Antitrust
DOJ + FTC · 30-day clock

HSR Premerger Filing. Antitrust clearance, on time.

The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act requires premerger notification to DOJ + FTC for transactions exceeding annual size thresholds - $126.4M for 2026. Filing fee scales with deal size ($30K-$2.39M). 30-day waiting period before close; can run faster via early termination request. Second request (extended review) is the deal-killer scenario. We coordinate with antitrust counsel on filing strategy, prepare the HSR form + Item 4(c)/4(d) documents, and manage the timeline.

All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back SOC 2 Type II
How it works

How we handle Conservation Easement, end-to-end.

A conservation easement is a permanent restriction on the use of land, typically donated to a qualified land trust to preserve the land's natural or open-space character.

1

Eligibility review

Land must have conservation value: scenic, ecological, historic, open-space, or recreational. We assess whether your land qualifies. Most rural and undeveloped properties do; urban properties rarely.

2

Land trust selection

Donation must be to a qualified land trust (501(c)(3)). We refer to local and national land trusts (Land Trust Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, regional trusts). They accept the easement and hold the restriction in perpetuity.

3

Engineering + appraisal

Engineering work documents the conservation value. Qualified appraisal determines diminished land value (the deduction amount). IRS scrutinizes appraisals; we use highly credentialed appraisers with conservation easement experience.

4

Legal documentation + closing

Easement document recorded with county recorder. Permanent restriction runs with the land. Donor receives appraisal-supported deduction. Coordination with attorney specializing in conservation easements.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent conservation easement pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

HSR threshold analysis

$3,499
Pre-LOI

Determine if filing required, model fee tier, scope antitrust risk. Best before signing LOI to factor into deal structure + timing. Excludes filing.

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Complex HSR + Second Request defense

$74,999+
Through Second Request

Standard + Second Request preparation + document production at scale + interrogatory responses. For deals with regulatory overlap or industry consolidation concerns. Counsel-led.

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FAQ

About the Conservation Easement Service.

When is HSR required?
Transaction value over $126.4M (2026) AND size-of-person tests met. Some transactions over $504.8M: filing required regardless of party size. Exemptions: securities-only, certain real estate, intra-corporate. We test all exemptions before filing.
What is the filing fee?
Six-tier fee schedule indexed annually. 2026: starts at $30K (smallest filings), tops at $2.39M (over $11.1B). Paid by buyer at filing (sometimes split by agreement). Non-refundable even if deal terminates.
What is a Second Request?
If DOJ or FTC has antitrust concerns, they can issue Second Request: demand for additional documents, data, depositions. Adds 30+ days to timeline. Most transactions clear without; about 2-3% receive Second Request. Industry consolidation deals more likely.
Can we close before HSR clearance?
No. HSR requires 30-day waiting period after filing (15 days for cash tender offers). Closing before = $51,744/day civil penalty per party (2026 rate). We track to the day.
What about foreign transactions?
HSR applies extraterritorially: foreign buyer + US target = HSR. Foreign-to-foreign transactions: only if US sales over thresholds. Multi-jurisdictional filings (EU Commission, China SAMR, UK CMA) coordinated separately.
Does HSR apply to private equity?
Yes - and increasingly enforced. PE roll-up strategies trigger HSR at each sub-threshold acquisition if aggregated. 2023+ FTC scrutiny on PE consolidation has tightened. We map portfolio cumulative effects.
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