As a founder, establishing a startup in a new jurisdiction may appear daunting and overwhelming, irrespective of how experienced you are
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What Malaysian startups need to know about reverse vesting
Last month, I discussed vesting schedules structures for startups. This post will discuss reverse vesting and how it can save your startup from being destroyed by your co-founders.
Vesting schedule 101: A guide for Malaysian startups
Just formed a new startup? Learn about why you need a vesting schedule in place and how to structure it so that everyone’s interests are aligned with the company.
Why LLP is not the best business structure for your startup
In my experience, creating an LLP may not be a good idea if you are an entrepreneur or a startup founder, especially if you are planning to fundraise in the future. Here are several reasons why.
Why DIY is a bad idea when it comes to forming a new company
Although anyone can form a company in Malaysia using the online system, here are several reasons why you should just get a company secretary to do it instead of doing it yourself.
A legal checklist for entrepreneur and startup founder when setting up a company
Here’s a legal checklist of different issues and tips that an entrepreneur or startup founder should know and consider before forming a company in Malaysia.
Why startup founders should not buy an “off the shelf company”
Setting up a company can be costly, especially for many bootstrapped founders. Of course, you are trying to save money and all, and that’s understandable. Bootstrapped founders do this by buying a shelf company or ‘off the rack’ shell company offered by corporate secretarial firms which I don’t think is a good idea. Let me…
What Malaysian startups should know before setting up a company in Singapore
I get asked by so many aspiring founders and entrepreneurs what they should know before setting up a company in Singapore. The usual place that gets named all the time in South East Asia is Singapore of course. Known as the ‘Switzerland of Asia’ it is the place to be serious about growing a unicorn…