Rules Around Canceling an Online Startup Investment
For one reason or another, you decide you need to cancel an investment you made. Can you? We discuss the rules around cancelling a Reg CF startup inve…
Category: Regulations and Law
Testing the Waters – What Reg CF Investors Should Know
With the new crowdfunding regulations that went into effect on March 15, 2021, the U.S. SEC introduced something called “testing the waters” (TTW) for Regulation…
Summary of SEC’s Final Rule for Reg CF, Reg A+, Reg D (2020 Updates)
On Nov. 2, 2020, the SEC voted 3-2 in favor of adopting a broad set of updates to Reg CF, Reg A+, and Reg D. These changes may have a massive impact o…
SEC Accredited Investor Definition Update – What Investors Need to Know
New accredited investor measures look at experience and certifications in addition to net worth and income. We break down what investors need to know …
Our Response to the SEC’s Proposed Rules to the Exempt Offering Framework
In March 2020, the SEC proposed rules to simplify, harmonize, and improve the exempt offering framework, including Reg CF. Here are our thoughts on th…
LLC to C Corporation Conversions – Tax Consequences for Investors
I had my first LLC investment decide to convert to a C Corporation in 2019. Today's post will cover my personal experience handling that conversion an…
Three Ways the U.S. Gives Tax Relief for Investing in Startups
While startups are very risky, the U.S. provides three key tax benefits for startup investors to make early-stage investments more enticing. Learn all…
The Five Tax Questions Every Startup Investor Should Answer
Taxes are generally the last thing on the minds of most startup investors. Find out some of the key tax implications of investing in startups.
Overview of SEC’s Proposed Updates to Reg CF and Exempt Offering Framework
On March 4, 2020, the SEC proposed major updates to Regulation Crowdfunding and other exempt offering frameworks to increase access to capital while p…
SEC Proposes Updates to the Accredited Investor Definition
The SEC proposed updates that would amend the definition of an accredited investor and expand the number of people and entities that qualify. Learn mo…