Navigating the legal landscape of a startup can feel like walking through a minefield blindfolded—especially when traditional law firm bills start rolling in by the hour. SeedLegals disrupted this model by turning equity, cap tables, and fundraising into an automated, software-driven platform. But how much does it actually cost, and which tier makes sense for your business?
Understanding SeedLegals pricing requires looking past simple monthly software fees to understand how subscription tiers, equity automation, and specialized add-ons fit together.
Core Subscription Plans
SeedLegals structures its platform around distinct annual and monthly tiers tailored to what a startup needs at different stages of growth.
- Access Plan: Typically starting around £79 per month (or roughly £649 + VAT per year), this tier is designed for early-stage founders who need foundational infrastructure. It includes essential team and contractor agreements, core company policies, and an automated, always-up-to-date cap table.
- Funding Plan: Priced around £1,199 + VAT per year, this plan is built for startups actively looking to raise capital. It bundles a complimentary SEIS/EIS Advance Assurance or Compliance application each year, discounted transaction credits, and dedicated guidance from funding experts.
- Options Plan: Geared toward companies ready to scale and reward their teams, this plan costs around £2,699 + VAT per year. It unlocks unlimited EMI or unapproved option schemes, unlimited option grants, and continuous HMRC-approved EMI valuations.
- Standard / Plus Legacy Tiers: Depending on regional entry points or legacy accounts, simpler monthly tiers (such as a baseline £49/month option) provide flexibility for very early bootstrapper setups before transitioning into specialized functional plans.
Transactional and Fundraising Costs
While subscriptions cover day-to-day cap table management and standard contract generation, executing a formal funding round or setting up complex instruments incurs specific transactional or engagement pricing.
- Seed & Series A Rounds: Running a full equity round typically involves an engagement fee (starting around £690 + VAT) alongside a small percentage-based fee relative to the total investment size, ensuring automated term sheets, shareholders’ agreements, and subscription documents are legally bulletproof.
- SeedFASTs and Convertibles: For raising quick bridge capital or utilizing Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) ahead of a larger round, fixed-fee instruments range from roughly £120 to modular “Flex” credit packages.
- SEIS/EIS Compliance & Tax Relief: Securing post-funding compliance certificates for investors is vital for UK-based angel tax relief. Standalone compliance management typically begins around £599 if not already baked into a comprehensive funding package.
Specialized Add-ons and Professional Services
Startups frequently encounter complex corporate needs that sit outside routine equity automation. SeedLegals addresses these through targeted add-ons:
- General Counsel as a Service (GCaaS): For founders who need custom human legal review, packs of expert lawyer hours are available (
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