Startup Legal Toolbox

从注册公司
IPO
每步都有法律支撑
From Incorporation
to IPO
Legal Tools at Every Step

专为在美华人创始人设计。每个创业阶段,精准匹配最需要的法律工具、文件模板和实战资源。 Built for founders navigating the US legal system. Tools, checklists, and resources matched to where you actually are.

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想法 & 架构Idea & Structure
LLC vs C-Corp
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公司成立Incorporation
83(b) · Equity Split
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第一个员工First Hire
ISO · Offer Letter
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早期融资Seed Funding
SAFE · Term Sheet
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成长 & 合规Growth & AI
AI Compliance · CCPA
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跨境扩张Cross-Border
CFIUS · VIE
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并购 / IPOM&A / IPO
Due Diligence · Exit
滑动查看全部阶段Scroll to see all stages
Stage 00 · 想法阶段Idea Stage

注册哪种实体?
哪个州注册?
Which entity?
Which state?

大多数创始人在这里就走错了方向。选错实体类型或注册地,后期重组成本极高。先用下面的工具搞清楚基本问题。 Most founders get this wrong before they even start. Choosing the wrong entity type or state means expensive restructuring later. Use the tools below to nail the basics first.

常见痛点:很多华人创始人默认注册LLC,因为"简单省钱"。但如果你计划接受VC融资或做股权激励,LLC在税务和结构上会带来严重麻烦。 Common mistake: Many founders default to an LLC because it seems "simpler and cheaper." But if you plan to raise VC funding or give equity to employees, LLC structure creates serious tax and structural complications.
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Evonne原创 · Comparison
C-Corp vs LLC 深度对比 C-Corp vs LLC — Deep Comparison

从融资、税务、股权激励、到上市路径,7个维度全面对比。 Seven dimensions compared: funding, taxes, equity incentives, exit paths, and more.

维度Factor C-Corp (Delaware) LLC
VC融资VC Funding 标准结构,VC首选Standard, VC preferred 大多数VC不投Most VCs won't invest
股权期权Stock Options ISO / NSO 完整支持fully supported 只有利润分成权,结构复杂Profit interests only, complex
双重课税Double Taxation 公司层+个人层Corporate + personal level 穿透课税,只征一次Pass-through, taxed once
IPO路径IPO Path 直接上市Direct path 上市前必须转换Must convert first
设立成本Setup Cost 稍高,$500–$1,500Slightly higher, $500–$1,500 较低,$50–$500Lower, $50–$500
年度合规Annual Compliance 董事会、股东会记录要求Board & shareholder records required 要求较少Less requirements
外国创始人Foreign Founders 无限制No restrictions 税务申报更复杂More complex tax filings
Evonne建议: 计划融资或招募员工给股权?直接选 Delaware C-Corp。只是想简单做个小生意/咨询业务且不打算融资?LLC可以考虑。 Planning to raise funding or give employees equity? Go Delaware C-Corp. Running a simple consulting or service business with no plans to fundraise? LLC may work.
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Quick Guide
为什么选 Delaware? Why Delaware?

Delaware 不是你住的地方,而是公司"法律上的家"。它有3个不可替代的优势: Delaware isn't where you live — it's your company's legal home. Three irreplaceable advantages:

  • 01 投资人预期:几乎所有VC的Term Sheet都默认要求Delaware C-CorpInvestor expectation: Almost all VC term sheets default to Delaware C-Corp
  • 02 成熟公司法:200年法院判例,法律不确定性最低Mature case law: 200+ years of court precedent, lowest legal uncertainty
  • 03 灵活的章程:允许多类股、反收购条款等复杂资本结构Flexible charter: Allows multi-class stock, anti-takeover provisions, complex capital structures
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External Tools
注册服务推荐 Recommended Registration Services

以下工具可帮助你快速完成公司注册(非广告,Evonne个人推荐): These services help you incorporate quickly. Not sponsored — Evonne's personal picks:

Stripe Atlas
最适合国际创始人,$500 一站式Best for international founders, $500 all-in
Clerky
融资导向,文件规范,律师常用Funding-ready docs, lawyer-approved
Doola
中文支持,适合非美居民Chinese support, great for non-US residents
⚠️ 这些工具适合结构简单的公司。如有复杂股权结构或跨境需求,建议直接咨询律师。 ⚠️ These work for simple structures. For complex equity or cross-border needs, consult a lawyer directly.
Stage 01 · 公司成立Incorporation

注册完了,
接下来最重要的事
You're incorporated.
Here's what actually matters next.

