Corporate & Business Law

A Private Limited Company is the most common choice for funded startups — it allows external investment, provides limited liability, and is recognized internationally. LLPs are better for professional service firms. OPCs suit solo founders who want corporate benefits.

While not legally mandatory, a lawyer-drafted contract prevents costly disputes. Standard contracts miss jurisdiction clauses, dispute resolution mechanisms, IP ownership terms, and penalty clauses that protect you. One well-drafted contract can save lakhs in litigation.

FDI in India is governed by FEMA and RBI guidelines. Most sectors allow automatic route FDI (no prior government approval needed), while some sensitive sectors require FIPB/Government approval. A FEMA-compliant lawyer structures the investment and handles RBI filings.

Without a shareholder agreement, co-founder disputes can be catastrophic. A shareholder agreement with vesting schedules, exit rights, drag-along/tag-along clauses, and dispute resolution mechanisms is essential. Our corporate lawyers draft watertight co-founder agreements.