Practice Area
Start-Up Assistance
Legal support that grows with your business, from incorporation to fundraising and beyond.
Overview
Our startup lawyers in India support founders with incorporation, fundraising documentation, commercial agreements, and ongoing legal advice. We provide legal, structural, and regulatory guidance tailored to the business’s needs, combining strategic advice with day-to-day support. Through our virtual in-house counsel service, founders can access ongoing guidance as they develop their operations, negotiate investment, and manage changing legal responsibilities.
Key Services
- Start-up registration and incorporation support.
- Advice on business structures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Virtual in-house counsel for ongoing legal support.
- Fundraising documentation and legal support during negotiations.
- Advice on employee stock options.
- Updates on relevant legal developments and their business implications.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Start-Up Assistance — answers to the questions clients ask us most.
Schedule a ConsultationHow do I register a startup in India?
Choose entity structure (Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC), obtain DIN and DSC, incorporate with MCA, get PAN/TAN, register for GST, open bank account, and apply for DPIIT Startup India recognition. We handle it end to end.
What is a virtual in-house counsel?
An external law firm acting as your dedicated legal team — on call for daily queries, contract reviews, compliance, and strategic decisions without the cost of a full-time hire. We assign a lead lawyer who knows your business.
What documents do startups need before fundraising?
Clean cap table, founder agreements, vesting schedules, ESOP plans, IP assignment agreements, key contracts, compliance docs, and reviewed financials. We prepare the full investor-readiness package.
What is a term sheet and is it legally binding?
It outlines key investment terms — valuation, amount, investor rights, board seats, anti-dilution, exit mechanisms. Most are non-binding except confidentiality and exclusivity. We negotiate to protect founder interests.
Pvt Ltd vs LLP — which should I choose?
Pvt Ltd if you plan to raise VC or angel funding — it allows share issuance and is preferred by institutional investors. LLP suits professional services or bootstrapped businesses. We advise based on your growth plans.
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