公司注册只是开始。接下来的30天内,有几件事如果没做,后悔都来不及——尤其是83(b) Election。 Incorporation is just the beginning. There are a few things in the next 30 days that, if missed, you can't undo — especially the 83(b) election.

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创始人最贵的遗忘:83(b) Election 必须在股权授予后 30天内 提交给IRS。错过了,你可能需要在没有实际收到钱的情况下,为未来的增值缴纳高额普通所得税。 The most expensive thing founders forget: The 83(b) election must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of your equity grant. Miss it, and you could owe ordinary income tax on future appreciation — with no cash to pay it.
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Interactive Tool
83(b) Election 倒计时Countdown

输入股权授予日期,立即看到距离IRS截止日期还剩多少天。 Enter your grant date — see exactly how many days you have left to file with the IRS.

股权授予日期Grant Date
输入日期查看倒计时 Enter grant date above
83(b)需以实物信件寄给IRS,同时保留邮寄证明。建议用挂号信。 83(b) must be mailed to the IRS via physical letter. Keep your mailing proof. Certified mail recommended.
Checklist
成立后30天必办清单 30-Day Post-Incorporation Checklist

点击勾选已完成的项目: Click to check off completed items:

  • 提交 83(b) Election 给IRS(30天内)File 83(b) Election with IRS (within 30 days) HIGH
  • 签署创始人股权分配协议(Founder Stock Agreement)Sign Founder Stock Purchase Agreement HIGH
  • 设置4年Vesting + 1年Cliff(行业标准)Set up 4-year vesting + 1-year cliff (industry standard) HIGH
  • 开设公司银行账户(不要用个人账户)Open a dedicated business bank account MEDIUM
  • 申请EIN(雇主识别号)Apply for EIN (Employer Identification Number) MEDIUM
  • 草拟IP转让协议(将个人IP转入公司)Draft IP assignment agreement (transfer personal IP to company) MEDIUM
  • 召开第一次董事会并记录会议纪要Hold first board meeting and record minutes LOW
  • 注册 Delaware 州的 Registered AgentSet up Delaware Registered Agent LOW
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Guide
创始人股权常见误区 Common Founder Equity Mistakes
误区01Mistake 01
50/50分股权50/50 equity split
平等分配看起来"公平",但在分歧时可能导致公司僵局。建议基于贡献、风险和角色做差异化分配。 Equal splits feel fair but create deadlock. Differentiate based on contribution, risk, and role instead.
误区02Mistake 02
没有 Vesting 条款No vesting schedule
联合创始人中途离开但拿着大量股权,是创业公司最常见的灾难。Vesting 是保护公司的基本机制。 A co-founder leaving with a large chunk of equity is one of the most common startup disasters. Vesting is the basic protection mechanism.
误区03Mistake 03
忘记 IP 归属问题Forgetting IP assignment
创始人用个人名义开发的产品技术,在法律上属于个人。不签IP转让协议,公司可能根本不拥有它的核心技术。 Technology developed under your personal name belongs to you, not the company. Without an IP assignment, your company may not legally own its core product.
Stage 02 · 第一个员工First Hire

雇员还是承包商
期权怎么设计?
Employee or Contractor?
How to structure equity?

雇人是公司法律风险急速上升的节点。错误分类一个员工,可能导致数万美元的税务罚款和劳动纠纷。先用下面的工具做判断。 Hiring triggers a major jump in legal exposure. Misclassifying a worker can mean tens of thousands in tax penalties and labor disputes. Use the tool below to think it through.

