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Dissolution

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Shutting down your startup involves 95+ critical steps, and missing even one can create costly problems down the road. We handle every detail from start to finish, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Here's just a glance at what we cover.

Final records

Final records

A complete record of your shutdown, organized and ready for future legal and tax needs.

Assessment

Assessment

A tailored shutdown plan based on your company's structure.

Dissolution notices

Dissolution notices

Clear templates to notify vendors, partners, and investors about the closure.

Liquidation plan

Liquidation plan

A step-by-step plan for selling assets, resolving debts, and distributing remaining funds.

Certificate of dissolution

Certificate of dissolution

We deliver your official certificate confirming the company's closure with the state.

Dissolution in state of incorporation

Dissolution in state of incorporation

We file the official paperwork in your state of incorporation.

Board resolutions

Board resolutions

Board approval documents, drafted and ready for review and signature.

Shareholder consent

Shareholder consent

Templates and guidance to secure the required level of shareholder sign-off.

Distributions & releases

Distributions & releases

Investor funds returned with proper release documentation in place.

Waterfall calculations

Waterfall calculations

Investor payouts calculated based on your cap table and distribution preference.

Investment review

Investment review

Review of SAFEs, notes, and equity agreements to ensure proper treatment during shutdown.

EIN cancellation

EIN cancellation

IRS Federal Employer Identification Number formally canceled with the IRS.

IRS Form 966

IRS Form 966

We file IRS Form 966 to document the dissolution with the federal government.

Investor tax docs

Investor tax docs

We issue CAs and supporting documents so investors can claim tax write-offs.

Separation agreements

Separation agreements

Compliant offboarding templates for all employees and contractors.

Tail insurance

Tail insurance

We help you secure tail insurance. Reporting Period (ERP) coverage to protect against future legal claims.

DealFlow

DealFlow

We connect you with vetted buyers who may be interested in acquiring your remaining IP or assets.

Vendor releases

Vendor releases

Formal documents to close out vendor contracts and minimize obligations.

Domain sales

Domain sales

We help you sell your company's domain name to maximize its remaining value.

Physical asset sales

Physical asset sales

We support you in selling any remaining equipment or physical inventory.

Agent cancellations

Agent cancellations

We cancel your registered agents across all jurisdictions to prevent ongoing service fees.

Foreign filings

Foreign filings

We search all U.S. states for foreign registrations and file necessary withdrawals.

Payroll & unemployment

Payroll & unemployment

We help close payroll and unemployment insurance accounts in applicable states.

State payroll withdrawals

State payroll withdrawals

We withdraw your company from every state where you previously had employees.

Franchise tax & reports

Franchise tax & reports

Final franchise tax filings and state reports handled for compliance.

TalentPipe

TalentPipe

We introduce you to recruiters and hiring managers looking for talent.

The SimpleClosure difference

We get it. Our team is made up entirely of startup veterans, lawyers, and experts with one goal in mind – to ensure you have peace of mind while shutting down.

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Human support

A full team of accounts and lawyers highly experienced in startup dissolution, doing the work for you.

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Streamlined by technology

Our robust platform ensure a seamless shutdown process, which saves you time, money & stress.

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Accessible to every business

Shutting down is hard. At least it can be simple. Our team will create a custom plan that fits the exact needs of your business.

Get the closure you need

The easiest and most efficient way to shut down your startup.

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