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Form D & Regulation D. File the exemption, raise the capital.

Reg D Rule 506(b) and 506(c) are the workhorse private placement exemptions for startups raising from accredited investors. Each requires filing Form D with SEC within 15 days of first sale, plus state Blue Sky notice filings (with their own fees, deadlines, and forms). Bad-actor disqualification (Rule 506(d)) applies to issuer + all officers + directors + 20%+ owners. We file Form D + state notices, run bad-actor review, prepare offering disclosure, and amend as the raise progresses.

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.

Form D filing only

$899
Federal Form D

SEC EDGAR filing of Form D for single Reg D offering. Excludes state filings + bad-actor review. Best for federal-only exemption.

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Multi-tranche + counsel-supervised

$3,499
$10M+ raise

Form D + all 50 states + bad-actor review + offering memo coordination + 506(c) verification setup + ongoing amendments through final close. For institutional raises.

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FAQ

About the Conservation Easement Service.

What is the deadline for filing Form D?
15 calendar days after first sale of securities in the offering. First sale = first time payment received + binding subscription. Missing deadline does not invalidate the exemption (per SEC) but draws enforcement attention + can trigger state penalties.
Do I need to file Form D in every state?
Most states require their own Blue Sky notice filing where investors reside. Some states only need federal Form D copy; others require state-specific form + fee. Total cost varies $200-$2,500 depending on states + fees.
What about 506(b) vs 506(c) - which is right?
506(b): traditional 'no advertising' rule; cheaper, easier verification; common for warm-network raises. 506(c): advertising allowed (LinkedIn campaigns, AngelList syndicates, demo days); harder verification; useful for cold outreach + public raise. Most startups: 506(b).
Who is a 'bad actor' under Rule 506(d)?
Issuer, officers, directors, 20%+ beneficial owners, GPs of LP/LLC fund issuers, paid promoters. Disqualifying events include securities-law felonies, SEC orders, anti-fraud injunctions, FINRA disciplinary actions. Past 5-10 years depending on event type. Background check during onboarding.
Can foreigners invest under Reg D?
Generally yes, but Reg D + Regulation S (offshore offering) interact. Best practice: distinguish US accredited offering (Reg D) from offshore offering (Reg S) with separate documentation. We structure for clarity.
Do I need a PPM (Private Placement Memorandum)?
Not required for 506(b) with all-accredited investors. Required practically for any raise of meaningful size to manage disclosure liability + state-specific anti-fraud rules. We coordinate PPM drafting with securities counsel separately.
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