immediately focus on valuation and headline numbers. The problem

Startup

When Should My Startup Start Issuing Stock Options to Employees?

When Should My Startup Start Issuing Stock Options to Employees? Every early-stage founder hears the same advice: offer equity early. The logic makes sense. Startups often cannot compete with larger companies on salary, so stock options are among the most important tools for attracting and retaining talent. But many founders

Startup

What Is a PIIA and Does Every Employee at My Startup Need to Sign One?

What Is a PIIA and Does Every Employee at My Startup Need to Sign One? Your first engineers are joining next week. Offer letters are signed, onboarding documents are ready, and everyone is focused on product velocity. Then an investor asks a question during diligence: “Do all employees and contractors

Practice Areas

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Company Formation

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Startup Counselling

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Corporate Governance and Compliance

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Venture Capital & Private Equity Transactions

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Business and Technology Transactions

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International Corporate Structuring

Corporate Growth and Governance

Call us at 415.293.8042 or use our online form to schedule a consultation.
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Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal
Eastern European Startup Culture: Value Emerging

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