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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The business model adopted by a business entity is largely dependent on its commercial requirements, which include the scale of the business, key functions, control over the entity, and other similar factors. For small scale business, it is advisable to incorporate as a One Person Company or function as a sole proprietorship due to lower compliance requirements, whereas for entities which have greater operations and scalability may themselves as a Private limited company or a Limited Liability Partnership due to scalability and the investor-friendly nature of the business entity.
We at Corrida Legal assist founders with strategising their business structures based on their operational and financial requirements along with their future growth plans. This mechanism allows us to ensure that the startup has to face minimal statutory requirements whilst ensuring that the best interests of the founders are safeguarded.
Prior to incorporation, if a startup is being established as a company, it must ensure that it has obtained the DIN, DSC, memorandum of association and article of association. Alternatively, if the start up is an LLP then the founders must execute an LLP agreement. Once a Startup has been incorporated in India, it must comply with the obligation provided under the tax regime. In the event the startup is incorporated as a company, it must comply with the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, it is advisable for a startup to seek its registrations under the MSME and DPIIT schemes along with any sector-specific registrations and approvals.
At Corrida Legal, we review the structure of the organisation to provide you with a comprehensive compliance tracker with respect to the obligations under the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA, and RBI guidelines. Furthermore, we provide the services related to the registration and legal due diligence for fundraising.
Corrida Legal aims to protect investor’s interests by providing a comprehensive overview of the legal and operational frameworks of the investee organisation. The process includes not only the review of power under the documents of incorporation but an overall review whereby we conduct compliance audits to ensure the compliance of corporate, employment, and intellectual property laws.
The key obligations which a founder must review in any investment agreement are the rights of the investor with respect to the ownership, transfer of shares, exits, indemnity, liability, material change and other similar provisions.
At Corrida Legal, we assist startups by strategising and preparing the documents required for fundraising. We further assist the founder during the negotiation to ensure that their rights are secured. This involves the meticulous review of the clauses pertaining to ownership, indemnity, exit, and other key obligations.
To ensure that a startup is Investor-ready, the entity’s operations must be internally reviewed to ensure that its legally, operationally, and financially sound and that its operations are well documented. Furthermore, the entity must ensure that documents such as the incorporation documents, shareholder documents, labour law compliance and other similar documents are well maintained and compliant with the applicable laws.
At Corrida Legal, we assist you by ensuring that the entity is legally compliant by way of conducting compliance audits, legal due diligence support, and preparation of shareholder or employment documentation to ensure you are investor-ready.