profit + purpose - structuring social enterprise for impact
DESCRIPTION
Legal Structures for Social Entrepreneurs. This presentation addresses: -Corporation -B Corp Certification -Benefit Corporation -Flexible Purpose Corporation -L3C -Nonprofit For each legal structure, this presentation addresses: -formation -management -taxation -capitalTRANSCRIPT
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Profit + Purposestructuring social enterprise for impact
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@socentlaw#socent
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historical context
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duty to make the most $ for shareholders
Business judgement rule
Hostile takeovers
constituency statutes
maximize shareholder value
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corporation
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FILE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
FORM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DRAFT BYLAWS
HOLD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
ISSUE STOCK
formation
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MANAGED BY DIRECTORS
OFFICERS RUN DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS
REGULAR FILINGS REQUIRED
management
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SUBJECT TO CORPORATE TAX ON NET INCOME
IF SHAREHOLDERS RECEIVE DIVIDENDS, THAT IS SUBJECT TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX
taxation
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B corp certification
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Voluntary certification Not legal structure
can be applied to any legal structure
differentiates good companies from companies with good marketing
certification for sustainable business
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80/200 on B labs assessment
include key language in organizing documents
formation
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PERIODIC ASSESSMENT
MUST PUBLISH RESULTS OF ASSESSMENT
management
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DEPENDING ON FORM
1ST TAX BREAKS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
taxation
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depends on legal structure
capital
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Method
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benefit corporation
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mandate to operate for public benefit
increase in transparency / accountability
a new class of corporation
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A MATERIAL POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, TAKEN AS A WHOLE, ASSESSED AGAINST A 3RD PARTY STANDARD, FROM THE BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS OF A BENEFIT CORPORATION.
general public benefit
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DEVELOPED BY A PARTY NOT RELATED TO THE ENTITY IT’S MEASURING
TRANSPARENT IN ITS METHODOLOGY
third party standard
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PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS / COMMUNITIES WITH BENEFICIAL PRODUCTS OR SERVICES
PROMOTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OR COMMUNITIES BEYOND JOB CREATION
Promoting health / Environmental preservation
Promoting Arts / sciences
specific public benefit
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ISSUE ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDING RECORD OF SUCCESSES AND FAILURES for general and specific public benefit
120 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR
PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
transparency
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FILE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION STATing benefit corporation STATUS and specific public benefit
IF EXISTING CORP, MUST HAVE 2/3 VOTE
DRAFT BYLAWS
HOLD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
ISSUE STOCK including specific language
formation
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MANAGED BY DIRECTORS
OFFICERS RUN DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS
DIRECTORS MUST TAKE BENEFIT INTO ACCOUNT ON ALL DECISION MAKING
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT BY 3RD PARTY
Most states require a “benefit director”
management
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SUBJECT TO CORPORATE TAX ON NET INCOME
IF SHAREHOLDERS RECEIVE DIVIDENDS, THAT IS SUBJECT TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX
no tax favored status.... yet.
taxation
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EQUITY
DEBT
PRI
capital
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greyston bakery
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flexible purpose corporation
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allows corporation to pursue a special purpose
protects directors from shareholder suit
a new class of corporation
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FILE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION STATing FPC STATUS and special purpose
IF EXISTING CORP, MUST HAVE 2/3 VOTE
DRAFT BYLAWS
HOLD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
ISSUE STOCK
formation
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MANAGED BY DIRECTORS
OFFICERS RUN DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS
DIRECTORS MAY CHOOSE TO INCLUDE BENEFIT IN DECISION MAKING
NO 3RD PARTY VERIFICATION
ANNUAL BENEFIT REPORT
management
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SUBJECT TO CORPORATE TAX ON NET INCOME
IF SHAREHOLDERS RECEIVE DIVIDENDS, THAT IS SUBJECT TO PERSONAL INCOME TAX
NO TAX FAVORED STATUS… YET.
taxation
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EQUITY
DEBT
PRI
capital
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LLC
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FILE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION WITH THE STATE
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE OPERATING AGREEMENT
formation
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MOST FLEXIBLE
LEAST AMOUNT OF FILINGS
MEMBERS CAN OPERATE DAY TO DAY OR DELEGATE THAT TO MANAGERS
management
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MOST LLC’S CHOOSE PASS THROUGH TAXATION TREATMENT
taxation
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EQUITY
DEBT
PRI
capital
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Runa
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L3C
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Elevates charitable purpose over profit
allows a mix of philanthropic and private capital
a new class of LLC
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TAX REFORM ACT OF 1969 REQUIRED STRICT CONSERVATIVE RULES ON FOUNDATION INVESTMENT
PRI IS AN EXCEPTION FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE A CHARITABLE PURPOSE
USED INFREQUENTLY
program related investment
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FILE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION WITH THE STATE
INCLUDE CHARITABLE PURPOSE IN ORGANIZING DOCS
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE OPERATING AGREEMENT
formation
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MOST FLEXIBLE
LEAST AMOUNT OF FILINGS
MEMBERS CAN OPERATE DAY TO DAY OR DELEGATE THAT TO MANAGERS
management
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MOST L3C’S CHOOSE PASS THROUGH TAXATION TREATMENT
NO TAX EXEMPT STATUS
taxation
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DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO RECEIVE PRI
EQUITY
DEBT
capital
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moo milk
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nonprofit
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FILE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION WITH THE STATE INCLUDING SUGGESTED IRS LANGUAGE
FILE 1023 APPLICATION WITH IRS
DRAFT BYLAWS
HOLD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
formation
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MANAGED BY DIRECTORS
MUST STAY WITHIN STATED CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR RISK LOSING TAX EXEMPT STATUS
management
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EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX
LIABLE FOR TAX ON UBIT
DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE
taxation
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INDIVIDUAL DONORS
GRANTS
PRI
DEBT
NO EQUITY
capital
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krochet kids
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