Startup/Corporate lawyers in Delhi

Building a company in Delhi means getting the legal foundations right from day one. From choosing the right structure and registering it with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), to drafting watertight founders’ agreements and staying compliant with the Companies Act, 2013, the early decisions you make shape how easily your startup can later raise funds, bring on employees and scale.

We are a full-service corporate law firm with our office in Delhi. Our team includes experienced startup and corporate lawyers who provide commercial, practical and value-added advice tailored to founders. Our goal is to support your business at every stage and give you the legal cover you need to grow with confidence.

Startup Legal Services We Offer:

• Incorporation and structuring - advising on the right entity (Private Limited, LLP, OPC) and handling MCA filings, DIN, DSC and registration with the Registrar of Companies.
• Founders’ agreements - clear terms on equity split, vesting, roles, IP assignment, exit and dispute resolution between co-founders.
• ESOPs and employee incentives - designing and documenting Employee Stock Option schemes in line with the Companies Act, 2013 and applicable rules.
• DPIIT startup recognition - assisting eligible startups with recognition under the Startup India scheme and related tax and compliance benefits.
• Ongoing compliance - annual filings, board and shareholder resolutions, statutory registers and secretarial support so you stay in good standing with the MCA.
• Funding and investment documents - term sheets, shareholders’ agreements (SHA), share subscription agreements (SSA) and convertible instruments for angel and VC rounds.

Fixed Fees for Startups:

We have fixed fee arrangements for all of our work and this will give you transparency over costs. On our website you can submit details of the legal work you need completing, and we will let you know cost involved. (You should be aware of the various government filing fees, these are non-negotiable.)

Our Practice Areas:

• COMMERCIAL LAW
• COMPANY SECRETARY
• CORPORATE LAW
• DATA PROTECTION
• DISPUTE RESOLUTION
• EMPLOYMENT LAW
• LOANS, EQUITY, RESTRUCTURING AND FINANCING
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
• PROPERTY LAW
• SHARE OPTIONS TO INCENTIVISE YOUR STAFF & TAX OPPORTUNITY

A note on paying lawyers in equity: unlike some overseas startup ecosystems, “equity for legal services” is not a normal or safe arrangement in India. Under the Bar Council of India Rules (Part VI, Chapter II), an advocate may not enter into fee arrangements that are contingent on the outcome of a matter, and may not acquire an interest in the subject matter of the litigation or engagement. Taking shares in a client’s company in lieu of fees runs against these professional-conduct rules and creates a clear conflict of interest. The better approach is a transparent, agreed fee for the work involved.

The practical takeaway for founders is to identify your legal needs as early as possible and budget for them properly. Putting off engaging a lawyer simply to save money in the short term is often a penny-wise, pound-foolish decision that costs far more to fix later.