Meta Secures Zuckerberg California Residency Deal

Meta Platforms has agreed to provide Mark Zuckerberg with non-voting shares so he can pay potential wealth taxes without losing voting control. In exchange, the CEO committed to remaining a California resident for eight years.

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FILE PHOTO: Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg attend the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Meta Platforms agreed to issue non-voting shares to Mark Zuckerberg to keep him in California, averting his exit over a proposed wealth tax. The deal ties Zuckerberg to the state for eight years in exchange for equity he can sell to cover potential tax liabilities. Retaining the CEO ensures leadership continuity as the tech giant ramps up AI-related investments.

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