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"Don't incorporate, though, if you can avoid it. It's easier to start with [YC's] paperwork than to transfer an existing LLC or S-Corp to a C-Corp."

YC uses Goodwin Procter for their startup formations [1]. Goodwin Procter not only makes their startup formation documents freely available, they give you an automated service for customizing their boilerplate: http://www.goodwinfoundersworkbench.com/document-driver/

It generates:

* Certificate of Incorporation

* Consent of Sole Incorporator

* Subscription Letters

* Founder Stock Restriction Agreement

* Contribution and Assignment Agreement

* Bylaws

* Consent of Board of Directors

* Common Stock Certificates

* 83(b) Election Form

[1] http://hackerne.ws/item?id=16470




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