The full scope from start to close.
Shutdown is a chain of legal, tax, operational, and administrative obligations—every one of them sequenced, every one of them consequential. We coordinate the full scope from start to close.
Six phases. One coordinated process.
Plan your closure
A responsible shutdown starts with understanding the company—its structure, obligations, stakeholders, and current standing. We gather what we need and build the plan that guides everything that follows.
Included in this phase
- Company assessment
- Closure plan and sequencing
- Stakeholder mapping
- Risk identification
- Timeline development
- Board resolutions
- Shareholder consent
Legal filings
Formal closure requires the right legal steps handled in the right order. We coordinate the filings and documentation needed for responsible startup dissolution.
Included in this phase
- Dissolution in state of incorporation
- Certificate of dissolution
- Foreign state filings and withdrawals
- Registered agent cancellations
- Dissolution notices
- Final records and documentation
Tax and government
Shutdown carries tax and compliance obligations that extend beyond the final day of operations. We manage the filings and coordinations needed to close in good standing.
Included in this phase
- IRS Form 966
- EIN cancellation
- Franchise tax and final state reports
- State payroll withdrawals
- Investor tax documentation
- Government notice coordination
People, vendors, and risk
Closing a company means working through employees, vendors, and open obligations. We bring structure to reduce friction and avoid downstream issues.
Included in this phase
- Employee separation guidance
- Contractor offboarding
- Vendor releases and contract close-out
- Payroll account closures
- Insurance and tail coverage recommendations
- Talent placement support
- Risk review and mitigation
Asset sales
Our Asset Hub helps founders monetize Source Code and Workspace Data, turning what they’ve built into valuable data for interested buyers.
Included in this phase
- Codebase analysis
- Domain and IP sales
- Strategic asset sales
- Bulk laptop sales
- Workspace data listings
Final distributions
The final phase handles what remains: accounts, distributions, and investor coordination. We help close this stage cleanly, with strong documentation and proper handling of every remaining stakeholder obligation.
Included in this phase
- SAFE, note, and equity review
- Asset liquidation planning
- Waterfall and distribution calculations
- Investor releases and documentation
- Final investor communication
Your questions answered.
95+ steps.
One team responsible
for all of them.
Shutdown is more complex than most founders expect. That is not a reason to feel overwhelmed—it is a reason to have a process. SimpleClosure coordinates the full sequence so nothing surfaces later.
Shutdown is too important to
piece together as you go.
Tell us about your business, we’ll build your custom dissolution plan.