最常见违规:很多创业公司把长期、全职工作的人签成"承包商"来省掉社保税和福利成本。IRS和各州劳工部门的审查标准非常严格,一旦被认定为错误分类,补缴税款+罚款可能让公司雪上加霜。 Most common violation: Many startups sign full-time workers as "contractors" to avoid payroll taxes and benefits. IRS and state labor authorities apply strict classification standards. Misclassification findings can be devastating for early-stage companies.
工具 & 资源Tools & Resources
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Interactive Quiz
雇员 vs 承包商 快速判断 Employee vs Contractor Quick Test
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Comparison
ISO vs NSO:期权类型选择 ISO vs NSO: Which Option Type?
ISO NSO
授予对象Who gets it 仅员工Employees only 员工、顾问、董事Employees, advisors, directors
行权税务Exercise tax 可能无Potentially none 按普通收入课税Taxed as ordinary income
出售税务Sale tax 资本利得税率Capital gains rate 普通收入+资本利得Ordinary + capital gains
AMT 可能触发May trigger 不触发Does not trigger
最高额度Annual limit $100,000/yr 无上限No limit
Evonne建议: 给正式员工尽量用ISO(税务优势明显)。给顾问、外部服务商用NSO。早期可以先建期权池占总股权的10-15%。 Use ISO for full-time employees (significant tax advantage). Use NSO for advisors and contractors. Create an option pool of 10-15% of total equity early on.
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Checklist
Offer Letter 必备条款 Offer Letter — Must-Have Terms

一份合规的录用通知书,这些条款缺一不可: A compliant offer letter must include all of these:

  • 明确雇佣类型(at-will employment 声明)State employment type (at-will employment declaration) HIGH
  • 薪资/工资结构(含OT法规考量)Compensation structure (consider OT regulations) HIGH
  • 期权授予条款(股数、行权价、Vesting计划)Equity grant terms (shares, strike price, vesting schedule) HIGH
  • IP归属声明(工作产出归公司所有)IP assignment clause (work product belongs to company) HIGH
  • 保密协议引用(NDA/CIIA)Reference to NDA/CIIA MEDIUM
  • 竞业限制条款(注意各州执行力不同)Non-compete clause (enforceability varies by state) MEDIUM
  • I-9 就业资格验证(所有员工必须在Day 1完成)I-9 employment eligibility verification (required Day 1) MEDIUM
Stage 03 · 早期融资Seed Funding

你签的不是支票
公司的未来
You're Not Signing a Check
You're Signing Your
Company's Future

SAFE 看起来只有3页纸,但它决定了你在下一轮融资后还能拥有多少公司。很多创始人在天使轮犯的错,要到A轮才暴露——那时候改不了了。 A SAFE looks like 3 pages, but it determines how much of your company you'll still own after the next round. Most founders' angel-round mistakes don't surface until Series A — when it's too late to fix.

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常见痛点:创始人以为"YC的SAFE是标准的,直接签就行"。但投资人经常在标准模板上加Side Letter,修改Pro Rata权、信息权、甚至反稀释条款。你以为签了标准SAFE,其实签了一个定制版。 Common mistake: Founders think "YC's SAFE is standard — just sign it." But investors often attach Side Letters modifying Pro Rata rights, information rights, even anti-dilution terms. You think you signed a standard SAFE; you actually signed a custom one.
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Evonne原创 · Comparison
SAFE vs 可转换票据 — 深度对比 SAFE vs Convertible Note — Deep Comparison
维度Factor SAFE 可转换票据Convertible Note
法律性质Legal Nature 不是债务,无到期日Not debt, no maturity date 是债务,有到期日Debt instrument with maturity
利息Interest 无利息No interest 通常5-8%年利率Usually 5-8% annual interest
Valuation CapValuation Cap 有,是核心谈判点Yes, the key negotiation point 有,但还叠加利息Yes, but stacked with interest
折扣率Discount 可选,通常15-25%Optional, usually 15-25% 标配,通常15-25%Standard, usually 15-25%
到期还款风险Maturity Default Risk 无此风险No risk 到期可要求还款Investor can demand repayment
文件复杂度Complexity 3-5页,简洁3-5 pages, simple 10-15页,条款更多10-15 pages, more terms
创始人友好度Founder-Friendly 更友好More friendly 投资人保护更多More investor protections
Evonne建议: 2026年绝大多数种子轮用SAFE。但如果投资人坚持要可转换票据,注意谈判到期日(至少18-24个月)和利息上限。永远不要签没有Cap的Note。 In 2026, most seed rounds use SAFEs. But if the investor insists on a convertible note, negotiate maturity (at least 18-24 months) and interest caps. Never sign a note without a valuation cap.
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Interactive · Calculator
SAFE 稀释计算器 SAFE Dilution Calculator

