409A Valuation Report
Obtaining an independent 409A valuation before issuing initial common stock options is a recommended best practice for those providing equity or intending to do so.
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409A Valuation
US corporations that hire US citizens as employees are required to obtain a 409A valuation report prior to granting ESOPs.
Deadline for this form has passed. Contact us if you've missed the deadline.
Mandatory for
Startups in their initial phases and their founders also require 409A valuations to prevent shareholders from incurring potential tax penalties that the IRS could impose.
Penalties
Deferred compensation from prior and current years becomes immediately taxable, with accrued interest and an added 20% tax.
Due date
You need to refresh your 409A valuation every 12 months or sooner for significant events impacting your company's value.
Summary of US BEA Deadlines
Form
Type
Popular
Frequency
Popular
Mandatory for
Popular
BE-10
Deadline:
2025
2025
US DI Abroad
(Benchmark Year)
(Benchmark Year)
Every 5 years
U.S. person who had voting stock of 10% or more of a foreign business enterprise at the end of 2024.
BE-11
Deadline:
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
US DI Abroad
(Annual)
(Annual)
Every year
U.S. domestic business that has one or more foreign affiliates.
BE-12
Deadline:
June 30, 2023 for eFile
June 30, 2023 for eFile
FDI into US
(Benchmark Year)
(Benchmark Year)
Every 5 years
U.S. business owned or controlled by a foreign person at the end of 2022 including e-commerce, real estate etc.
BE-13
Deadline:
Within 45 days of acquisition
Within 45 days of acquisition
FDI into US
(If any transaction)
(If any transaction)
Every year
U.S. business when a foreign entity acquires a voting interest of at least 10 per cent or if the cost of acquisition is more than $3M to establish a new legal entity (or real estate).
BE-15
Deadline:
2024
2024
FDI into US
(Annual)
(Annual)
Every year
U.S. business owned or controlled by a foreign person at the end of 2023 including e-commerce, real estate etc.
FAQs
When should I obtain a 409A valuation?
Obtain a 409A valuation before issuing your initial common stock options, after completing a round of venture financing, annually or after a significant event, and when approaching an IPO, merger, or acquisition.
Can a 409A valuation be updated if my company's financial circumstances change significantly after the initial assessment?
Yes, a 409A valuation can and should be updated if there are material changes in your company's financial situation or other significant events.
Can I do a 409A valuation internally, or is an external appraisal needed?
Companies for IRS compliance and impartiality often prefer external appraisals, as independent experts ensure accurate evaluation of complex factors. This results in well-supported reports, reducing inaccuracies and conflicts with tax authorities.
