Startup Legal Structuring

Founders . Startups

Specialized legal structuring service for founders and early-stage startups to build a rock-solid legal foundation. From entity formation and founder agreements to cap table design, ESOPs, and investor-ready documentation, we translate commercial vision into legally optimized structures. Our approach prioritizes scalability, tax efficiency, and future fundraising, ensuring your startup avoids costly restructuring later.

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Key features

Incorporation strategy: comparative analysis of Private Limited, LLP, Section 8, and offshore structures for Indian and global startups
Drafting of founder agreements with vesting schedules, intellectual property assignment, non-compete, and dispute resolution clauses
ESOP design and implementation: pool creation, scheme drafting, board/shareholder approvals, and tax optimization
Investor-ready legal documentation suite: term sheet, SHA, SSA, and due diligence preparation
FDI and ODI compliance for cross-border structures, including Singapore, Delaware flip guidance, and RBI/FEMA reporting
Co-founder conflict resolution and founder exit mechanisms
Ongoing compliance setup: secretarial, accounting, IP protection, and data privacy baseline

Specifications

Entity Types: Private Limited Company, LLP, Section 8 Company, US C-Corp (via Delaware flip), Singapore Private Limited, UAE Free Zone | Core Documents: Founders’ Agreement, IP Assignment Deed, ESOP Plan & Grant Letters, Shareholders’ Agreement, Subscription Agreement, Term Sheet | Regulations Covered: Companies Act 2013, FEMA/FDI Policy, Income Tax Act (angel tax, ESOP taxation), SEBI ICDR (for future IPO), SHA principles | Supporting Partners: Chartered accountants for tax opinions, registered valuers for share valuation, secretarial firms for filings | Deliverables: Incorporation document set filed with MCA, founder agreement signed copies, cap table on Ledgy/Carta (or Excel), ESOP scheme documents, investor document vault, compliance calendar | Process: Discovery workshop → structuring options memo → document drafting → review & finalization → incorporation & filings → post-setup handover

Accepted Payment

UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, Bank Transfer (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS), Stripe, Corporate Invoicing, Wire Transfer, Subscription Billing

Target Audiance

Target Users: Tech founders, D2C brand founders, serial entrepreneurs, family offices making startup investments, foreign founders setting up in India | Ideal For: New venture incorporation, pre-seed/seed round preparation, ESOP implementation before first hire, trust and clarity among co-founders, restructuring from LLP to Private Limited for fundraising | Industries Served: SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech, E-commerce, Climate-tech, Web3, Edtech, Consumer Brands

Delivery

Initial Consultation: 3–5 Business Days | Incorporation & Structuring: 2–4 Weeks | Priority Startup Desk Available