Not ready to flip? Explore alternatives: staying a UK Ltd, adding a US subsidiary, bootstrapping, or delaying the flip, and when each option makes sense.
Beyond the Delaware Flip: Alternative Structures and When They Make Sense
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After the Flip: Understanding Your Delaware Company’s Obligations and Governance
You’ve flipped to Delaware. Now what? A founder’s guide to board duties, stockholder records, annual filings, equity grants, and post-flip governance.
Delaware Flip vs. UK Parent + US Subsidiary: Making the Right Structural Choice
Flip to Delaware or keep a UK parent with a US subsidiary? Compare both structures, when each makes sense, and why investor preference often decides.
LLC or C-Corp? Choosing the Right US Entity as a UK Founder
Should a UK founder form a US LLC or a Delaware C-corp? A practical guide to the tax, fundraising and governance trade-offs before incorporating in America.
Building a US Board: What UK Companies Need to Know About Corporate Governance
Under Delaware law, and generally across the US, directors owe two primary fiduciary duties to the corporation and its shareholders: the duty of care and the duty of loyalty. The duty of care requires directors to make informed, deliberate decisions based on all material information reasonably available to them. This means actively participating in board meetings, reviewing corporate documents, and asking critical questions of management
Corporate Governance in a Cross-Border World
As UK companies continue to seek opportunities in the United States, the role of corporate governance in ensuring smooth and compliant cross-border operations has never been more important.