A. Business Incorporation & Structuring
- Guidance on selection of the appropriate legal entity basis scope of business activities & scalability: Private Limited, LLP, OPC etc for Sole proprietorship.
- Comprehensive support for incorporation of suitable appropriate legal entity including coverage of applicable MCA compliances. e.g.) procurement of DIN, DSC, approval of company name etc.
- Drafting alignment of pre-incorporation agreements including founder Shareholder Agreement.
- Designing strategies on structuring cap tables, ESOP plans, founder vesting schedules, holding company structures & cross border entity.
B. Registration & Compliances
- Obtaining all necessary licenses and registrations including GST, MSME, ESIC, Startup India certifications, & other applicable registrations.
- Regulatory compliances including compliance as under FEMA, Companies Act 2013, DPIIT & RBI regulations. (Applicable regulations in force & ongoing updates).
- Sector-specific compliances - securing of industry specific regulatory approvals (eg:- Fintech, Health tech, & E-commerce, etc) including compliance with Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020 etc.
C. Investor Readiness
- Overseeing pre-funding compliance audits, designing virtual data rooms, and checklists to warrant legal and financial preparedness for companies.
- Drafting and review of respective documentation for investor readiness including vital customer and vendor agreements, employment agreements for scope of liability. Further, drafting of appropriate documentation for investor readiness.
- Verification of the capital holding structure, shareholder agreements, share certificates and incorporation of the company.
D. Post-Due Diligence
- End-to-end due diligence support for both startups and investors including legal documentation, financial records, operational menaces, Intellectual Property (IP) and technology (trademark and patent protection).
E. Fundraising and Documentation
- Devising an appropriate fundraising strategy by guiding on funding options, including equity, venture debt, SAFE notes, convertible instruments.
- Drafting and reviewing of term sheets, investment agreements, SAFE notes, share subscription agreements, share purchase agreements, and convertible debenture agreements, amongst others.
- Comprehensive assistance with investor pitch preparation, valuation structuring and financial modelling.
- Substantiating negotiation of investor terms, governance rights and closing procedures.
F. Post-funding Compliance and Growth Advisory
- Post-investment compliance filings with MCA, SEBI, RBI and other appropriate authorities, including compliance with investor reporting obligations and best governance practices.
- Structuring advisory for future rounds, growth into international markets, and IPO planning.
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