early-legal-checker

Generate a prioritized formation-era legal checklist with BOI and 83(b) deadlines.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/core-wrk/employee-number-two --skill early-legal-checker
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Skill: early-legal-checker
Source: https://github.com/core-wrk/employee-number-two/tree/main/projects/10-legal-and-company-formation/.claude/skills/early-legal-checker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/core-wrk/employee-number-two --skill early-legal-checker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Founders often miss cheap, time-sensitive legal steps at or immediately after entity formation—this skill surfaces those formation-era checkpoints, deadlines, and attorney questions so founders can act before issues become costly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trigger-based checklist: Organizes items by actionable triggers (at formation, within 30 days of equity issuance, before launch, at first hire, ongoing compliance calendar).
  • Deadline-first guidance: Highlights non-negotiable windows like BOI and 83(b) filings and tags items "self-service" or "lawyer required."
  • Context-aware output: Reads available global and project context files when present and outputs a markdown checklist formatted as a conversation agenda for counsel.
  • Use Case: A founder who just formed a Delaware C-Corp runs the skill to generate a prioritized checklist that includes BOI timing, EIN, registered agent, 83(b) reminders, and a lawyer conversation agenda.

Quick Start

Run the early-legal-checker with your company-profile and formation date to produce a formation-era legal checklist for attorney review.

Frequently Asked Questions about early-legal-checker

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate a formation legal checklist for a newly formed Delaware C-Corp?

Run a trigger-based legal checklist tool with your company profile and formation date to generate a prioritized markdown agenda covering BOI, EIN, registered agent, and 83(b) deadlines. It distinguishes self-service items from lawyer-required work and formats the output as a conversation agenda for counsel review.

When do I need to file an 83(b) election after issuing equity?

An 83(b) election must be filed within 30 days of equity issuance. A formation legal checklist surfaces this non-negotiable window by organizing tasks under an within-30-days trigger, ensuring founders act before the deadline passes and ownership disputes arise.

Can I handle startup compliance tasks myself or do I need a lawyer?

A formation legal checklist tags every item as either self-service or lawyer required. Self-service tasks include obtaining an EIN or registering a registered agent, while lawyer-required work involves equity structuring and ownership disputes, clarifying exactly when to engage counsel.

What is a BOI filing and when does my startup need to complete it?

Beneficial Ownership Information or BOI reporting is an ongoing federal compliance obligation triggered at entity formation. A formation-era legal checklist highlights BOI timing alongside state deadlines to prevent missed filings and ensure newly formed startups remain compliant.

Does this legal checklist work for pre-launch obligations and first hires?

Yes, the trigger-based checklist organizes items by actionable triggers including before launch and at first hire. It covers pre-launch obligations, first hire compliance, and ongoing state and federal deadlines to give newly formed startups a complete compliance calendar.