输入你的SAFE条款,看看A轮后你还剩多少。 Enter your SAFE terms and see what you'll own after the Series A.

点击计算Enter values above
⚠️ 简化模型,仅供参考。实际稀释受期权池、多轮SAFE等因素影响。 ⚠️ Simplified model for illustration only. Actual dilution depends on option pool, multiple SAFEs, etc.
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Evonne原创 · Red Flags
Term Sheet 8大红旗 8 Term Sheet Red Flags
  • 🚩 全棘轮反稀释Full ratchet anti-dilution下轮估值低,你的股份被大幅稀释Down round wipes out your ownership
  • 🚩 参与型优先清算权Participating preferred liquidation投资人先拿回本金,再按比例分剩下的Investor gets money back first, then shares remainder pro-rata
  • 🚩 超额期权池Oversized option pool carve-outA轮前要求20%以上期权池,稀释全算创始人头上20%+ pool pre-A, dilution charged entirely to founders
  • 🚩 多数席位的董事会控制Investor board majority投资人占董事会多数席位Investor gets majority board seats
  • 🚩 创始人回购条款Founder redemption clause投资人可要求公司回购股份Investor can force the company to buy back shares
  • 🚩 无限制的保护性条款Uncapped protective provisions投资人对公司每一项重大决策都有否决权Investor veto over every major company decision
  • 🚩 拖售权(Drag-Along)过宽Overly broad Drag-Along rights投资人可以低于你预期的价格强制卖公司Investor can force a sale below your desired price
  • 🚩 创始人加速vesting被取消No founder acceleration on change of control公司被收购,你的股份还在vesting中Company sold but your shares are still vesting
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Quick Guide
Cap Table 101:创始人必须看懂的数字 Cap Table 101: Numbers Every Founder Must Read
  • 01 全面稀释后股份数Fully-diluted share count包括已发行股份 + 期权池 + 所有SAFE转换Issued shares + option pool + all SAFE conversions
  • 02 期权池大小与来源Option pool size & source池子从创始人份额中扣除,不是从投资人那边Pool comes from founder shares, not investor's allocation
  • 03 Conversion Price vs Share PriceConversion Price vs Share PriceSAFE的转换价格 ≠ A轮股价,取决于Cap和折扣中更低者SAFE conversion price ≠ Series A price; it's the lower of cap and discount
  • 04 Pro Rata 权利Pro Rata rights让种子投资人在后续轮次按比例跟投,防止稀释Lets seed investors invest proportionally in later rounds to maintain ownership
Evonne建议: 融资前先用Carta或Pulley搭好Cap Table。每次签SAFE都立刻更新。等到A轮才整理Cap Table,你会被数字吓到。 Set up your cap table on Carta or Pulley before fundraising. Update it every time you sign a SAFE. If you wait until Series A to organize it, the numbers will shock you.
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External Tools
融资工具推荐 Recommended Fundraising Tools
Y Combinator SAFE Docs
官方SAFE模板(最新2024版)Official SAFE templates (latest 2024 version)
Carta
股权管理与Cap Table平台Equity management & cap table platform
Pulley
早期创业公司最爱的Cap Table工具Early-stage favorite cap table tool
Stage 04 · 成长 & 合规Growth & Compliance

合规不是增长的刹车
是增长的护栏
Compliance Isn't the Brake
on Growth — It's the Guardrail

当你的产品开始有用户、签合同、处理数据,合规问题就不再是"以后再说"。特别是AI产品,2026年的监管环境比一年前严格十倍。不提前布局,一封律师函就可能毁掉增长。 Once you have users, contracts, and data flows, compliance is no longer a "later" problem. Especially for AI products — 2026's regulatory environment is 10x tighter than last year. One demand letter can kill your momentum if you haven't prepared.

