Equity Compliance

The compliance layer your cap table needs

Get audit-ready reporting that stays in sync with your cap table—so every grant, exercise, and approval is reflected accurately when diligence hits.
Get startedBook a demo
5-star rating5-star rating5-star rating5-star rating5-star rating
5-star Rating
Cake works alongside partners who believe equity ownership should empower people

Compliance toolkit that keeps you audit-ready

Get started

Built-in compliance reporting

Generate the documents and summaries stakeholders ask for most—accurately, consistently, and on demand.

Centralized source of truth

Store valuations, board consents, plan docs, and equity agreements alongside the underlying data.

Audit trail and accountability

See what changed, when, and by whom. Keep approvals and key supporting documents attached to the right records.

Clean workflows for equity events

From grant creation to employee paperwork, Cake keeps steps and documents in one place.
Features

Compliance essentials, built in one system

Keep the core compliance pieces connected to your cap table so reporting stays accurate as you scale.

409A Valuation

Stay aligned on fair market value (FMV) and keep your option pricing defensible for U.S. compliance.

ASC 718 Report

Keep your stock-based compensation reporting organized and audit-ready, without wrangling spreadsheets at month-end.

QSBS Attestation

Make it easier to track and prepare to meet QSBS eligibility, and generate QSBS attestation letter when you need one.

Form 3921

Streamline the information you need for ISO exercises and employee reporting, with records that are easy to retrieve.

83(b) Election

Help founders and employees stay organized around restricted stock and early exercise paperwork, with supporting docs stored in the right place. 
Know more about 409A Valuation
Know more about ASC 718
Know more about QSBS
Know more about Form 3921
Frequently asked questions

Answering your questions about equity compliance

Need help? Visit the Help center
What compliance features does Cake include?

Cake includes five compliance tools: 409A Valuation, ASC 718 stock-based compensation reporting, QSBS attestation, Form 3921 generation, and 83(b) election support. All are backed by a centralized document store, a full audit trail showing every change by who and when, and on-demand compliance reporting.

Which plans include compliance features?

83(b) reminders and form access are available on Build and Team plans. 409A valuation can be added on Build Plan, and included on Team plan. ASC 718 reporting and Form 3921 generation are Pro-only. QSBS attestation is available as an add-on across all paid tiers.

How does Cake handle 409A valuations?

Cake delivers 409A valuations within 3 business days. Each valuation includes a 1:1 consultation with an expert and post-report support. The process is initiated directly from your Cake account.

Does Cake support ASC 718 stock-based compensation reporting?

Yes. Cake generates ASC 718 reports using real grant and vesting data from your cap table. You can choose straight-line or tranche-based expense recognition, set monthly, quarterly, or annual reporting periods, and export audit-ready CSV files.

10K+

Cap table you can trust. Team that understands their equity. Join 10,000+ companies on Cake.

Try it for freeBook a demo
150 Horizon Ave. Venice, CA 90405, United States
ABOUT
PRODUCT
LEARN
RESOURCES
PrivacyTerms & Conditions
© All rights reserved 2025
—
Privacy PolicyLEgal Hub