The short answer
The registry records Carta Equity & Cap Table Management SaaS as a possible interpretation of CARTA* CAP TABLE. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of CARTA* CAP TABLE mean?
- CARTA * CAP TABLE
- Before the asterisk, "CARTA" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "CAP TABLE" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: A billing entry reading CARTA* CAP TABLE on your corporate credit card or bank statement comes from eShares, Inc. DBA Carta, Inc. Carta is a cloud platform that startups and private businesses use to track equity ownership and issue employee stock option grants. The software acts as an official system of record for company shares, which is why founders and finance teams rely on it for Carta Equity & Cap Table Management SaaS subscriptions.
Unreviewed registry note: This charge appears when your organization pays for an ongoing subscription, a plan renewal, or an administrative add-on. Carta packages its software around stakeholder tiers, meaning fees scale as your business hires workers or adds investors. Common billing triggers include annual platform renewals, quarterly billing schedules, stakeholder seat expansions, and fees for independent 409A fair market valuations. While full annual contracts often range between $1,000 and $5,000 or more, smaller charges such as $250 can represent quarterly installments or specialized administrative services.
Common reasons for this charge
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual or quarterly Carta platform subscription renewal for corporate equity management.
- Unreviewed registry note: A fee for a formal independent 409A fair market valuation for issuing employee stock options.
- Unreviewed registry note: Stakeholder seat additions or SAFE financing document creation fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Carta bill annually?
Unreviewed registry note: Equity management and annual 409A valuations are structured around corporate tax and reporting cycles, which are billed on 12-month contract agreements.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: If you confirm that nobody in your company authorized a Carta subscription, you should act quickly to protect your corporate payment account. Contact Carta customer support at 1-888-444-1249 or [email protected] to confirm whether an unauthorized account was created using your company details.
How do I report an unrecognized Carta charge?
Unreviewed registry note: Contact Carta billing support at [email protected] or call 1-888-444-1249.
Unreviewed registry note: Card networks generally resolve commercial billing disputes within 30 to 90 days.
Independent reference — not affiliated with eShares, Inc. DBA Carta, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Carta Master Services Agreement https://carta.com
- SEC: Private Company Equity & Cap Table Oversight https://www.sec.gov
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