This article originally appeared on the First Republic website. Receiving a 409A valuation is an essential step toward scaling your startup and reaching your business goals, as it allows you to issue ...

You finally closed your first round, or you’re about to issue equity to an early hire who took a below-market salary to bet on you. Someone asks, “Do we have a 409A?” You nod, then panic-Google it ...

Within the unpredictable landscape of start-ups and private companies, market volatility can significantly alter a company’s financial trajectory. An integral part of navigating this volatility is ...

If you have equity as part of your retirement or executive compensation plans, you likely need a 409A valuation. The need for a valuation also applies if you are preparing to issue equity (equity ...

After every material event, your previous 409A valuation becomes invalid. This is a major problem for startups, which can have multiple material events in a single year. According to Crunchbase, U.S.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Nonqualified deferred compensation can be a confusing legal and financial topic for your company. As described by IRS section 409A, this ...

It’s day 76 of my next startup adventure. And today I’ve got stock options on my mind. Why? Because if your company is planning to offer stock options to employees or contractors (as my new startup is ...

Some clients and their advisors may think it’s okay to use a 409A Valuation Report for a gift or estate filing. While they may get away with it if there’s no audit, it’s not advisable. Section 409A ...

The 409A valuation is not a good indicator of a company's true value. You heard me right. The 409A valuation isn't an accurate representation of how much the company you work for is actually worth.

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