Sweat Equity: Helping Your Startup Grow
Learn the legal aspects of sweat equity, including tax implications and how to implement it in your startup.

Sweat equity allows startups to reward key contributors with ownership stakes, such as shares or options, in exchange for their time and effort instead of cash. It helps businesses attract and retain talent, especially in the early stages, while conserving financial resources. However, understanding the legal and tax implications is crucial to avoid complications down the line.

To help you understand how sweat equity can benefit your business, LegalVision is hosting a free webinar on Sweat Equity: Helping Your Startup Grow.

Join us on Tuesday, 29 October, at 11 am GMT, when Sarah Aldersley (Practice Leader) and Michaela O'Connor (Senior Associate) explain:

• what sweat equity is;
• types of sweat equity (options vs. shares);
• key rights and restrictions attached to sweat equity;
• important tax considerations;
• differences between employees and contractors;
• approvals needed for sweat equity; and
• EMI option plans.

Following the webinar, there will be a live Q&A. If you cannot make it, you can still register, and we will send you a copy of the recording. You are also eligible to receive a free legal consultation.

About Sarah Aldersley
Sarah is a Practice Leader in LegalVision's Corporate team. She has experience across all areas of corporate law, including M&A, capital raising, business structuring and corporate governance. She often acts on co-founder, director and shareholder disputes and assists clients to find solutions to legal issues.

About Michaela O'Connor
Michaela is a Senior Associate in LegalVision's Corporate and Commercial team. She specialises in Corporate law and has experience providing legal advice and assisting clients with business, share sales and financial transactions. She also provides advice on business structuring, restructuring, constitutional and governance matters.