Legal Question in Business Law in New York

15. You didn't get the 5% "for free." You contributed time and labor (sweat equity) in exchange for that 5%; that's as valuable as cash.

Maybe you can sell 5% of your stake if you don't have the money for the capital call.

Though my colleague may be technically correct, whether you are obligated to advance any money, as a result of the capital call, depends on the bylaws / operating agreement of the company and on any agreements you may have signed directly with the company.

Therefore, you may not have to put in a single dollar. To figure this out, the company docs and any agreements you may have signed have to be reviewed!

I represent startups and entrepreneurs and have a special rate for lawguru users. Generally speaking, a document review is not an expensive undertaking and may save you a whole bunch of money. Contact me directly.

​ Roman R. Fichman, Esq.

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