Stay compliant at every stage

Pulley's equity compliance software handles the compliance work your finance team owns as you grow, from ASC 718 reporting and tax filings to board management.

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Accuracy and coverage without the stress

Scale brings change. As your company matures and requirements become more complex, it becomes more challenging to make sure you’re doing things right. With Pulley, you can stay compliant as you grow and avoid costly errors without burning hours of your time.

Comprehensive ASC 718 coverage

Automate complex equity adjustments with a market-leading comprehensive modification solution.

ASC 718 is the U.S. GAAP standard that governs how companies report the expense of stock-based compensation. Any private company issuing equity to employees has to account for it, and the work gets more complex as you grant more.

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  • Formulas, disclosures, and footnotes included for full audit-compatibility

  • The most secure choice for compliance, backed by expert-level support and guidance

Tax and disclosure requirements

Monitor, manage, and complete the tasks that maintain your compliance as you grow.

This covers the obligations your company carries when it issues equity — Form 3921 filings, the ISO $100k limit, and Rule 701 — plus support for the 83(b) elections your employees file.

  • Receive automatically generated Form 3921 notifications about your filing obligations

  • Split grants into ISOs and NSOs with automated calculation and application of the $100k limit for Incentive Stock Options

  • Handle 83b elections and receive guidance on Rule 701 compliance

Board and stakeholder management

Keep your investors and employees informed with automated updates and intuitive portals that foster trust and transparency.

  • Run crucial equity management processes like obtaining board approvals for options, equity plans, or custom decisions

  • Securely store and share documents in a dedicated, permission-gated data room

  • Automatically generate documents and folders when securities are issued & upload your own documents to custom folders

Pulley made it simple to wrap up our financial audit. Stock based comp reporting was a snap with Pulley.

VP of Finance @ Miraterra

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pulley help with stock-based compensation (ASC 718) reporting?

Yes. Pulley generates ASC 718-compliant expense reports that are audit-ready and align with U.S. GAAP standards.

Can Pulley break down equity expenses by department or cost center?

Yes. Pulley can automatically track and tag equity grants to cost centers. This allows for accurate departmental expense allocation in your financial reporting.

Does Pulley support Form 3921 filings?

Pulley automatically generates IRS-compliant Form 3921s with the required data when employees exercise incentive stock options (ISOs). You can download forms for submission or integrate with your payroll provider to file them.

How does Pulley assist with 83(b) election forms for employees?

Pulley generates completed 83(b) forms that employees can file with the IRS. We also provide reminders about the 30-day filing deadline. While Pulley helps employees prepare and track their 83(b) elections, the IRS requires individuals to file their forms directly.

What is ASC 718 and when do you need it?

ASC 718 is the U.S. GAAP accounting standard that governs how companies recognize and report stock-based compensation expense. Any private company issuing equity to employees needs to comply. The requirements grow more complex when auditors look more closely at how you account for equity.

How does Pulley help with equity compliance?

Pulley automates the compliance work that comes with issuing equity. It generates ASC 718 expense reports and Form 3921s, calculates the ISO $100k limit, provides Rule 701 guidance, and offers 83(b) election support for your employees. The result is audit-ready records and compliance processes that don't require constant manual work.

A platform
you can trust

Pulley handles the compliance work your finance team owns: ASC 718 reporting, Form 3921 filings, and Rule 701. It also supports your employees through 83(b) elections, with audit-ready output in one place.