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

FounderCatalyst's Schedule feature lets your company create bookable meeting slots that contacts can use to schedule video calls with your team. It integrates with Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, and Zoom to check availability, create calendar events, and generate video meeting links automatically....

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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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SH01 Form

Learn when and how to file an SH01 form with Companies House when issuing new shares. This guide explains what an SH01 is, when it is required, the information you need to provide, and the different ways to submit your filing.

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Share certificates - all you need to know

Learn everything you need to know about share certificates, including what they contain, how they are issued through FounderCatalyst, and how investors can access them. This guide explains the difference between nominal value and investment price, share certificate requirements, and answers common questions about ownership evidence and lost certificates.

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Share Classes / Alphabet Shares

Learn how share classes work, when (and when not) to use alphabet shares, and the implications for SEIS/EIS eligibility. This guide explains the different rights attached to shares, common investor expectations, compliance considerations, and answers frequently asked questions about share classes and redesignations.

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