Startup Advisory

From incorporation to the first cheque. Structures, founder terms and funding documents that hold up when it matters.

Who this is for

Founders at idea stage, founders raising a first round, and teams formalising what began as a handshake.

Most early-stage legal trouble is predictable: an unwritten understanding between co-founders, an investor document signed in a hurry, IP that never formally moved into the company. We help founders put the right paper in place early, in plain language, so that the business is ready for investors, employees and customers.

For founders based in Uttarakhand, we also help you make use of the state’s startup incentives alongside the central DPIIT framework.

What we handle

Choosing and setting up the right entity, whether a private limited company, LLP or partnership
Founders' agreements: equity split, vesting, roles, IP assignment and exit terms
Fundraising documents: term sheets, shareholders' and share subscription agreements, convertible instruments
ESOP schemes for early employees
DPIIT recognition and benefits under the Uttarakhand Startup Policy
Customer, vendor and SaaS contracts, NDAs and protection of your IP

Common questions

When should a startup bring in a lawyer?

Ideally before the founders sign anything, with each other or with an investor. Fixing an equity split or a badly drafted term sheet later is slower and more expensive than getting it right at the start.

Private limited company or LLP?

If you plan to raise equity from investors or offer ESOPs, a private limited company is usually the practical choice. An LLP can suit a services business with no plans for outside equity. We walk through compliance load, taxation and fundraising for your specific case.

Can you help us get recognised under the Uttarakhand Startup Policy?

Yes. We check eligibility, prepare the application and supporting documents, and map which incentives you can actually claim.

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Compliance calendar

Upcoming statutory due dates for companies, LLPs, GST-registered businesses and employers, with one-click calendar reminders.

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Related insight · Uttarakhand Desk

Uttarakhand Startup Policy: what a founder can actually claim

Who counts as a startup under the 2023 policy, what the state pays for, and how recognition works, all on one page.

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Consultations

Tell us what's happening. We'll tell you where you stand.

For companies and individuals alike: in person at our Dehradun chambers, or over Google Meet from wherever you are.

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