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About Paul Cooper

Paul is a lawyer at LegalVision in the Corporate team. Paul specialises in business structuring and capital raising, advising startups and their founders on how to structure their affairs and raise capital via SAFEs, convertible notes and regular equity financing.

January 16, 2025

How Do You Reserve a Company Name?

Have you thought of a great company name that you intend to use but are...

January 17, 2024

Corporate Governance: What Are Board Accountabilities?

Accountability is the obligation to explain, justify, and take responsibility for one’s actions. The two...

July 19, 2023

Company or Partnership: Which Business Structure is Best for You?

When going into business with someone else, one of your first decisions will be which...

March 22, 2023

I’m a Startup Founder. Should I Pay My Accountant or Lawyer With Shares?

If you are a startup founder, you may likely find yourself struggling to pay debts...

March 10, 2023

What is the Difference Between an AGM and an EGM?

An annual general meeting (AGM) is a yearly meeting of a company’s shareholders (or ‘members’)...

March 10, 2023

What are the Consequences of Being a Shadow Director?

A shadow director is someone who the law considers to be a director due to...

March 10, 2023

How to Remove a Director From a Company

Directors play a critical role in a company. They make various management decisions from staffing,...

March 10, 2023

What Is a ‘Vesting Date’ for a Trust?

A ‘vesting date’ is the point at which the beneficiaries of a trust become ‘absolutely...

November 17, 2020

What is the Tax-Free Threshold in Australia?

Whether you are an employee or an employer, it is important to understand the tax-free...

September 17, 2020

My Company Uses Online Cap Table Software. Do I Still Need a Members Register?

All companies in Australia must maintain a register of their shareholders (or ‘members’), known as...

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