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AI创始人最常忽略的:你以为"我只是调用OpenAI API"就不算AI公司。错。只要你的产品用AI做决策、生成内容或处理个人数据,你就受AI法规约束。欧盟AI Act、加州AI透明度法案、CCPA的AI推断数据条款——全部适用。 What AI founders miss most: You think "I'm just calling the OpenAI API" means you're not an AI company. Wrong. If your product uses AI for decisions, content generation, or personal data processing, you're subject to AI regulations. EU AI Act, California AI transparency laws, CCPA's AI inference provisions — they all apply.
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Evonne原创 · Checklist
AI 产品合规清单 · 2026 AI Product Compliance Checklist · 2026
  • AI功能向用户明确披露(不能伪装成人类)AI features clearly disclosed to users (no pretending to be human) HIGH
  • 隐私政策更新,覆盖AI数据处理Privacy policy updated to cover AI data processing HIGH
  • AI生成内容标注(水印/声明)AI-generated content labeling (watermark/disclosure) HIGH
  • 训练数据版权合规审查Training data copyright compliance review HIGH
  • 偏见/歧视测试与记录(特别是涉及信用、就业、住房)Bias/discrimination testing & documentation (esp. credit, employment, housing) HIGH
  • 用户opt-out AI决策的机制User opt-out mechanism for AI-driven decisions MEDIUM
  • 与AI供应商的DPA(数据处理协议)签署DPA (Data Processing Agreement) with AI vendors HIGH
  • AI事故响应计划(模型幻觉、数据泄漏)AI incident response plan (hallucinations, data leaks) MEDIUM
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Comparison
CCPA vs GDPR — 创业公司必知对比 CCPA vs GDPR — What Startups Must Know
维度Factor CCPA/CPRA GDPR
适用门槛Threshold 年收入>$25M 或 处理10万+消费者数据>$25M revenue or 100K+ consumer data 处理欧盟居民数据即适用Any EU resident data processing
同意模式Consent Model Opt-out(默认可收集,用户可选择退出)Opt-out (collect by default, user can opt out) Opt-in(先征得同意才能收集)Opt-in (consent required before collection)
最高罚款Max Fine $7,500 每次违规per violation 全球年收入的4%4% of global annual revenue
AI相关要求AI Requirements AI推断数据可被用户请求删除AI inferences can be deleted on request 自动化决策必须可由人类审查Automated decisions must be human-reviewable
创业公司优先级Startup Priority 有加州用户就要注意Watch if you have CA users 有欧洲用户必须合规Must comply with any EU users
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Contract Guide
SaaS / AI 供应商合同5大红旗 5 Red Flags in SaaS / AI Vendor Contracts
  • 🚩 供应商可用你的数据训练模型Vendor can use your data to train models
  • 🚩 无限制的API使用政策变更权Unlimited right to change API usage policies
  • 🚩 IP归属条款模糊(AI输出归谁?)Vague IP ownership (who owns AI outputs?)
  • 🚩 无SLA(服务等级承诺)或极低赔偿上限No SLA or extremely low liability cap
  • 🚩 数据跨境传输无保护措施Cross-border data transfer without safeguards
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Checklist
你的第一份大客户合同 Your First Enterprise Contract

当大公司发来一份50页的MSA,你需要关注这几个核心条款: When a large company sends a 50-page MSA, focus on these core terms:

  • 赔偿上限Liability cap争取限制在合同金额的1-2倍Aim for 1-2x contract value
  • 知识产权保证IP indemnity不要做无限制的IP保证Never give unlimited IP warranties
  • 终止条款Termination确保你能合理退出Ensure you can exit reasonably
  • 数据归属与迁移Data ownership & portability客户数据归客户,你的模型/方法论归你Customer data stays theirs, your models/methods stay yours
Stage 05 · 跨境扩张Cross-Border Expansion

走出去之前
先搞清楚路线图
Before You Go Global
Get the Roadmap Right

中国创始人进入美国市场、或美国公司拓展中国业务,面临的不只是商业挑战。CFIUS审查、VIE结构、外汇管制、数据跨境——法律架构选错,整个扩张计划可能从第一天就埋下隐患。 Chinese founders entering the US — or US companies expanding into China — face more than business challenges. CFIUS review, VIE structures, forex controls, cross-border data — the wrong legal architecture means your entire expansion carries hidden risk from day one.

