For decades, the majority of startup culture seemed to focus on the activities of businesses based in Silicon Valley. From Listia to Evernote, Silicon Valley is a hotbed for some of the today's most popular tech companies.

Stamp duty is a government-imposed tax on legal documents, typically related to property transactions, leases, or certain financial agreements. The amount varies based on the transaction value and location. It is a mandatory fee paid to register or validate these transactions.