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Taxation on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Southeast Asia
Equity
December 2024
Taxation on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in Southeast Asia
ESOPs have emerged as a pivotal tool for incentivizing and retaining talent while aligning employee interests with company success. But navigating the taxation complexities in this diverse region can be challenging.
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CS01: Filing a confirmation statement with Companies House
article
October 2024
CS01: Filing a confirmation statement with Companies House
UK companies must file a confirmation statement (CS01) with Companies House every year. Learn how to complete and file a CS01 form, and how Carta simplifies the process.
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For startups seeking early-stage funding, ‘requirements have definitely gone up’
Data & Research
October 2024
For startups seeking early-stage funding, ‘requirements have definitely gone up’
Compared to two years ago, valuation step-up multiples have declined while the typical time between priced rounds has risen. How are founders navigating the market’s ebbs and flows?
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Fair Value (FV)
APAC & MENA
August 2024
Fair Value (FV)
Learn what fair value means for stock, how to determine a stock’s value, and why 409A or IFRS 13 valuations are so crucial for private companies.
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Enterprise Investment Scheme: A guide to EIS for startups
Fundraising
August 2024
Enterprise Investment Scheme: A guide to EIS for startups
The UK’s Enterprise Investment Scheme provides funding and growth opportunities for early-stage businesses. Find out how the scheme works, which companies qualify, and what tax benefits are available for investors.
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Convertible securities
Founder Education
August 2024
Convertible securities
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about two common types of convertible securities, specifically SAFEs and convertible notes.
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State of Private Markets: Q2 2024
Featured
August 2024
State of Private Markets: Q2 2024
In Q2 2024, the venture ecosystem showed modest signs of improvement.
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Amid a battle for deals, VCs are hunting for early-stage value
Data & Research
July 2024
Amid a battle for deals, VCs are hunting for early-stage value
With competition fierce among VCs for premium startup deals, some are turning their attention to earlier stages, causing knock-on effects for the rest of the venture ecosystem.
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Examining the geographic divide of VC activity in 4 key industries
Data & Research
July 2024
Examining the geographic divide of VC activity in 4 key industries
The West is the dominant U.S. region for overall venture fundraising. But in key sectors like fintech and health, other regions aren’t far behind.
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How to notify Companies House of a cancellation of shares (SH06)
Europe
July 2024
How to notify Companies House of a cancellation of shares (SH06)
UK companies must submit an SH06 form to Companies House within 28 days of cancelling shares. Learn how to complete and file an SH06, and how Carta simplifies the process.
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Startup shutdowns continued to accelerate in Q1
Data & Research
July 2024
Startup shutdowns continued to accelerate in Q1
The number of startup shutdowns on Carta hit a new high in Q1, with 254 company closures—a 58% increase compared to last year.
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How a decline in dilution is reshaping the fundraising landscape
Data & Research
July 2024
How a decline in dilution is reshaping the fundraising landscape
Over the past five years, dilution levels have declined at every stage of startup life. This can have compounding effects for the makeup of company cap tables.
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