10/09/2024
Check in 2 minutes if you fall under the whistleblower lawDoes your company need to comply with the new whistleblower protection regulations? It will only take you 2 minutes to check! In this article, we’ll explain step-by-step how to quickly assess whether you fall under these regulations. Whistleblower regulations are becoming crucial for companies in Poland. Not sure if your company is covered by these […]
10/09/2024
Check in 2 minutes if you fall under the whistleblower lawDoes your company need to comply with the new whistleblower protection regulations? It will only take you 2 minutes to check! In this article, we’ll explain step-by-step how to quickly assess whether you fall under these regulations. Whistleblower regulations...
14/08/2024
Investability AuditHave a brilliant idea for a startup, but worried that investors might back out? Take advantage of our comprehensive Investability Audit. The expert team at @The Heart Legal will help you understand how to mitigate risk and attract investors....
07/08/2024
What are the types of shareholder agreements and how (and why!) to draft them?In every partnership, even the best one, there comes a point when the arrangements between the partners need to be translated into a contract. The natural choice in this case is the Articles of Incorporation, which – as the...
18/06/2024
NIS2 – what is it, who does it affect and why should you prepare today?The NIS 2 Directive ( (EU) 2022/2555) aims to significantly improve the level of resilience against cyber attacks, strengthen the protection of personal data and increase trust in digital services in the European Union. Member states have until October...
28/05/2024
What will a VC fund look for before investing in your startup?Investability is, in the simplest terms, the absence of a “corpse in the closet,” i.e. problems that may prevent you from investing in your business. As of February 2024, VC funds, current or future, can apply for funds under...
15/04/2024
Is an ESOP only possible in joint-stock companies?Implementing an option program in a limited liability company is possible, but more complex than in joint stock companies. An ESOP in its typical form is unattainable for limited liability companies, but entrepreneurs can opt for, among other things,...
12/04/2024
What is a good leaver and bad leaver in ESOPs?The terms good leaver and bad leaver allow to classify the beneficiaries of an option program leaving the company due to the way these beneficiaries part ways with the company. The former terminates cooperation for reasons not attributable to...
08/04/2024
Entitlements of ESOP beneficiaries as co-owners of the companyThe rights of ESOP beneficiaries can be secured through various contractual clauses, including prohibitions and restrictions on the transfer of options or equity rights, as well as drag along and tag along. What do they consist of? When deciding...
05/04/2024
Tax benefits of employee participation in ESOPsAn employee’s participation in an ESOP comes with financial benefits and certain tax advantages. Upon meeting certain conditions, an employee beneficiary of an ESOP does not have to pay income tax directly on the acquisition of shares under such...
