Start-Up India Services

Starting a business can be both exciting and challenging. At Expert Jurist LLP, we provide comprehensive legal support to startups, ensuring that you stay focused on growth while we take care of your legal and regulatory needs. From incorporation to handling complex insolvency matters, we guide startups through every stage of their legal journey.

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1. Start-Up Legal Support

Starting your business on the right legal foundation is essential for long-term success. Our Start-Up Legal Support services cover all aspects of legal compliance and advisory, ensuring you navigate the complexities of starting and running a business with ease.

 

Services Offered:

• Legal Advisory for New Ventures: Guidance on setting up a strong legal foundation.

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Drafting contracts with vendors, partners, employees, and clients.

• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with your startup.

• IP Protection: Advising on intellectual property strategies to protect your ideas, products, and innovations.

• Business Structuring: Advice on the most suitable legal structure (LLP, Pvt. Ltd., etc.) for your startup.

 

2. Registration & Incorporation

Incorporating your startup correctly is the first step toward building a successful enterprise. We handle all legal formalities to get your business registered and fully compliant with Indian law.

 

Services Offered:

• Company Registration: Assistance with registering as a Private Limited Company, LLP, or any other legal structure.

• Startup India Recognition: Help with registering your business under the Startup India scheme for benefits like tax exemptions and easier access to funding.

• GST Registration: Filing for GST and other necessary tax registrations.

• PAN, TAN & DIN Applications: Assistance with obtaining the essential business identification numbers for directors and businesses.

• Trademark Registration: Protect your startup's name and brand with a registered trademark.

 

3. NCLT/NCLAT Representation

Navigating corporate legal disputes or insolvency processes can be daunting for startups. We provide expert representation before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), ensuring that your business interests are safeguarded in corporate disputes or insolvency matters.

 

Services Offered:

• Corporate Dispute Resolution: Representation in corporate disputes involving shareholders, directors, or third parties.

• Insolvency Proceedings: Handling insolvency cases to ensure a smooth process for startups facing financial distress.

• Appeals in NCLAT: Representing clients in appeals filed before NCLAT for decisions made by NCLT.

• Mergers & Acquisitions Cases: Legal representation in corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.

• Voluntary Liquidation: Assisting startups that opt for voluntary liquidation under the IBC.

 

4. Companies Act Compliance

Compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 is a critical aspect of running a successful startup. We help ensure your startup meets all statutory requirements, minimizing the risk of penalties and ensuring smooth operation.

 

Services Offered:

• Annual Filings: Assistance with mandatory filings such as Annual Returns (Form MGT-7) and Financial Statements (Form AOC-4).

• Board Meetings & Minutes: Ensuring compliance with Companies Act provisions regarding board meetings and minutes.

• Statutory Registers: Maintaining statutory registers such as the register of members, charges, and directors.

• Secretarial Compliance: Support in secretarial audits and compliance with rules relating to corporate governance.

• Company Law Amendments: Advising on amendments to the Companies Act and how they affect your startup.

 

5. Insolvency Advisory

When startups face financial distress, it's essential to have the right legal guidance to navigate insolvency and restructuring. Our Insolvency Advisory services assist startups in resolving financial challenges in compliance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.

 

Services Offered:

• Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP): Legal guidance on CIRP to help resolve insolvency in a structured manner.

• Debt Restructuring: Assistance with restructuring debt to avoid insolvency and protect the startup.

• Liquidation Advisory: Advising on liquidation procedures in cases where the business is no longer viable.

• Voluntary Insolvency: Support in filing for voluntary insolvency when needed.

• Post-Insolvency Support: Assisting businesses with recovery strategies following an insolvency resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Q1. What are the benefits of registering my startup under the Startup India scheme?
A1. Registering your startup under the Startup India scheme provides several benefits, including tax exemptions, access to government funding, and relaxed norms for public procurement and labor law compliance.

 

Q2. What is the process for incorporating a startup in India?
A2. The incorporation process involves selecting a legal structure, obtaining necessary registrations (e.g., PAN, TAN, GST), and submitting incorporation documents to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Our team will handle all these formalities to ensure a smooth process.

 

Q3. How can NCLT help in resolving corporate disputes?
A3. NCLT handles corporate disputes related to shareholder disagreements, insolvency matters, and corporate governance issues. We provide expert representation to ensure your interests are protected in such disputes.

 

Q4. Why is compliance with the Companies Act important for startups?
A4. Compliance with the Companies Act ensures that your startup operates legally and avoids penalties. It includes annual filings, board meeting records, and maintaining statutory registers, all of which we assist with.

 

Q5. What happens during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)?
A5. CIRP is a legal process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, where an insolvent company is restructured under the supervision of the NCLT. We guide startups through the process to ensure a favorable outcome.

Why Choose Expert Jurist LLP for Start-Up Legal Services?

• Comprehensive Support: From incorporation to compliance and insolvency advisory, we provide end-to-end legal services for startups.

• Expert Representation: Our experience in NCLT/NCLAT ensures your startup is in safe hands during disputes or financial distress.

• Startup-Friendly: We understand the unique challenges of startups and offer flexible, affordable legal services tailored to your needs.

 

Get in Touch

For expert legal support for your startup, contact Expert Jurist LLP today. We offer a full suite of services to ensure your business is compliant, protected, and set up for success.