Founder Knowledge Base
In-depth guides on entity structuring, tax relief, legal frameworks, and capital strategy for UK and EU founders — written from first-hand experience building cross-border ventures.
UK Ltd vs Bulgarian ЕООД: The Definitive Founder Entity Guide
A side-by-side breakdown of the two most founder-friendly European company structures — covering tax rates, SEIS eligibility, incorporation costs, and strategic fit.
SEIS & EIS Tax Relief: The Complete Founder & Angel Guide
Everything founders and angels need to know about UK Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS): qualifying conditions, advance assurance, the 50% income tax relief mechanics, and common disqualifiers.
Founder IP Assignment & Reverse Vesting: Protecting Your Cap Table
How to correctly assign pre-incorporation IP into your company, structure reverse vesting agreements with cliffs, and protect the cap table from departing founders using standard English law mechanisms.
Multi-Currency Corporate Treasury for UK & EU Founders
How to set up a professional corporate banking stack with GBP and EUR sub-accounts, dual authorization controls, and FX management using Revolut Business and Wise — without a high-street bank.
EU Non-Dilutive Grants & Horizon Europe Funding for Startups
A practical guide to accessing Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator, and national grant programs — understanding eligibility, application mechanics, and how to stack non-dilutive funding without losing equity.
Trademark Registration & Brand Protection Across UK & EU
Step-by-step guidance on clearing and registering your brand across the UK (UKIPO) and EU (EUIPO) — including the Madrid Protocol for international expansion, clearance search strategy, and watching services.