Business Setup, Msme And Startup Services

Business Setup & Structuring

• Entity Formation: Private Limited Company, LLP, OPC, Section 8, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship.
• Startup India Registration: Assistance in obtaining DPIIT recognition for benefits like tax exemptions, easy compliance, and funding opportunities.
• Industry-Specific Licensing: Support with GST, FSSAI, Import-Export Code (IEC), Shop & Establishment, and other sectoral registrations.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Corporate Governance: Drafting MOA, AOA, shareholder agreements, and board policies.
• Statutory Filings: ROC returns, MSME Form filings, GST, and income tax compliance.
• Labour Law Compliance: PF, ESIC, POSH policy implementation, and employment contracts.

Funding & Capital Raising Support

• Investor Agreements: Drafting and negotiating term sheets, SHA, SSA, and convertible notes.
• Fundraising Advisory: Structuring seed, angel, VC, or debt funding to optimize tax and compliance.
• Access to Incentives: Guidance on schemes like Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme (CGTMSE), SIDBI support, and MSME grants.

Contract Management

• Drafting and vetting contracts including:
• Vendor & supplier agreements
• Service contracts
• Technology licensing & IP assignments
• NDAs and non-compete clauses

Taxation & Financial Advisory

• Direct & Indirect Tax Advisory: Corporate tax planning, GST compliance, and refund claims.
• Startup Tax Benefits: Advisory on exemptions under Sections 80-IAC, 56 (Angel Tax), and MAT.

Intellectual Property Protection (IPR)

• Trademark, Copyright, and Patent registrations to safeguard innovations.
• IP licensing, assignments, and enforcement against infringement.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Support

• Representation in disputes under contracts, employment, IP, or recovery matters.
• Support in mediation, arbitration, and appearances before RERA, NCLT, Consumer Commissions, and other forums.

Data Privacy & Technology Law Compliance

• Drafting privacy policies, terms of service, and compliance with DPDP Act, 2023 & GDPR (for international operations).
• Advisory on cybersecurity risks and handling cybercrime-related incidents.

MSME-Specific Advantages

• MSME Samadhan: Legal support for delayed payment recovery under MSME Act.
• Advisory on Government Procurement Policies (GEM Registration) to enable access to government tenders.
• Guidance in availing subsidies, interest subvention, and other MSME incentives.

Strategic Growth Advisory

• Business Restructuring (mergers, acquisitions, hive-offs).
• International expansion support - compliance for cross-border trade and investments.
• Advisory on ESOP structuring, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.