Many LLC founders and executives want to know what type of equity plan will easily convert with the company when it ultimately converts to a corporation.

For companies organized as LLCs taxed as partnerships, there is an equity option for employees that is both non-taxable and requires no cash payment.

Two or more groups of employees may have different incentives, performance goals, and retention schemes that do not easily fit into one type of LLC equity plan.

In the LLC context, there are two common approaches to addressing this issue: create a separate entity, or issue unit appreciation rights.

Equity is the portion of a company that is owned by shareholders. We'll guide you through the basics of business equity ownership.

Employees usually have 90 days to buy their options when they leave a job. Learn about the 90-day post-termination exercise period window and why it's changing.