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SH01 Form

What is an SH01 form?
When would I need to file an SH01?
How to File SH01?
Where to submit?

Share Classes / Alphabet Shares

Share Options Guide

Setting Up an Options Scheme
Types of Options Schemes
Setting Up a New EMI Valuation
Granting Options
Managing Options

Share splits & SH02 filings

What is a Share Split?
Why Carry Out a Share Split?
What is an SH02 and when is it required?
How to file an SH02 with Companies House
How to process a share split on FounderCatalyst
Nominal value - quick overview

State Aid, De Minimis Aid & Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA)

Why this matters
The basics
SEIS, EIS & grants - how they interact
How to check what you’ve got
Quick examples
Founder tips

Term sheets with incorrect information (eg: investment amount, number of shares etc.)

1. Adjustments to shareholding
1. Changes to investment amounts
Why this is not a problem
Term sheets: further reading

Understanding Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)

What is an SPV?
How do SPVs work?
So, what are the advantages of using an SPV?
Disadvantages of SPVs
So how can we help?
How to add an SPV in a funding round
How to add beneficial owners to an SPV (and why it’s important)
FAQ's

Using offline signing

Warranties & Disclosures in your funding round

What are Warranties and Disclosures?
Founders: How to approach the Warranty and Disclosure process
Want a clearer walkthrough?
What you’re being asked to warranty
Summary
FAQs

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