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Do I Need a Private Placement Memorandum to Raise Investment Capital?
The short answer is that it depends, but it is usually advisable and sometimes required. Let’s dig deeper.
Initially, let’s discuss what a PPM is. A PPM is a document that discloses information regarding the company that is seeking to raise investment capital. In some ways, it is like a business plan, but with detailed additions for investment risk factors, securities law provisions, and the proposed terms of investment. PPMs go by a variety of names – including confidential information memorandums (CIMs) and offering memorandums. Read More ›
Categories: Crowdfunding, Tax, Venture Capital/Funding
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Kickstarter and Crowdfunding can provide much needed business funds – and a big tax bill
Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform for creative projects. Project creators set a funding goal and deadline for their project, and if people like the project, they can pledge money to help make it happen. From movies to books, electronic gadgets to fashion, a wide range of projects raise funds (and in many cases don't raise funds) on Kickstarter. One guy even raised over $50,000 to make potato salad.
While Kickstarter has been a great fundraising platform for a wide range of people who may have had no alternative source of financing, an issue that many people overlook is the tax implications from a successful Kickstarter campaign. Read More ›
Categories: Crowdfunding, News & Events, Tax
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