Startups

We at Ahana & Associates provide legal services and assistance to an array of entrepreneurs, young companies, startups, etc. In order to access a host of tax benefits, easier compliance, IPR, etc., DPIIT recognizes eligible companies, startup venture firms, etc. as Startups based on their period of existence, innovation, scalability, etc. Our team of startup business attorneys have immense experience in assisting clients in startup funding, investing in startup companies and providing them startup legal services.

• Assisting startup companies in areas of their formation including advisory on choice of entity, capital structuring, stock option planning, documentation, etc.;
• Drafting bylaws, agreements including confidentiality agreements, service agreements, lease and rent agreements, Investment Agreements, SPAs, SHAs, employment contracts, etc.;
• Assisting start companies in corporate compliance and policies, employment and labour issues, board advisory, negotiation, protection of IPR along with advisory on transfer of IPR from founders and other third parties to the startup venture capital firms; and

Assisting eligible companies for registration under Startup India Scheme in relation self-declaration, self-certification compliance, etc