About this episode

The episode discusses how the legal structure of a start-up can affect tax and financial outcomes for founders and investors.

Early decisions relating to the legal structure of a start-up company can have profound tax and financial implications as the business expands, grows, and achieves liquidity. Jones Day partners Tim Curry and Lori Hellkamp talk about the benefits of the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exemption and how the correct structuring can significantly impact the eventual return to founders and investors.

People in this episode

Guests: Tim Curry, Lori Hellkamp

Topics covered

• tax implications
• entity choice
• start-up structure
• founders
• investors
• QSBS exemption

Keywords

• QSBS
• tax benefits
• start-up legal structure
• financial implications
• founders
• investors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jones Day, Qualified Small Business Stock

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