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Read more: Sweat equity checklist for startups in Malaysia
As a startup lawyer, I get asked a lot on how to structure sweat equity where the company issues new shares to someone (usually with certain skills or expertise) in exchange for his or her contribution to the company. Whether…
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Capital gains tax in Malaysia update
Read more: Capital gains tax in Malaysia updateThere are still many questions that need to be answered with respect to the proposed capital gains tax.
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SAFE agreement and convertible notes in Malaysia update
Read more: SAFE agreement and convertible notes in Malaysia updateEarlier this week at the Malaysia Venture Forum 2023 the SC chairman said that an exemption will be introduced to further clarify the use of the Simple Agreement For Future Equity (‘SAFE’) agreements and convertible notes by investors investing in…
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Proposed capital gains tax (CGT) in Malaysia: How will this affect investors and startups?
Read more: Proposed capital gains tax (CGT) in Malaysia: How will this affect investors and startups?What is the capital gains tax (CGT) recently announced in the budget 2023? What startup investors in Malaysia need to know about it.
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Who issues the term sheet in a seed startup round?
Read more: Who issues the term sheet in a seed startup round?The term sheet is a critical document that gives a ‘snapshot’ of the key terms and conditions of the proposed funding by an investor. It also serves as a ‘blueprint’ that will be used by the startup lawyer engaged to…
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Non-accredited angel investor for your startup: Yay or nay?
Read more: Non-accredited angel investor for your startup: Yay or nay?“Should you accept an investment offer from a non-accredited angel investor in Malaysia?” “Do you need to get accredited as an angel investor?” “What if the angel who invested in my startup wasn’t an accredited investor? Will I get into…
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Corporate venture capital update
Read more: Corporate venture capital updateA summary of the development of the corporate venture capital trends including the new CVC programme launched by Capital Markets Malaysia.
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Dealing with investor’s veto rights for startups
Read more: Dealing with investor’s veto rights for startupsWhat are investor’s veto rights and how should you navigate such a request from a potential investor for your company?
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Founder Institute Malaysia 2023 update
Read more: Founder Institute Malaysia 2023 updateFounder Institute Malaysia 2023 programme is back after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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Five things startups have to know before raising funds
Read more: Five things startups have to know before raising fundsThere are several things that founders should know before raising funds for their startup. 1. Understand the different types of funding available. Selling your company’s shares in exchange for money is just one usual way of raising funds. There are…