Incorporation

A clean formation that won’t slow you down later.

Early structural decisions shape everything that comes later, from how you issue equity to co-founders, to how clean your IP ownership is, to how investors perceive your company.

Starting a company means making choices that carry long-term consequences: entity type, jurisdiction, governance, equity, founder roles, capitalization, IP ownership, and early tax posture. Many founders only learn later that a quick, generic formation creates complications in fundraising or diligence.

Altum helps founders make these decisions with clarity so your legal architecture stays reliable as the company grows.

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“Altum made our formation straightforward and set us up with documents that matched how our business actually works. When we raised our first round, diligence was clean and fast.”

What We Do:

  • Entity selection and jurisdiction analysis, usually centering on venture-standard Delaware C-Corps.
  • Formation filings, organizational documents, bylaws, and initial consents.
  • Founder equity issuance, vesting schedules, repurchase rights, and restricted stock documentation.
  • Founder IP assignments and, where relevant, founder service or contribution agreements.
  • Authorized share planning and early cap-table design, including fully diluted capitalization.
  • Board setup and guidance on fiduciary duties and governance expectations.
  • Company name clearance and early trademark considerations to avoid conflicts.
  • Initial tax posture: 83(b) guidance and filings, QSBS qualification strategy, and founders’ preferred analysis.
  • Documentation and structure that stand up cleanly to investor diligence.

Benefits:

  • Your cap table is clean and investor-ready on day one.
  • Your IP is properly assigned to the company.
  • Your founder equity and vesting terms match your long-term incentives.
  • Your company is set up to qualify for beneficial tax treatment where possible (83(b), QSBS).
  • You avoid expensive rewrites during fundraising.