A good benchmark to consider is that your advisors should be receiving between 0.1% to 0.25% of the company because more often than not, advisors will only devote a small portion of their time to your company and may have conflicting commitments.
Between these two main types of stock options, NSO and ISO, you want to know which one to use for your startup's requirements. Some important distinctions between NSO and ISO: NSO may be granted to employees and non-employees (advisors, consultants, board members), whereas ISOs can only be granted to employees.
The short answer is yes. However, you have to ensure that your offering is compliant with all the relevant regulations in both your and your contractor's country. In some regions, for instance, your contractor may be eligible to receive non-qualifying stock options, but your contractors in other countries may not.
Equity agreements commonly contain the following components: Equity program. This section outlines the details of the investment plan, including its purpose, conditions, and objectives. It also serves as a statement of intention to create a legal relationship between both parties.
An independent contractor agreement is a contract that lays out the terms of the independent contractor's work. It covers the contractual obligations, scope, and deadlines of the work to be performed. It affirms that the client and contractor are not in an employer-employee relationship.
If you're on a tight budget or building your business with loans from friends, family, or savings, providing stock options is an excellent approach to lower your current capital requirements. Offering stock options makes it evident to your contractor that you value their work and are eager to invest in their future.
An Equity Eligible Person (“EEP”) is defined “Equity investment eligible person” and “eligible person” are synonymous and mean the persons who would most benefit from equitable investments by the State designed to combat discrimination and foster sustainable economic growth.
An Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) is a business that is majority-owned by eligible persons, or a nonprofit or cooperative that is majority governed by eligible persons or is a natural person that is an eligible person offering personal services as an independent contractor.