Startup Legal Services
In today’s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem, driven by dynamic, young, and diverse entrepreneurs, the need for reliable legal support has never been more critical. At TheAttorneys, we take pride in assisting startups with innovative and forward-thinking business ideas, helping them take their ventures to new heights in the thriving Indian market.
As a business-friendly law firm, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by startups. Our expertise spans from the incubation stage to funding rounds and beyond, ensuring comprehensive legal support that facilitates growth, minimizes risk, and fosters long-term success.
Our Startup Legal Services
We prove a wide range of legal services to startups, from inception to scaling. Besides, we also provide legal expertise to incubators and accelerators and serve as knowledge partners to government backed organizations.
Company Formation
Helping you incorporate your business as a private/public company, LLP, OPC, or partnership, ensuring the right legal structure for your startup.
Secretarial and Compliance Support
Handling secretarial records such as minutes, statutory registers, filings, and annual returns, ensuring timely compliance with the Companies Act.
Licensing and Approvals
Assisting in obtaining necessary approvals and licenses across various sectors, ensuring full legal compliance.
Corporate Legal Structuring
Structuring your business for maximum operational efficiency, keeping in line with legal and tax considerations.
Trademark Registration & Protection
Conducting trademark searches, registrations, and advising on intellectual property protection strategies to safeguard your brand.
FEMA & RBI Compliance
Ensuring compliance with Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and RBI regulations for inbound investments.
Employment & Labour Law Compliance
Advising on employee contracts, labour law compliance, and the structuring of employee benefits like ESOPs and sweat equity.
Drafting Contracts & Agreements
Drafting and reviewing essential agreements such as:
- Strategic Investment Agreements
- Shareholders’ and Share Purchase Agreements
- Employment and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Manufacturing & Supply Contracts
- Vendor Contracts and Website T&Cs
Registration & Legal Notices
Assisting with registration under the Shops and Establishment Act, GST registration, and handling legal notices and demand letters.
Legal Due Diligence
Conducting due diligence to ensure your startup is in good legal standing and ready for future growth or investment.
Startup Health Check
Assessing your startup's readiness for investment and advising on key structuring decisions.
Structuring & Compensation Advice
Offering guidance on company structuring and structuring employee compensation, including sweat equity and ESOPs, ensuring legal compliance.
Employee Handbook & Policies
Helping HR departments frame comprehensive employee handbooks and policies required for business operations.
Investment Structuring & Negotiations
Guiding you through the process of structuring the investment and negotiating with investors to secure favorable terms.
Documentation & Agreements
Drafting essential funding documents, including Term Sheets, MoUs, Shareholders’ Agreements, and other transaction-related contracts.
Compliance & Regulatory Assistance
Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, Foreign Exchange Regulations, and sector-specific laws during and after the funding process.
Post-Funding Compliance Management
Providing ongoing legal support to ensure compliance with regulations and smooth operations after funding is secured.
We provide critical legal support during various stages of investor funding, from angel investors to venture capitalists, by assisting with:
Our Approach
- Comprehensive Legal Support: From incorporation to IPO, funding and beyond, we offer end-to-end legal services tailored to your startup’s needs.
- Investment-Ready Structuring: Our focus on compliance and structuring ensures your startup is ready for investment and growth.
- Expertise in Startup Ecosystems: With experience working with startups, incubation centers, and accelerators, we understand the unique challenges of this dynamic sector.
