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Founders divide ownership with a four-year vesting schedule, a one-year cliff, and legal agreements that determine what happens when someone leaves.

Canada's refundable SR&ED tax credit delivers up to $2.1 million annually in non-dilutive cash to startups conducting R&D, with expanded eligibility and higher thresholds starting in 2025.

Mini-slate development grants of €60,000–€310,000 support producers based in low-audiovisual-capacity (LCC) European countries developing 2–3 works in film, television, animation or documentary.

Europe's EIC Accelerator moves to six application deadlines a year in 2026, offering €634 million in blended grant and equity funding.

The newly permanent QBI deduction now allows small business owners to deduct up to 20% of qualified business income, with expanded income thresholds and a new $400 minimum deduction starting…

Mandatory registration kicks in when turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12 months, forcing a pricing dilemma for consumer-facing businesses.