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No Free Lunch: Unpaid Employment in Start-Up Companies

No Free Lunch: Unpaid Employment in Start-Up Companies

by Donovan & Ho | Oct 21, 2015 | Employment Law

Can (or should) you hire an employee without paying them wages? It is common for start-ups (especially those who are bootstrapping) to consider “alternative compensation arrangements” for employees such as offering them share options, profit sharing or possible future...
No Free Lunch: Unpaid Employment in Start-Up Companies

Start-Ups and New Businesses – Choice of Business Vehicle : 6 Factors to Consider

by Donovan & Ho | Sep 29, 2015 | Corporate and Commercial, Tax

At the early stages of a start-up founder’s journey, before any significant expenses are incurred, any material contracts are signed, and more importantly, before anyone can take your business seriously, the question of ‘Which business vehicle?’ should come to mind....
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