A detailed guide explaining statutory pre-emption rights under UK company law, how they apply during share issuances, when they are typically waived, key exceptions, and how pre-emption rights are handled on the FounderCatalyst platform.

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Raising tranche-based investments

Learn how to structure a tranche-based funding strategy to raise investment in stages as your business grows. This guide explains how to plan milestone-based raises, optimise valuation, incorporate SEIS/EIS, attract the right investors, and minimise founder dilution over multiple funding rounds.

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Registering an overseas companies in the UK for SEIS

Learn how overseas companies can establish a UK presence and apply for SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance. This guide explains the eligibility requirements, permanent establishment rules, and the step-by-step process for registering with Companies House and preparing your application.

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Roles on the FounderCatalyst platform including Advisor and Investor

Learn about the different user roles available on the FounderCatalyst platform and the permissions each role provides. This guide explains how to add founders, advisors, shareholders, investors, and view-only users, as well as best practices for assigning access.

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Safely issuing shares to advisors, contractors & foreign employees

Learn the different ways to issue equity to advisors, contractors, employees, and investors while protecting your company and maintaining SEIS/EIS compliance. This guide explains options schemes, issuing or selling shares, vesting arrangements, fundraising considerations, and the best approach for UK and overseas team members.

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Safely issuing shares to co-founder

A guide covering the key considerations when allocating equity to co-founders, including how to structure share ownership, protect existing shareholders, use vesting arrangements, understand timing around funding rounds, and ensure appropriate legal and tax considerations are addressed.

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Schedule - Calendar & video call integrations

Learn how to set up and manage the FounderCatalyst Schedule feature, including connecting Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, and Zoom, creating bookable meeting slots, managing integrations, and enabling contacts to book video calls with your team.

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SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance - Trading date & eligibility

Understand how HMRC determines a company’s trading start date for SEIS and EIS, and how this affects Advance Assurance eligibility. This guide explains the differences between company age and trading age, how market testing and early sales are treated, and when to apply for Advance Assurance.

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Services for a Scottish (Scotland) Registered Company

Learn which FounderCatalyst services are available for Scottish-registered companies. This guide explains how we can support SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance applications, outlines current limitations for funding round legal documents, and provides information on future platform support.

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