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2026年的现实:CFIUS的审查范围不断扩大,"关键技术"的定义越来越宽。与此同时,中国的境外投资审批(ODI)和数据出境安全评估也在收紧。两头挤压之下,架构规划必须比以往任何时候都更早开始。 The 2026 reality: CFIUS review scope keeps expanding — the definition of "critical technology" grows wider every year. Meanwhile, China's outbound investment approval (ODI) and data cross-border security assessments are tightening. Squeezed from both sides, structure planning must start earlier than ever.
工具 & 资源Tools & Resources
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Evonne原创 · Comparison
进入美国市场的3种架构 3 Structures for Entering the US Market
维度Factor 直接设立美国子公司Direct US Subsidiary VIE 架构VIE Structure 合资公司 (JV)Joint Venture
控制权Control 完全控制Full control 合同控制,法律不确定Contractual control, legally uncertain 共享控制Shared control
CFIUS 风险CFIUS Risk 高(直接外资控制)High (direct foreign control) 中(取决于行业)Medium (industry-dependent) 取决于持股比例和行业Depends on ownership % and sector
适用场景Best For 非敏感行业,需要美国运营Non-sensitive sectors, US operations needed 中国限制外资的行业China-restricted foreign investment sectors 需要本地合作伙伴的行业Sectors requiring local partner
设立复杂度Setup Complexity 相对简单Relatively simple 极其复杂Extremely complex 中等Moderate
法律费用Legal Cost $5K–$20K $50K–$200K+ $20K–$80K
Evonne建议: 大多数不涉及敏感技术的中国创业公司进入美国市场,直接设立Delaware子公司是最简单的路径。VIE架构主要适用于需要中国牌照但想在海外上市的公司。 For most Chinese startups not in sensitive tech, a direct Delaware subsidiary is the simplest US market entry. VIE is primarily for companies needing Chinese licenses but planning offshore listing.
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CFIUS 风险快速判断 CFIUS Risk Quick Assessment

以下任何一项答"是",你的交易可能触发CFIUS审查: If any of these apply, your deal may trigger CFIUS review:

  • ⚠️ 目标涉及"关键技术"Target involves "critical technology"AI、半导体、量子、生物、网络安全AI, semiconductors, quantum, biotech, cybersecurity
  • ⚠️ 处理100万+美国公民敏感个人数据Processes sensitive data of 1M+ US persons
  • ⚠️ 位于军事基地或政府设施附近Located near military bases or government facilities
  • ⚠️ 涉及关键基础设施Involves critical infrastructure电信、能源、港口、金融Telecom, energy, ports, finance
  • ⚠️ 有美国政府合同或安全许可Has US government contracts or security clearances
Evonne建议: 即使不确定是否触发CFIUS,也建议在交易早期做一次非正式评估。主动申报(Voluntary Filing)反而比被动调查更安全。详细分析见我的CFIUS博客。 Even if unsure about CFIUS triggers, get an informal assessment early. Voluntary filing is safer than waiting for an uninvited review. See my CFIUS blog for a full analysis.
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Data & Compliance
跨境数据合规要点 Cross-Border Data Compliance Essentials
  • 中国《数据出境安全评估办法》China Data Export Security Assessment重要数据或100万+用户个人信息出境需评估Assessment required for critical data or 1M+ user personal info exports
  • 美国数据本地化趋势US Data Localization Trends越来越多州要求某些数据不出境More states requiring certain data to stay domestic
  • 合同中的数据条款Contractual Data Provisions标准合同条款(SCC)是跨境数据传输的基本框架Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are the baseline framework for cross-border data transfers
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