# Compliance

## Guides

### How to prepare for a 409A valuation  
9 min  
[Read this](/content/guides/409A-valuation-preparation/index.html)

### 409A Valuation safe harbor: what it means and how to qualify  
8 min  
[Read this](/content/guides/409a-valuation-safe-harbor/index.html)

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### How to choose 409A valuation provider  
10 min  
[Read this](/content/guides/409a-valuation-choose-provider/index.html)

### What happens if you skip getting a 409A valuation?  
8 min read  
[Read this](/content/guides/409a-valuation-consequences/index.html)

### ASC 718: Stock-based compensation reporting for founders  
5 min read  
[Read this](/content/guides/asc-718/index.html)

### BOI Reporting: A Startup's Guide to Beneficial Ownership Information  
3 mins  
[Read this](/content/guides/boi-reporting/index.html)

### Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), explained  
5 mins  
[Read this](/content/guides/qsbs/index.html)

### Understanding the real cost of 409A valuation  
5 mins  
[Read this](/content/guides/409a-valuation-cost/index.html)

### 83(b) elections: A guide for startup teams  
5 mins  
[Read this](/content/guides/83b-election/index.html)

### 409A Valuation, explained: the essential guide for startups  
8 mins  
[Read this](/content/guides/409a-valuation/index.html)

## Frequently asked Questions

- [What tools help manage board and shareholder resolutions for equity actions?](/content/guides/faq-board-shareholder-resolutions/index.html)
- [How do startups keep equity records compliant for audits?](/content/guides/faq-equity-records-compliant-for-audits/index.html)
- [What does Cake handle, and what do I still need a lawyer for?](/content/guides/faq-cake-vs-lawyer-equity/index.html)
- [Is Cake ready for a Series A audit?](/content/guides/faq-cake-series-a-audit-ready/index.html)
- [Does Cake track NSO and ISO splits automatically for compliance?](/content/guides/faq-nso-iso-split-tracking-cap-table/index.html)
- [Does Cake include 83(b) election reminders for early equity holders?](/content/guides/faq-83b-election-reminder-equity/index.html)
- [What makes Cake's 409A different from other providers?](/content/guides/faq-what-makes-cake-409a-different/index.html)
- [Do I need a new 409A every year?](/content/guides/faq-409a-annual-renewal-when-needed/index.html)
- [Does Cake's 409A follow IRS safe harbor requirements?](/content/guides/faq-409a-irs-safe-harbor-requirements/index.html)
- [Is a 409A required before issuing stock options?](/content/guides/faq-409a-required-before-issuing-stock-options/index.html)
- [How much does a 409A cost on Cake and how long does it take?](/content/guides/faq-409a-cost-turnaround-cake/index.html)
- [What happens to my 409A history when I migrate from Carta to Cake?](/content/guides/faq-409a-history-migration-to-cake/index.html)